Back from the map!!!

I am on DMD's (well was, took 2 week break, and will be again in less than a week!).

When I was first dx in 1996....I said NO to the DMD's - I am not one to take meds lightly, I wasn't having any serious symptoms, and I just was not taking them....Mom, doc had NO problem with that either....

Crank the wheel up to Feb 07....GIVE ME THE DMD's!!!! I was one sick sick puppy! One exacerbation from you know where took care of all my worries about putting anything in my body....

But as Doc and I discussed on my last day in the hospital...I told him, "You know when I get back to feeling better, I'll be doubting everything you tell me including the DMD's! And you'll have to be sure I behave!"

Sure enough I have been contemplating not taking this 3rd DMD....and just today a sweet friend from here told me that when she was my age and had no meds when her kids were young, she wished so much for them. And here I am, thinking about not taking them. And there are my kids.

Decision put back on yes. I will take them for my kids, even if I'm not so sure I'll take them.

I hope this helps you Julie. It is totally a personal decision. And your doctor will support you no matter what you decide. Mom, if your doctor doesn't support your decision, then you get a new one!! You pay THEM for their expertise!!! And Docs are just people!!! That is all - regular people with the expertise you need! (just like car mechanics - sorry Doc!)

Good luck!