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July 9, 2008, 4:20 pm
Flag as Inappropriate marley  

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Finding whats wrong 

How many people even if you only do it sometimes end up going online feeling they are sick and trying to self diagnose? I hear that doctors don't like this, but sometimes I also hear that its better to at least show an interest that maybe something is wrong with you, without going overboard. 

July 9, 2008, 7:47 pm
Flag as Inappropriate 2Ronnies says...

I do it myself yes, and have found that it has been hugely helpful when going to the doctor. My doctor has always appreciated proactive patients, and so it is well tolerated.  

July 9, 2008, 9:19 pm
Flag as Inappropriate SamIAm says...

I do this as well. My doctor seems to appreciate it also. He is a young doctor though, maybe that makes a difference. Older doctors I believe tend to think of themselves as "all powerful". I have also heard stories of people who were not content with what the doctor said and ended up finding out what was really wrong and thus saving their life. 

July 9, 2008, 10:42 pm
Flag as Inappropriate John says...

My doctor tries to explain what's happening to me in great detail. He appreciates when I take an interest in my own health and checks out things.  

July 10, 2008, 12:03 am
Flag as Inappropriate STP_champ says...

I do as well. I think it is important to be a player in the management of your health. So long as you are not going in saying, "I have X, prescribe Y to me", then I think most docs are open to it. 

July 10, 2008, 4:59 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Philbo says...

The medical profession is becoming more open to patients who make an effort to understand before talking to the doctor. From the old doctor's side of it though. I do know people who were convinced they had some condition that they did not and drove their poor doctor to distraction over it. I don't tell my doctor his job. I approach him with what I've learned asking his opinion. We get along just fine. 

July 12, 2008, 6:40 am
Flag as Inappropriate Simplyme says...

I agree it is helpful. These days there are a lot of Dr.'s that pay little attention to declarations of woe and if you do not do your homework you could very well be risking you life.  

July 12, 2008, 2:50 pm
Flag as Inappropriate bubble says...

I think it is helpful, but there is also the posibility of mis diagnosing your self, or even becoming paranoid. 

July 17, 2008, 9:33 am
Flag as Inappropriate ken7700 says...

I do this as well. I see nothing wrong with this. Taking a interest in your health is a good idea.