After reading Chris's great post, I was thinking that doctors just have so many patients now; they just don't have the time to listen to the patient's pain or hardships. It is much easier to prescribe something and get on to the next patient. I'm not being judgmental of doctors, I've been fortunate to have had great doctors who truly cared about me! I tell them up front what I can do for my health and well-being just naturally, like giving up salt or more exercise, better ways of dealing with stress, etc. and have had great advice, and short-term cutting-down medication! I am truly grateful!
