I say take the pill. Although I'll be the last one to take it...I'm stubborn so I suffer in silence. Medicine is fine for other people.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
Sounds like we're getting waaaaaaay too philosophical about aspirin.
Alias
Irrelevante
It depends, on how long I have had pain, or to stop short a disease. Speaking from experience, taking a pill for chronic/constant pain, but for temporary ailments, investiagate; research.
Christine,
37
Syracuse, NY USA
It takes a lot of aching for me to down a pill. Oh, but rest assured, I don't suffer in silence!! In fact, it's usually at the constant coaxing from anyone within earshot that I'll finally take a pain reliever.
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
I have never been comfortable with the idea of taking pills for ills. However, as I get older, I am trying to be a little more accommodating - and easier on my body. I have suffered through many a headache and toothache, etc. Though I am not sure about the silence part.
Cindy,
41
VA USA
I beleive there is a med for everything. Take a pain reliever and quitcherbitchin!
Stephanie,
25
TX USA
Take an aspirin!
Laura,
38
Lowell, MA USA
I never learned how to "suffer in silence." It's always been my belief that if there is a pill that will relieve my pain (within reason, of course. No illegal drugs!), I will take it.
Reba,
57
Gaithersburg, MD USA
I usually try to delay the taking of any drugs for as long as possible. Some pain I know, like migraines, won't go away easy and I will take a pill.
Felicia,
37
Lowell, MA USA
It'd have to be a cheap pill and a whole lot of pain. Somehow I've managed to get my nose broken 3 times since thanksgiving (the last too times in the last two weeks). And I'll be damned if I'll waste my money on pills unless they save my life.
A-Dog,
20
Eugene, OR USA
I'll take the pill rather than suffering in silence. Pain causes muscle tension which increases pain which increases.... I'd rather break the cycle.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
Oh,
I don't take pain medication unless I really need it. I'm already taking
five pills a day just to be
sure I'm getting all the vitamins and minerals and stuff I need (a One-a-Day
because I've been taking multivitamins for pretty much my whole life,
two calciums and a Vitamin D because I'm on a prescription medication
that can mess up my bones, and a glucosamine to keep my cartilage in good
condition because my mom seems to have lost cartilage). Plus, I get two
shots every week and another one every four weeks. I even have a muscles
relaxant to take on nights when I think it's likely that I'll clench or
grind my teeth. So I would much rather ache than put more drugs into my
body!
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
I used to suffer in silence (Although I would complain bitterly to others around me) but since I have had kidney stones and have discovered the relief of Perocets, I have changed my tune.
Janet,
45
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
God gave us pills for a reason, why not use them?
Judy,
62
Easton, KS USA
I'd
take the pill if I were satisfied that it would help and wouldn't hurt.
I have no masochistic
tendencies whatsoever.
Cathie,
53
Novi, MI USA
It
really depends on the ache... for my headaches, I take a pill. For other
aches, I don't really take
much (makes my wife mad, too).
Doug2,
30
Kansas City, KS USA
Suffering pointlessly when you dont have to is foolish.
Talia,
25
Tallahassee, FL USA
If it is a minor ache, I ignore it. If it is severe enough to interfere with my activities, put me in a bad mood, or keep me from sleeping, then I am happy to take a pill.
Jane,
63
Wst Linn, OR USA
I'm a pill popper. If there's one that will fix me, I take it, especially if it's a migrane!
Tracy,
24
Ocean City, NJ USA
Drugs are the answer. That's why they were invented.
KarenNJ
Milltown, NJ USA
Oh, I'd definately take the pill!
Tam