Posted by GabaGirl on March 24, 2004, at 20:33:10
In reply to actually i've had a lot of experience with supps, posted by joebob on March 22, 2004, at 16:18:43
Yes, it does get expensive especially when you try different forms and brands that are marketed as being better, and may well be in many cases, and not so much in others.
So far I agree that fish oil supplementation has been very worthwhile and switching to a higher quality source too with high EPA, made a difference for me. Magnesium seems to be promising, but time will tell, and the more general multivitamin/mineral, and B complex I've been taking forever it seems only somewhat helpful. Too bad insurance does not cover them!
Diet to me matters too, and I've been trying to get most of my nutrition through that, but it's not easy. I guess though there are no "miracle cures" meds or otherwise, no silver bullets, just trial and error, and no one combo of diet, supplements or meds is one size fits all.
But so many of these books I see seem to promote that impression, give false hope, but miss the complete picture and mislead people. Not so different from the big pharm companies in a way, as we live in a profit motivated world, and not all of that is bad. But I think you have to maintain a healthy skepticism, yet be curious, open to new research, and pragmatic too, and watch your pocket book!
Research, read, and if convinced they may be helpful, try alternatives working with a sympathetic doctor hopefully. I found one finally, by accident really. Just starting with her, but feel good about it and like I'm not adding anything that might interact with meds, etc...
I feel the same burnout with meds though myself. I've tried so many, been on them so long, and don't always notice the benefit, but usually do notice the side effects and drain on my finances!
Still hanging in there though and keeping the faith, so to speak, just not as convinced that I'll finally find the perfect combo that'll do it forever for me. I just keep trying new things based on research and other's experience, then by trial and error, and keep going with what works, what I can afford, and leave the rest behind...
Best,
GabaGirl
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