I self-diagnosed myself for DeQuervains tenosynovitis. Did the home test. Went for a cortisone shot. Told the dr my diagnosis. He said “ he agreed with my diagnosis” and gave me my shot. This is a dr not exactly known for his bedside manor, either. But he did my two new knees (zero pain now) and my two carpel tunnels (also zero pain now).
Several yrs ago Had to take clindomycin for a tooth problem. Wiped out my good bacteria. Got a yeast infection in my mouth but I didnt know it. I thought I had just burned the tip of my tongue. I looked up my symptom “red spot on the tip of my tongue” and it came up with yeast infection. Then I looked up self-treatment and I actually paid $25 for an ebook on the cure (yeah, I know). Turns out garlic is the deadly enemy of yeast (my dentist was 100 miles away) and so I bought a garlic clove, chewed it up (yuck) and within 12 hrs I am totally cured. In the meantime other people taking antibiotics are having to take another kind of a pill to get rid of their yeast infection.
So I figure I am doing ok considering I dont really know anything. The internet is a great source of info. I use Yahoo, not google. Other old people waste their time on facebook so they can be with their grandkids. How dumb when you have the world at your fingertips
Most patients diagnose themselves for routine illnesses all the time. Many patients have diagnosed themselves, with the help of the internet articles and discussion forums, with illnesses doctors haven't been able to diagnose correctly for years. Many patients have been cured of their illnesses using natural cures found on the internet, and many have been harmed or killed by modern medicine or pharmaceuticals.
One should see a doctor for problems that seem like they might be serious or that persist in spite of home treatment. But one should also do one's own research. For something serious, it's also a good idea to get a second opinion from a functional, holistic, or integrative licensed medical doctor as well. There are wonderful conventional doctors, but in general, modern medicine serves Big Pharma, not the patient.
A majority of patients that think they "can diagnose themselves" are not capable. Not including you, of course 😅
I self-diagnosed myself for DeQuervains tenosynovitis. Did the home test. Went for a cortisone shot. Told the dr my diagnosis. He said “ he agreed with my diagnosis” and gave me my shot. This is a dr not exactly known for his bedside manor, either. But he did my two new knees (zero pain now) and my two carpel tunnels (also zero pain now).
Several yrs ago Had to take clindomycin for a tooth problem. Wiped out my good bacteria. Got a yeast infection in my mouth but I didnt know it. I thought I had just burned the tip of my tongue. I looked up my symptom “red spot on the tip of my tongue” and it came up with yeast infection. Then I looked up self-treatment and I actually paid $25 for an ebook on the cure (yeah, I know). Turns out garlic is the deadly enemy of yeast (my dentist was 100 miles away) and so I bought a garlic clove, chewed it up (yuck) and within 12 hrs I am totally cured. In the meantime other people taking antibiotics are having to take another kind of a pill to get rid of their yeast infection.
So I figure I am doing ok considering I dont really know anything. The internet is a great source of info. I use Yahoo, not google. Other old people waste their time on facebook so they can be with their grandkids. How dumb when you have the world at your fingertips
That's why I said "not you, of course". You're obviously smarter than average.
My greatest regret when I was young was that I never finished reading the encyclopedia. I only got halfway through the A’s. 🤣
Most patients diagnose themselves for routine illnesses all the time. Many patients have diagnosed themselves, with the help of the internet articles and discussion forums, with illnesses doctors haven't been able to diagnose correctly for years. Many patients have been cured of their illnesses using natural cures found on the internet, and many have been harmed or killed by modern medicine or pharmaceuticals.
One should see a doctor for problems that seem like they might be serious or that persist in spite of home treatment. But one should also do one's own research. For something serious, it's also a good idea to get a second opinion from a functional, holistic, or integrative licensed medical doctor as well. There are wonderful conventional doctors, but in general, modern medicine serves Big Pharma, not the patient.