Like, a lot a lot.
It’s kind of par for the course with trying to treat endometriosis naturally, and for me – it’s worth it. Yes, Lupron and birth control and any other medications prescribed by my gynecologist for treatment would be covered by insurance, and no, my supplements are not. But let’s not forget that those treatments came with side effects I was less than pleased with, and in the end did nothing to relieve the pain I was in.
Whereas, On my current treatment plan I am now 10 months post surgery and feeling great.
So to me, keeping up with my supplements even though they aren’t covered by insurance is worth it.
Currently I’m taking:
- Iodizyme, 12.5mg – 1/day
- Full Spectrum Vitamin K
- Enzo: Professional -1/day
- Liptropic Complex – 2/day
- Vitamin E, 400i.u. - 2 times/day
- Vitamin C, 1000mg - 3 times/day
- Indole-3-Carbinol – 1/day
- D3-5, 5000i.u. - 1/day
- Coenzyme B-Complex – 2/day
- Evening Primrose Oil, 500mg - 1/day
Most of this I buy at the same clinic I see Dr. Naturopath and Teeny at. But I’ve got to admit – it adds up. In addition to the tinctures (Turska’s Formula and a hormone mix) and thyroid medication (both of which I really have to get at the clinic) – I spend about $250 on supplements a month.
As a girl trying to get her budget under control and work her way out of debt – that number hurts.
Over the last week or two I started wondering if I could possibly find my supplements online somewhere for cheaper than I was getting them at the clinic. At first though, I wasn’t having much luck. None of the vitamin sites I was going to had all of the supplements I take – and most only had one or two.
Until I by accident wound up on Amazon.
Amazon of all places! Of course I’ve bought plenty of things on Amazon in the past, but I never would have thought to go there for supplement purchases.
Long story short though – they had all but 2 of the supplements I take on a regular basis. And all were on average $10-$20 less than what I currently pay for them. Plus, if I order a few bottles at once – I’ll get free shipping.
Winning!
Just thought I would share that here, because I know I am not the only one out there pill popping supplements like a mad woman. I know that in the grand scheme of things it won’t save enough to make a huge difference, but I’m thinking I should be able to save at least $50/month. Which is huge for me!
Plus, I won’t have to worry about making special trips to the clinic if I run out of anything.
Am I the only weird person out there who literally cannot wait for the day when we buy everything we need online and never need to go shopping for anything ever again?
