[Critique Group 1] Marcia December submission Caution 562 words

[Marcia Wick]

Caution

Marcia J. Wick, The Write Sisters

December 2017

Word Count:  562

 

 

 

Caution! The revolutionary pill you rely on today comes with a rash of side
effects. Many drugs pose only a minor or moderate risk of complication,
while others cause adverse reactions that may last longer and require
intervention, including hospitalization. Severe or harmful side effects may
even prove fatal.  

 

Consider both the benefits and the risks of the drugs you take. Side effects
may include:  allergic reactions, anemia, angioedema, an asthma attack, back
pain,  a bladder infection, bleeding (sometimes fatal), blistering, blood in
the urine, bloody or black stool, bluish lips or skin, bone or muscle pain,
a burning sensation, capillary leaks, changes in eyesight, chills, cloudy
urine, cold symptoms, coldness, constipation, or a cough.

 

And that's only the A's, B's, and C's!

 

The D's warn of decreased appetite, decreased urination, dehydration which
may cause kidney problems, diarrhea, difficulty breathing or swallowing,
Discoloration of the skin, dry mouth or dry skin. Moving on, we are
cautioned against easy bruising, fainting or lightheadedness, a fast
heartbeat, fatigue, fever, flushing or redness of the skin, fungi or
bacteria that spreads throughout the body, gas, genital yeast infections,
harm or death to an unborn baby, headaches, hepatitis B , high cholesterol,
high potassium in the blood, hives, and immune reactions including a
lupus-like syndrome. 

 

Whew! The I's further warn against the risk of inflammation, inflammatory
bowel disease, and injection site reactions such as redness, itching, pain,
puffiness or ulceration. Watch out for increased bleeding, bruising,
depression, infections, thirst, and urination.

 

While treating your illness or disease, tell your doctor if you experience
the following:  joint pain, ketoacidosis, kidney problems, liver problems,
loss of appetite, loss of skin pigmentation , low blood sugar, a lump or
swelling in your neck, lymphoma , manic episodes, mental/mood changes ,
muscle weakness, or nervous system problems such as multiple sclerosis or
seizures.

 

Beware of nausea, nausea, nausea, and pain, pain, pain - pain in the arms
and legs, joints, muscles, and stomach, sometimes severe. By the way,
"severe" is a modifier that also applies to allergic reactions, diarrhea,
and bleeding. Side effects may appear to be "new or worsening," as in new or
worsening heart failure, new or worsening infection, and new or worsening
psoriasis.

 

The list of undesirable or unintended consequences from drug use continues
with:  pancreatitis, a feeling of pressure, a rash that gets worse in the
sun, a ruptured spleen (sometimes fatal), rare cancers in children and
adults, redness, scarring, shortness of breath, slowing of your heart rate,
sore throat, sores on the skin, stinging, suicidal thoughts, or swelling of
the hands, ankles, feet, lower legs, face, eyelids, lips, or tongue -
swelling head to toe. 

 

Remember when an aspirin a day kept the doctor away?   Today, little pills
may cause tightness in the chest, tingling, tiredness, trouble breathing,
ulcers or sores in the mouth, upper respiratory tract infections (sinus
infections), an upset stomach, vomiting, weakness or dizziness upon
standing, weight loss (or gain), welts, or wheezing.

 

The only letters without corresponding side effects on this list are O, Q,
X, Y, and Z.

 

Be advised that many drugs taken to treat a disease, whether inhaled,
injected, smoked, consumed in liquid or pill form, or absorbed via a patch,
can cause addiction. Consider, in contrast, the side effects and the
potential for getting hooked on mindfulness, exercise, a balanced diet, and
quality time spent with friends and family.

 

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