100 Things Thursday - 60/100

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51. I had some scares as a kid (throat-closing hives, etc.) with OTC medications that made me decide as an adult, especially one living alone, not to take medications. I live without caffeine, meat and alcohol… going without drugs isn't that big of deal, trust me. 
52. Now, to negate what I just said, I do take allergy medication (when it isn't being recalled) when things get really bad for me in the spring and fall but I talked that through with two doctors and a pharmacist years ago and thankfully, I've never had any trouble with it. Knock on wood, I haven't even needed it this year. Miracles do exist, people.
53. For someone who doesn't take drugs, I love my pharmacy more than someone probably should. Well, other than the woman who works in the photo lab; I don't care for her. She knows why. 
54. I also love my chiropractor. I remember as a kid my dad would make the occasional trip to his chiropractor and I thought the whole thing sounded like torture. Cracking your neck? On what planet does that sound like a sane thing to do?
55. All that changed after a car accident I had just after moving here. I went to a doctor first and the only thing he wanted to do was give me muscle relaxants. (Doctors are big ol' pushers.) So I went to a chiropractor and he was able to relieve the pain and put everything back where it needed to be. He's been in my will ever since. 
56. Or, he will be. I still need to write my will. 
57. I even went to him when I ruptured my Achilles tendon a few years back. The ER doctor handed me a prescription for addictive pain killers and crutches, neither of which I used. (And if he had listened to me, he would have known that.) My chiropractor and physical therapist got me through that nightmare with no drugs and no surgery. My left calf and I are eternally grateful. 
58. But I should clarify, I have only respect for (good) doctors and am incredibly grateful to live in a time with so many medical advances, including drugs. If I ever need them, I appreciate knowing they're there for me. 
59. I met a woman once who was only a few months older than I and she had been in a wheelchair for years due to complications from diabetes and arthritis. She made an incredible impression on me and I don't think I'll ever take my mobility for granted. 
60. Which leads me to the shift I'm trying to make with exercise. I remind myself it isn't something I have to do, it's something I get to do. When I get that down, I'll work on it being something I want to do. :)

Comments

[Sandi]

Number 60 lit something up in me, I have never looked at it that way. I get to work on my health, because while it's not perfect, I am unreasonably lucky. Thank you love!