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clevermanka) wrote2012-06-09 09:10 am
clevermanka) wrote2012-06-09 09:10 am
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Do you not agree with that which I am saying to you now?
Getting out of the shower this morning, I stubbed my right foot (mostly the second and third toes--you know, the long ones) on the edge of the shower stall. I stubbed them so hard that I tripped, lost my balance, and tore half the shower stall door off the wall. I can't wait to tell ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mckitterick about that when we wakes up. Over an hour later and my toes still hurt. I think I might have sprained them.
MY LIFE.
On my F-list this morning, someone mentioned how she is often frustrated by her doctor who thinks that "weight loss is merely a matter of will power."
Because I have feelings about this sort of thing, I might have gone off on a little tirade in the comments, and I'll share that little tirade here because it ties in well with what I'm going to say about my visit with Dr. Khosh.
This sort of mentality, and the refusal to accept or even entertain new studies that show this theory to be totally false is so so so dangerous and makes me so so so angry. This is the exact same as those physicians who laughed at Ignaz Semmelweis's silly little notion of washing your hands between patients.
I can't help but wonder, what other modern research is the doctor ignoring? What things could s/he be doing to help me (and others) if s/he didn't refuse to pay attention to modern science?
You are killing patients through your neglect and refusal to learn, doctor. Why? Pride? Laziness? Fear? What is it that causes modern western medicine doctors to be so stubbornly anchored in this harmful way of approaching health?
But now, my thoughts on my first visit to Dr. Mehdi Khosh.
I think I love him.
I...could pretty much just end it there, but I figure there are a couple people reading this who want some details.
My appointment was at 3:00 and I was in his office (not seated in the waiting room, but seated in his office) at 3:05. WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN. A doctor who respects me and my time enough to adhere to a schedule? Granted, this could be a fluke, but still. Color me impressed. I don't remember in what order we discussed things, so I'm just going to hit some highlights.
* He asked if I drank alcohol and I said I'd cut down from a daily glass of wine (at least) to just having a glass or two on the weekends--not for any reason other than my concerns about calories and weight gain. He said that he would help me to get my energy levels back up so I could exercise more because if I wanted a glass of wine every day I should be able to have one. I'm not gonna argue with a physician telling me to drink more, I tell you what.
* When he proposed treating me with homeopathic methods I told him I didn't want that. He asked why and I said (I might have crossed my arms across my chest) that I don't believe they work and I don't want to take them. He laughed, put his hands up, palms out, and said "Okay! No homeopathy for you!" End of homeopathy discussion.
* Although there is an extensive food allergy test that they use for their patients (the one I took for Dr. Pickell tested only four major allergen foods), he didn't want me to take it yesterday because I was already paying a significant amount for the initial consultation visit, not to mention the huge sum I paid for Pickell's tests in 2010. He said he thought I'd see improvement with a couple supplements and a different digestive enzyme. I, however, just want to get everything figured out ASAP, and the test was under $500. We went back and forth a couple times, "Are you sure? It's not cheap." "I'm sure." "I don't want you to feel you must do this now." "I just want to get this figured out as soon as I can." "You're sure?" "I'm sure." So he took the blood sample (he was quite good, and I have experience with phlebotomists) and the results will be back in about three weeks.
* He strongly encouraged me to continue seeing my current acupuncturist, even though he does acupuncture in his own office.
* He expressed his belief that I should only have to see him a few times to resolve my issues. "You should not have to keep coming back for regular visits. Three, four visits, and then you can manage all this on your own. You don't need to keep seeing me indefinitely." Wow. That's a far cry from the possible months and years of treatment I was envisioning.
* Being from Iran, he was tickled to learn I'm a bellydancer and asked to know when I was next performing.
I came home with three bottles of pills (a digestive enzyme, a probiotic, and some capsules for adrenal support) and a pretty good mentality. There were many things I appreciated about Dr. Khosh's attitude and approach, and I have a good feeling about pursuing treatment with him. My next appointment isn't until the food allergy test results return, so it'll be a while until I know more. But for the moment, I'm feeling more positive than I was earlier this week.
