when less is MORE

Met this pleasant 74 year old who reluctantly came in and asked about bone-strengthening injection. A recent bone density scan showed osteoporosis, much to her disappointment. I commented that she's done well for a 74yo who is only on Vitamin D+ calcium supplements and nothing more, also said that she is 'skinny'. She did not like the word 'skinny'- call me LEAN, I have worked out quite a lot when I was your age to prevent all these- she said. 

Met this 44 year old who enthusiastically came in and asked for more pain relief for her period pain despite all tests showed no abnormalities. I commented that she could do better with less medications involved. She did not like the word less- you do NOT understand, I have worked so hard to push my babies out when I was your age- she said. 

In this context, I believe less is more, jumping on Marie Kondo's bandwagon- well, can't say medications can spark joy, but spring clean of amount of pills that you pop is a good idea.