Pioglitazone and tarot

In which our hero continues his contemplation.

3/29/23

A post I made yesterday on Grommr: "At 200 [pounds], I had elevated liver enzymes. I'm not going to lose down to that level. Maybe it's just time for me to try it out." To which I could respond, "Well, maybe you hadn't been on major liver support at that point on a regular basis." Looking at my liver numbers back in Portland, they were regularly WNL (with mild ALT elevation a few times), and that was probably a time I was paying close attention to liver work, including diet and appropriate supplements (for example, this one). It was when I left Portland and fell under the sway of bad lifestyle that things went downhill.

3/30/23

How's about this for a very 2023 action? I'm currently reading about ChatGPT. I read about how some people are asking it to do tarot readings. So...uh...why not? So here we go:

My first question was "What can I expect if I begin taking pioglitazone?" The card I drew was the reverse Tower. Yipes. Not a light card at all. One of the major arcana, and honestly, one of the more feared ones as well. So here was ChatGPT's response.

"The reverse tower in tarot is also known as the Tower card in the Rider-Waite deck. This card typically depicts a tall tower being struck by lightning, with people falling from the tower and chaos ensuing. It is a card that often represents sudden upheaval, destruction, and unexpected change.

In the context of the question "What can I expect if I begin taking pioglitazone?", the reverse tower card may suggest that starting this medication could lead to unexpected and potentially disruptive changes in your health. This card may be a warning that while pioglitazone may have benefits in managing your condition, it could also come with unforeseen side effects or complications.

Additionally, the reverse tower card can also indicate a need for change, even if that change is uncomfortable or difficult. It may suggest that taking pioglitazone could be the catalyst for transformative growth and healing, but that it may come at a cost or require significant effort on your part.

Overall, the reverse tower card in tarot suggests that taking pioglitazone may bring about significant changes in your health and life, and that these changes may be sudden and disruptive. However, it also suggests that these changes could ultimately lead to positive transformation and growth, even if they are difficult in the moment."

I then posed this question: "What can I expect if I keep relying on intermittent fasting and natural medical measures to treat fatty liver?" I then drew the four of swords. Here was the response:

"The Four of Swords in tarot is a card that often represents rest, recovery, and taking a break from activity or stress. It typically shows a person lying down on a bed or in a tomb-like structure, with their hands folded across their chest and swords hanging above them. This card can indicate a need to slow down, take a break, and prioritize self-care.

In the context of the question "What can I expect if I keep relying on intermittent fasting and natural medical measures to treat fatty liver?", the Four of Swords may suggest that you need to take a step back and reassess your approach to managing your fatty liver. This card can indicate that you have been pushing yourself too hard or trying to do too much, and that you may need to take a break from your current approach in order to recharge and come up with a new strategy.

The Four of Swords can also suggest that it is important to prioritize self-care and rest in your approach to managing your fatty liver. This card can indicate that you may need to focus on reducing stress, getting enough sleep, and taking care of your mental and emotional health in order to effectively manage your condition.

Overall, the Four of Swords in tarot suggests that it may be time to take a break and reassess your approach to managing your fatty liver. This card encourages rest, recovery, and self-care as important components of a healthy lifestyle. While natural medical measures and intermittent fasting can be helpful in managing fatty liver, this card suggests that it is important to approach these treatments in a balanced and sustainable way that prioritizes your overall health and well-being."

I may have to sit with this for a bit. No surprise, pioglitazone will come with issues, but may be beneficial. Maybe. There would be good with bad, but who knows? The response I received from the second question was a bit tougher to understand. In general, maybe I need to bring this issue up in counseling. Which I hope to open the door to next week when I see Jeffrey.

Looking at some other sources, here are some further insights I get. If I take pioglitazone, not such great things will result. If I drew the upright Tower, it would be worse, but reverse seems a bit better for me. Using natural medicine and intermittent fasting, maybe I can just rest easy knowing it will work well for me. And stop stressing so much about it, perhaps! Things will take care of themselves. Maybe.