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01-20-2012, 01:17 PM | #1 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Dr. Smith (01-20-2012) |
01-20-2012, 04:24 PM | #2 | |||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continu...ical_education For more info./examples, Google: doctors continuing education I think of my doctor/patient relationships as team efforts; we listen to and learn from each other. The thing is that, in addition to learning medicine, doctors also learn (and practice) a particular way of thinking, and it's enormously helpful if/when patients learn how their doctors think so that we're not constantly butting heads or at odds, and so we can help them help us more effectively. HINT: There is a book entitled How Doctors Think (which I think is a good book, but it tends to predominate searches). To get around that, Google: how doctors think -groopman The book was written by a Dr. Groopman; placing a minus(-) sign in front of his name tells Google to ignore pages that contain that word/name, which should eliminate most of the pages pertaining to that book. I've also found it helpful to just have a conversation with a doctor to find out what kinds of documentation/evidence they prefer. Most are more open-minded than we think (or than they used to be) once we know their preferences/rules/way of thinking/doing things. Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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01-23-2012, 11:44 PM | #3 | ||
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I do so appreciate your kind comments. I am a bit nervous, my appt is tomorrow and I have written out a letter to remind me of my symptoms and past experiences considering this has been a period of over three years. I guess my disappointment lies in the fact that this has been misdiagnosed for so long. You are awesome to be so considerate and understanding. Compassion falls short in society now-a-days so I really do appreciate it when it's given. Sincerely, Vigi |
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01-27-2012, 08:48 AM | #4 | ||
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I need to post a question on the front page, to start a new thread. I have forgotten how to do this. Can you refresh my memory? ginnie
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01-20-2012, 12:11 PM | #5 | ||
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Hello to all the new people who have found Neuro Talk. I think I counted four new souls here, and I wanted to say hello to each of you. I hope that there are solutions to the spinal leaks. I have indeed heard of this condition before. Most of what I read said that in time, this can heal. I certainly hope all of you can find a resolution for this medical issue. There will be others along to talk to you and encourage you to keep seeking stability in the leak. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
There is a search bar at the top of the page that has "search" on it. Type in the name of the condition, and you will find more people and information to look at. Again a warm hello to all of you. I hope there is less pain for all of you. ginnie |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | seahorse02 (01-22-2012), vigipatrick (01-20-2012) |
04-04-2012, 08:14 AM | #6 | ||
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11-16-2012, 01:18 AM | #7 | |||
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Hi Gareth, My husband had a spinal leak back in 1987. A neurosurgeon, Dr. John Raggio from Lake Charles, La is the dr who went in and fixed it. My husband did not have anymore problems with it after that. I believe he is still in practice there. He is a very good dr (he is prob the best or one of the best in that area) but does not have a good bedside manner (kind of gruffy) and also, if you are a smoker, he will not touch you. Good luck on finding a good dr. and God Bless
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11-16-2012, 01:27 AM | #8 | |||
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Sorry, didn't realize the date of your post lol. I am sure by now you have gotten that fixed!
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