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Jodie Hummel
I’m a brand spankin new student, and I’m struggling to wrap my noggin around something (it tends to be a bit hard).
If someone is on a prescription, and their doc refuses to discuss herbs or anything other than what they say goes, what does the rest of the journey look like? Can that person never get off meds? My sweetie does not have a diabetes diagnosis; however, the doc wanted him on metformin (like everyone else), but because metformin cost his mother her kidneys, he declined. Doc demanded he then take insulin shots (thinking he would back down). So obediently, he takes the shots, twice a day.
Doc says to listen to our gut, and I’m in firm agreement with that. I think our souls speak to us when things are important, and the more we listen, the more we hear. Every time he gives himself shots, my insides just hurt. I just know something about it is wrong.
No, there are no docs around this rural area who will discuss alternatives. No, getting a new doc isn’t an option (they are quitting every few months and it took 1.5 years to get the last appt with a nurse practitioner who won’t even read charts).
How can I help his blood sugar? It’s never off, no matter what he eats. Again, he has never had a diabetes diagnosis, and his A1C isn’t out of control. He is so willing to use herbs, and he responds to them as well as accupressure well (the respiratory herbs have been fabulous for him!). Full picture, he has had triple bypass (with no heart damage from attack) and hereditary high cholesterol.
I want to be respectful of the med “pro,” but I can’t ignore my gut. We don’t want to make his situation worse, but he feels frustrated because he knows something isn’t right. It feels like a blow every time I see him take his meds. Something is wrong. I welcome any input. How, if people question their med docs and there is nobody else, how do people (including myself) find out if herbs will even help? When we go on prescriptions, is it forever? How do we become more self-sufficient safely?
Thanks all!
(again, docs are in short supply…it isn’t a matter of finding another doc. They are all about prescribing and not thinking nor helping at this point in our area. We would love to be off meds!)
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Sharon
Boy, I was really hoping for an answer to this question! We have a friend who is on insulin to the tune of $4,000 per month – and we were hoping for some safe and effective alternative for him. Hopefully Doc or Luci can chime in here.
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RBozeman65
Hello, my name is Rhonda, I am new to the program also. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was also on 13 different oral medications and an injection for my RA. I started having digestive issues that pharmaceuticals did not help. I was introduced to the homegrown herbalist blogs by my nephew. My life changed. I did the Leaky Gut Protocol. I continue to do the Hunter/Gatherer diet. My health is so much better now. I took myself off all but1 medication slowly by researching & replacing my medications with herbs that helped each condition. But definitely check with your Primary Care Physician first!! I recently had a physical with my PCP. I had numerous lab test performed. All tests were in normal range. I am a true believer in herbs. They truly saved my life. I hope this helps.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
First of all, one needs to be very careful when combining herbs that lower blood sugar with plants that lower blood sugar.
Second of all, anyone put on injectable insulin without a diagnosis of diabetes really, really needs to get a second opinion.Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Michelle Kiehl
Just checking in to see if you were able to have any impact on your husband to make a change.
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