I'm drained. I'm so overwhelmed. I'm broke. Before you suggest going on antidepressants - I am allergic to all of them. My doctor has prescribed every single med trial possible. There are no other doctors, counselors that are different from what I am seeing and I can't afford extra.
I want an out and I can't do this anymore. Mom is now getting treatment at Sloan Kettering in NYC which is like over an hour for me. I have no life. I have no ability to drive certain distances either due to my agoraphobia.
I have been crying for over 5 days straight. My eyes are so puffy and my head has been pounding for days now.
I feel so alone. Guess I'm just venting. :(
Fillers in pills can cause side effects if someone is sensitive to the products being used. Some common fillers are lactose (milk sugar), microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, sugars, whey and yeast.
Some common binders [to keep the pill together] in pills are povidone, xanthan gum and Carbopol (an acrylic resin).
Then there are the coatings which help to prevent the tablet from dissolving too soon. They may also keep you from tasting or smelling the active ingredients. A common coating is shellac - yes, shellac. Then there are the coloring of pills, and you are probably familiar with those dyes used in products.
I guess my point is: since I am uber obsessed with what goes into my system as far as food goes, I can't eliminate everything on this planet, sadly. I'm happy to see that you, among others are conscious of what you put into your systems. It does have impact our lives.
Another alternative to Advil is turmeric which I'm looking into, (for juicing). It's a huge anti-inflammatory. Even taking a heaping teaspoon of good ol' Yellow Mustard can alleviate muscle aches and heartburn. But sometimes, it's just not enough. :(
I also don't buy anything with red dye 40. When I'm sick, I don't reach for the gatorade -- I go straight for the coconut water which is loaded with potassium to get my electrolytes back in order. There are so many alternatives, but with pain pills, going natural is sometimes a challenge and not enough to ease the ailments. So, I suffer the consequences of shellac. O_O Scary what they put in our stuff. I'm also super concerned about this year's flu vaccination. The ingredients alone are just unbelievable, but I have to do it in order for my mom not to get sick. I can't shuffle around being a threat to her, as her cancer already does. Eh. Manmade crap, right? What happened to all of our food, medicines and everyday requirements to stay healthy?
Thanks for the info. I didn't know any of that of which you wrote above. I appreciate it!