Hi DX Wombat,
Your concern is warranted, although I feel a bit misplaced. I wasn't advocating the use of anything except the product 'Spray-tish' which has worked well for me in the past.
And I'm not a doctor. Although I might add that the combination I use from time to time (actually quite rarely) has been proven effective and safe in hundreds, if not thousands, of controlled lab studies, and I have consulted doctors about it in the past.
My point while I was dribbling on about OTC drugs was exactly as you stated...
[quote]By the way, I don't think that doctors are gods, we are all part of a team<hr></blockquote>
It is the nature of doctors to be overly cautious. I've learnt this from a number of years of having worked in the fitness industry, talking to sports doctors (some who have work with pro bodybuilders and use obscene amounts of drugs), and talking to users of legal and illegal drugs (who also use large quantities).
The main issue I've seen with these drug users is long term side effects from long term heavy use, not a one of use as this thread is implying.
So while you were exactly correct in stating that it's a doctors duty to advise patients about any and all side effects, I'd hate to see someone remain in obvious discomfort simply because they think there's a slim chance they may get a minor side effect. (Again, if it's not cleared for use in the company ops or regs, don't touch it.)
At least try a regular dose under a doctors guidance, and for those that are interested, take the initiative to get out there and learn about the drugs that doctors prescribe. Talk to those that have used the substances.
The human body is gifted in that it can tolerate an awful lot of drug abuse and still function quite normally (up to a point of course).
If I haven't addressed your concern feel free to pull me up again.
Regards,
Turbofan
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