Don't let anyone convince you that the pursuit of health is boring.
mckitterick about that when we wakes up. Over an hour later and my toes still hurt. I think I might have sprained them. MY LIFE.
On my F-list this morning, someone mentioned how she is often frustrated by her doctor who thinks that "weight loss is merely a matter of will power."
Because I have feelings about this sort of thing, I might have gone off on a little tirade in the comments, and I'll share that little tirade here because it ties in well with what I'm going to say about my visit with Dr. Khosh.
This sort of mentality, and the refusal to accept or even entertain new studies that show this theory to be totally false is so so so dangerous and makes me so so so angry. This is the exact same as those physicians who laughed at Ignaz Semmelweis's silly little notion of washing your hands between patients.
I can't help but wonder, what other modern research is the doctor ignoring? What things could s/he be doing to help me (and others) if s/he didn't refuse to pay attention to modern science?
You are killing patients through your neglect and refusal to learn, doctor. Why? Pride? Laziness? Fear? What is it that causes modern western medicine doctors to be so stubbornly anchored in this harmful way of approaching health?
But now, my thoughts on my first visit to Dr. Mehdi Khosh.
I think I love him.
I...could pretty much just end it there, but I figure there are a couple people reading this who want some details.
My appointment was at 3:00 and I was in his office (not seated in the waiting room, but seated in his office) at 3:05. WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN. A doctor who respects me and my time enough to adhere to a schedule? Granted, this could be a fluke, but still. Color me impressed. I don't remember in what order we discussed things, so I'm just going to hit some highlights.
* He asked if I drank alcohol and I said I'd cut down from a daily glass of wine (at least) to just having a glass or two on the weekends--not for any reason other than my concerns about calories and weight gain. He said that he would help me to get my energy levels back up so I could exercise more because if I wanted a glass of wine every day I should be able to have one. I'm not gonna argue with a physician telling me to drink more, I tell you what.
* When he proposed treating me with homeopathic methods I told him I didn't want that. He asked why and I said (I might have crossed my arms across my chest) that I don't believe they work and I don't want to take them. He laughed, put his hands up, palms out, and said "Okay! No homeopathy for you!" End of homeopathy discussion.
* Although there is an extensive food allergy test that they use for their patients (the one I took for Dr. Pickell tested only four major allergen foods), he didn't want me to take it yesterday because I was already paying a significant amount for the initial consultation visit, not to mention the huge sum I paid for Pickell's tests in 2010. He said he thought I'd see improvement with a couple supplements and a different digestive enzyme. I, however, just want to get everything figured out ASAP, and the test was under $500. We went back and forth a couple times, "Are you sure? It's not cheap." "I'm sure." "I don't want you to feel you must do this now." "I just want to get this figured out as soon as I can." "You're sure?" "I'm sure." So he took the blood sample (he was quite good, and I have experience with phlebotomists) and the results will be back in about three weeks.
* He strongly encouraged me to continue seeing my current acupuncturist, even though he does acupuncture in his own office.
* He expressed his belief that I should only have to see him a few times to resolve my issues. "You should not have to keep coming back for regular visits. Three, four visits, and then you can manage all this on your own. You don't need to keep seeing me indefinitely." Wow. That's a far cry from the possible months and years of treatment I was envisioning.
* Being from Iran, he was tickled to learn I'm a bellydancer and asked to know when I was next performing.
I came home with three bottles of pills (a digestive enzyme, a probiotic, and some capsules for adrenal support) and a pretty good mentality. There were many things I appreciated about Dr. Khosh's attitude and approach, and I have a good feeling about pursuing treatment with him. My next appointment isn't until the food allergy test results return, so it'll be a while until I know more. But for the moment, I'm feeling more positive than I was earlier this week.
Don't let anyone convince you that the pursuit of health is boring.
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