...I'm told, is doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting a different outcome. I have reflected on the traditional meds I have consumed and treatments over the last 48yrs, all the while living in hope that any one of them would be the answer to my chronic condition. I would understand anyone thinking, "Good luck with that!" Some meds have helped but only for a few hours, then I'd return to what is so familiar. 

So I was surprised my GP of several decades asked me to consider an alternative preparation I have not thought about. After some Google-ing and talking with the specialist I agreed to a trial period with a review in 6 weeks. Will this be the answer? I don't know. And I'm not prepared to get my hopes up too much because of past let-downs. But given the way this new option came along, I'm prepared to give it a good run. Who knows, this might just be the thing I'm hoping for. 'Negative'? 'Wary' is probably more accurate. Time will tell.