another step
Coming out of the last crash. Back at work, a bit shaky but functioning. Frustrated with the new doc. Wholistic this time so they work differently.
So I did tests but no results yet. She initially suggested this highly restrictive detox diet, then 2 days later said a detox diet could kill me ..great! So now I'm in limbo waiting for her to separate her head from her ass, complete my assessment and come up with a treatment plan.
She is looking at liver dysfunction and chemical toxicity, so far they dont seem to explain my symptoms but I am trying to be patient. She is suggesting a US$920 test, not covered by my insurance. I'd prefer to get a second opinion before I start shellign ot huge amounts testing for conditions which may be totally off base.
Trying to be patient, trying to be positive...
So I did tests but no results yet. She initially suggested this highly restrictive detox diet, then 2 days later said a detox diet could kill me ..great! So now I'm in limbo waiting for her to separate her head from her ass, complete my assessment and come up with a treatment plan.
She is looking at liver dysfunction and chemical toxicity, so far they dont seem to explain my symptoms but I am trying to be patient. She is suggesting a US$920 test, not covered by my insurance. I'd prefer to get a second opinion before I start shellign ot huge amounts testing for conditions which may be totally off base.
Trying to be patient, trying to be positive...
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I am pro alternative health methods..........but this lady is coming off as shaky right now. I wouldn\'t invest any more money with her if she gives you such completely different dietary options coming out of the gate.
I\'ve been in the care of ......well I\'m thinking on one holistic doctor in particular........my endocrinologist sent me to see her. she had me buy some fifteen very expensive supplements that day, told me to only eat protein or I would die, told me to do exactly what she said or I would die. So there I was, a newbie with all of this illness, a single Mom.........had just spent hundreds of dollars I needed for food for my family.........scared if I breathed wrong I would die.
And then I thought through my tears and past my drippy nose.........she is operating on fear and scare tactics, selling me stuff I could have gotten for way less money. After that I sat up straighter, higher and decided to stop ......sick or not I know I\'m brighter than this .......not a doc certainly, but a bright capable girl sick or not.........so I returned all of her supplements for a refund.........paid for the one consult, and went else where.
I did get supplements for a reasonable amount of money......and over time I came to learn what helped and what was superfluous.
Anyhoo..........I think the call for a 2nd opinion is very very wise.........you made me laugh when you said you\'re waiting for her to separate her pea head from her chair cushion...........................big hugs! save that $$$ for massage.........hugs!
THANKS so much. I am not alone...