This approach of the conventional healthcare practice to prescribe pills, which only suppress symptoms instead of looking for and addressing the root cause of the issue, is more harmful than helpful. As you said, when it comes to your well-being, you are your own best advocate, and if something is consistently abnormal, we should insist on finding the root cause instead of start swallowing questionable medications. It was a matter of good luck that the new doctor did not shove you a load of pills to tweak your blood test numbers but ordered additional tests to find the root cause.

Thank you for this important reminder. Our health and the ability to enjoy life is a precious gift, and it should never be taken for granted. I am glad you were able to beat this awful disease and get your precious life back