Sue, I understand the dangers of "chucking the lot" but I also do not have the resources to be able to travel to a teaching hospital or Mayo Clinic. I have to rely on the physicians in my area. It is frustrating to say the least when you not only have to be your own advocate to get care but also do the research because even though they all list my conditions as being part of the practice you find that their knowledge is not up to research data level. I understand my diagnosis is a no cure but symptom control situation. I am just saying that there has to be a better way then constantly ingesting all the chemicals that wreck havoc on your body with no return of function or an improvement to how one feels. There are certain medications I know I can never go off but I feel at least a majority of them why not try a medication holiday to see if baseline has changed or improved.
Devonsnana