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Very Sticky Subject - Self diagnosing is wrong ! Posted: 09-23-07 21:24pm
I have read almost all the posts on this
board and have replied to those I thought
needed the support the most. There are
certain symptoms that I do not feel
comfortalbe hearing. And with our doctor
off line makes it worse. So, here I. Tryin
to guide and support those in need,
What I am seeing is not a good thing, In
fact, it could be a differnece between
feeling better or not taking your meds or
taking to much.
I see some of you are self diagnosing
yourselves (not good) not taking the med's
your doctor has given you. The self
diagnosing is what scares me the most. You
are putting a bandaid over what could
possible be something very serious and
maybe not. Trust in your doctors. And if
you do'nt like the way they are treating
you, you have the right to a second
opinion. I kow from experience cause I
have been there. I knew everything that
was wrong with me and had all the answers.
Who need a docor. LOL I did! So listen to
your body and do'nt take any new symptoms
lightly. Go get them checked out.
Sorry for the long winded post, just felt
conpeled to post this. As I said, I am not
a doctor but know more then some. Enough
to know when I see a red light go on.
Be careful gang, please. You are playing
with fire.
Hugs,
MsSky
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 09-23-07 21:26pm
mediactions and doctors are certainly not
for everyone
some of them are quacks and all they want
is money
some doctors only end up makeing people
worse
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 09-23-07 21:33pm
the_girlfreind
wrote:
mediactions and doctors are
certainly not for everyone
some of them are quacks and all they want
is money
some doctors only end up makeing people
worse
That is my point the_girlfreind. You are
so right. But, on the other hand, there
are those out there with compasion and
care about your health. I know because I
just fired my neurologist and tomorrow
morning will be looking for a new one. He
did not even have time to set down and
explain my test results. I had to fax him
an agressive letter and he called me right
back, and he went right over my results on
the phone. He has to much on his plate to
handle. To many patient to be able to sit
down and give quality time to his
patients. My point exactly. You have the
freedom to choose another doctor you feel
comfortalbe with.
MsSky
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 09-23-07 21:35pm
yes mam you are right
but at the same time alot of people come
onto here because they need answers or
opinions. some have no health insurance or
cant go to a doctor and this is the last
place they have to get any kind of help or
opinions!!!
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CarolDiane
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I Hear That Posted: 09-24-07 00:57am
the_girlfreind You could not be more
right. As a matter of fact I am such an
advocate on health care reform, that I am
like so over it and I really go off the
deep end with the subject, so I zipper my
mouth. I have been there for almost 2
years and it ain't fun. LOL I wish someone
would take my mail box away! My sense of
humor (which I still have) is showing.
OK, back on subject:
I truly undestand where you are coming
from. But for you and others alike, there
is still help out there. I read you post
and I know your condition. I don't say
this a lot, but I have also been there.
Again, I will stress, no one, and I mean
no one, should be without the help they
need. That they have to go so far as to
think what might be wrong with them and go
on that assumption, that could be one day
a very serious illness if not caught in
time, and have to go untreated.
Let me tell you a secret. I right now am
owned by the government as far as health
care goes. There are resources out there
for you and others. You and most on this
forum are still so very young and have a
lifetime ahead of you. I know I would like
to see it a healthy one. Believe me, I am
not one that is a snouty rich kid (now
lady) that has had it good all her life.
Depression, anxiety and panic have been my
best friend most of my life. Even in
childhood. Feeling unexcepted in school
right down to being where you are right
now. Yes, your condition right now. Been
there,done that. I got through it.
I just want to say that don't let
something as bad is this disorder or
anything else for that matter that could
be a sign of something that may get worse
go untreated when there is help out
there.
Alwys remember, I am with ya and not
agenst ya. And yes, this place
is wonderful to come for help. And there
is a doctor here that also can give you
some insight on what you may need to look
into. I agree 100%. Especially those of us
with an illness or disorder, need a place
where we can interact and vent our fears.
I find forums to be a large contributor in
my own well being. Almost like group
theorpy. It is good to at least to have
cyber friend that can help you through
some hard times. That is what I am doing
here. I am also over on the mutiple
sclorosis side of the board, just being
dignosed three days ago with it. So you
can see, I to need this site. I need help,
input and to learn more about the
disease.
Just want to let you know girl that you
are not alone in this.
You are in my thoughts,
Hugs,
MsSky
BTW: Is that you in your avatar? If so, I
thought I was looking in a mirror back to
when I was your age. We could have passed
for twins girl. No lie. Now that is so
scary to see yourself in someone else.
What did they do? Clone me?
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 09-24-07 12:49pm
ha ha yep thats me about a year ago with
dark hair
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And yes, this place
is wonderful to come for help. And there
is a doctor here that also can give you
some insight on what you may need to look
into. I agree 100%. Especially those of us
with an illness or disorder, need a place
where we can interact and vent our fears.
I find forums to be a large contributor in
my own well being. Almost like group
theorpy. It is good to at least to have
cyber friend that can help you through
some hard times. That is what I am doing
here. I am also over on the mutiple
sclorosis side of the board, just being
dignosed three days ago with it. So you
can see, I to need this site. I need help,
input and to learn more about the
disease.
