text: We as medical consumers (because they is what we are) need to question prescriptions more. Why do we feel we need to take whatever a Dr. prescribes or the only way to fix is with a pill? There are also pain management devices out there for pain. No, they don't fix all but can possibly help. I know that a lot of people do try alternatives before going to meds but how many do not? Man, when I broke a toe the Physicians Assistant immediately wanted to give me Vicadin (sp?) and I said "No thanks".