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Posted on: 15-10-13 15:48:54
Location: Western Hemisphere
Posted on: 15-10-13 15:48:54
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Originally posted by Ash20
Is our immune system strong or weak?
Weak !!!
We are too damn clean for our own good. Bottled water, 99.99% germ killing sanitizers, etc, etc, etc....
That's why I encourage my child to play in the dirt and have some real fun as opposed to worrying about germs and crap all the time. I used to have dander allergies until we got 2 cats. My allergies and the dander fought itself to my own benefit. I am no longer allergic to pet dander.
Let's roll in the dirt, I say
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Dimple2001
I try and avoid taking antibiotics and let the cold subside by itself even if I feel inconvenienced. When it does not seem to go away for days together, then I do take antibiotics as a last resort.
Only once I had to go to a doctor when the cold & cough was stubborn and would not go even after taking the antibiotics. I was prescribed a nasal spray which was extremely strong and made me fell drowsy.
Sorry, I don't trust these medications for the same reason as other posters have mentioned about the impact these medications have on our immune system.
I especially do not take the flu vaccine. I personally have had feedback from co-workers and friends who took flu shots which actually made them more sick and susceptible to illness. Again, this is only anecdotal observation.
However, the medical system in Canada(and the US) is run by mafia professionals (of AMA and CMA), gangster pharmaceutical companies, greedy insurance companies(in US), parasitic lawyers and of course fraudulent users who game the system. They ALL drive up the prices and many a time even endanger public health.
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Originally posted by elmer fudd
However, the medical system in Canada(and the US) is run by mafia professionals (of AMA and CMA), gangster pharmaceutical companies, greedy insurance companies(in US), parasitic lawyers and of course fraudulent users who game the system. They ALL drive up the prices and many a time even endanger public health.
Absolutely True . I have private insurance from my employer and it covers even physiotherapy also . It covers $6.5 for packing / dispencing charge on each packing / dispencing . Last month my family doctor prescribed me tablets for cholestrol . I went to shoppers drug and they chanrge $ 4.22 extra for despencing charge . They just packed 60 tablets in small bottle which is worth less than $ 1 .At shoppers drug they said that as your insurance company covers $6.5 only so you have to pay remaining amount which is $4.22 . Any how after few questions I paid them . When I received bill they just mentioned $4.22 only . So I asked them to give me something in written that shows that their dispencing charge is $10 , Now I have that proof , for a small bottle normally we use in india for urine sample costs $10.72 . I am looking for consumer court to submit complain . If any one have any idea about it , please share it with me . I live in Alberta state .
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DSD
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Originally posted by dsd
I am looking for consumer court to submit complain . If any one have any idea about it , please share it with me . I live in Alberta state .
You are a victim of the system.
Learn to accept the reality, & get used to it.
All those who refuse to accept this, will very soon experience it. Its just a matter of time (eventually everyone will get old & will be dependent on the health system which is already struggling in Canada).
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Originally posted by dhaikin
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Originally posted by dsd
I am looking for consumer court to submit complain . If any one have any idea about it , please share it with me . I live in Alberta state .
You are a victim of the system.
Learn to accept the reality, & get used to it.
All those who refuse to accept this, will very soon experience it. Its just a matter of time (eventually everyone will get old & will be dependent on the health system which is already struggling in Canada).
I second Dhaikin. In every system you see some good some bad. Some you like some you don't. If we are part of the system, we have to accept the same. If you are discriminated ... yes you can go to court. In your case, it will be a waste of time / money to go to a consumer court.
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Originally posted by tamilkuravan
Gurram,
Based on my experience, I would think otherwise.
Desi mentality is to cure then itself, so that the trouble is gone. So they prescribe antibiotics at the first stage itself.
Native Canadian doctors know only Tylenol. if it does not get cured by tylenol, then upteen tests will be done before the correct antibiotic is prescribed.
Once a child of my friend used to suffer weeks with running nose and nothing was prescribed. Then middle eastern doctor prescribed antibiotics and the cold was gone in a few days.
The parents told it to a native canadian doctor the next time, the child suffered from cold. He said cold is a virus and how can an antibiotic treat it. He got very angry with the parents. He said may be because of your pestering, the doctor gave you antibiotics.
So the parents, went to another walk in, to a senior Indian lady doc., and she prescribed antibiotics and the cold went away again.
However I agree that the desi mentality is to make more money .
Peace by Murali
All the studies proves that Antibiotics should be used only when it is absolute necessary. In India doctors prescribe them liberally and effortlessly even for kids because it is easy, they work quickly and perks/kickbacks from medical reps / companies /shops etc. Also they are not worried much about long term consequences of Antibiotics on the patients.
In west ... it is different. Doctors think twice before prescribing them. Most of the desi doctors learn the same after starting practice here. But some are still more liberal than other local doctors in prescribing Antibiotics as old habits die hard.
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Originally posted by dsd
Absolutely True . I have private insurance from my employer and it covers even physiotherapy also . It covers $6.5 for packing / dispencing charge on each packing / dispencing . Last month my family doctor prescribed me tablets for cholestrol . I went to shoppers drug and they chanrge $ 4.22 extra for despencing charge . They just packed 60 tablets in small bottle which is worth less than $ 1 .At shoppers drug they said that as your insurance company covers $6.5 only so you have to pay remaining amount which is $4.22 . Any how after few questions I paid them . When I received bill they just mentioned $4.22 only . So I asked them to give me something in written that shows that their dispencing charge is $10 , Now I have that proof , for a small bottle normally we use in india for urine sample costs $10.72 . I am looking for consumer court to submit complain . If any one have any idea about it , please share it with me . I live in Alberta state .
Shopper Drug Mart has the highest prescription fees (around $12), and that is well know. If you didn't know than you should learn...
Walmart prescription fees are only $5 & Costco fees is only $3.50. Local pharmacy range from $5-$8 !!! My basic point is that there are options available..... you should know about that
Shouldn't we always ask about the charges before buying any services ??? If you didn't asked then its your fault
you will really laugh at your post and idea about sueing Shoppers, when you read it back in 3-4 years when you settle in Canada in real sense and stop comparing everything with cost in India !!!!
