Juggling mulitple health issues is a reality for many Real Health readers and their family members. We want to know if you face any wellness challenges and what you do to manage them. Real Health is giving away ten copies of Not in My Family, a collection of personal essays by black Americans, including Mo'Nique and Real Health's Marvelyn Brown, whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS. To enter, take the reader survey below. For the official contest rules, visit www.realhealthmag.com/survey/rules.
Asthma/allergies Anxiety/depression Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol None of the above (Skip to question 18.)
Acupunture/holistic medicine Exercise/sports Healthier eating Medications Montitoring blood pressure/sugar Psychotherapy Vitamins/herbs None of the above Other:
Actos Amaryl Avandia Byetta Glucophage Other:
Coreg Diovan Lasix Lisinopril Norvasc Other:
Crestor Lipitor Tricor Zetia Zocor Other:
Advair Dexamethasone Flonase Nasacort Pulmicort Other:
Lexapro Paxil Prozac Wellbutrin Zoloft Other:
Yes (Skip to question 18.) No Sometimes
I can't afford medications. I don't have insurance. I don't need to. I keep forgetting. I am depressed. I sleep through dosing time. I am too busy. I ams away from home/traveling. I am too sick. I have side effects. I don't trust doctors/medical community. Other:
Asthma/allergies Anxiety/depression Diabetes High blood pressure High cholestrol
Asthma/allergies Anxiety/depression Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol
Health News Gastric Bypass Fitness HIV Report Card Relationships Superfood Recipes Heroes Clearing Clutter S. Epatha Merkerson
Female Male Transgender Other:
African American or black American Indian or Alaskan Native Arab or Middle Eastern Asian Caucasian or white Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Other:
Employed, full-time Employed, part-time Freelance/contractor On disability Retired Student Unemployed Other:
Single, never married Single, divorced or separated Married In a relationship, not living together In a relationship, living together