[babynurselsa]

sjt I agree with you. I have noticed the same thing. We live in an insatant fix it society. I tell my kids all the time "Life is not a pain free experience...Got Over It."
But it seems to be the overwhelming thought. They also think that when they present we are going to "cure" them. "You cannot be sending me home, I am still nauseated, hurting, coughing........"
Sometimes I just have to flat out tell people, you are sick, you will get better.
We cannot magically cure your cold, flu, musle strain etc. We can only treat your symptoms.
As for the MGDS, I believe it is learned, these same people bring those kids in at 0300 for a runny nose, "fever" (99.1), fell off bike, etc. These same kids grow up in this lifestyle so to them that is what is normal. They know no other way.
Sometimes I think the "allergies" come from the thought process of well mom was allergic to it I must be too. Or mom told them they were.......

[auto5man]

My opinion based on 11 years of ER (anecdotal) experience.....LEARNED BEHAVIOR. I think research has proven, however, that there can be a genetic predisposition as well. Having an addictive personality, for example, can be linked genetically. But that doesn't mean the next generation doesn't have a choice in the matter and its just fate that they will be addicted to drugs?!

"My big point of wonder is how have we turned into a society of wimps? I really think that some people expect to go through life without ever feeling any inkling of pain or discomfort. At the slightest twinge of being uncomfortable, they come running in before trying any OTC remedies. C'mon people...get real! (Drug companies could save a lot of money on those ads...sometimes I wonder if anyone listens to them!)" (SJT)

......the answer is that our government, and its social programs (solutions? lol) has created an entire society made up of millions of people who totally depend on someone else (your and my tax dollars) to meet EVERY need and think for them.

Regards,

David

[sjt9721]

Originally Posted by sjt9721

How many times have many of us worked with a headache, or cramps, or after over-doing it in the gym? I'll bet we swallowed some Tylenol or Motrin, punched in, and got to work!

I had to laugh re-reading my above comment. All I needed to add was "uphill both ways, barefooted in the snow." It's official: I've become my parents!

[babynurselsa]

LOL True on both counts.

I guarantee you I have WORKED sicker than some of the aforementioned patients.

[Ruby Vee]

We've become a society expecting instant gratification for all percieved needs. This, along with a sense of entitlement has produced a generation demanding instant fixes without having to work for anything. I can only see it getting worse, because those who don't value delayed gratification or hard work cannot be expected to teach such values to their children.

[Pat_Pat RN]

Originally Posted by TinyNurse

I don't think it's genetically inherited rather a learned behavior.

On top of that, have you ever heard the mom (seen 10 times this year in the ED) asking "why don't you give her something for pain? she needs something for pain!!!

She has a sore throat....?? Try TYLENOL.

[teeituptom]

Tylenol with codiene or hydrocodone you mean

nowadays if it isnt narcotic it doesnt count