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My new doctor is Bozo the clown

hempy1234 Registered on Oct-25-2007 More User Info Message #11062 posted by hempy1234 (Info) October 31, 2007 23:55:24 ET It was bound to happen. My Harvard educated, 30 years experienced neurologist just retired. So he recommended another doctor to me. I've always been dead honest with all my physicians. So in my patient file, it does indicate that I smoke marijuana due to nausea and lack of appetite. The new doctor, knowing that fact, recommended Marinol to me. My wife and I were shocked when he did that. We both knew from our research that Marinol is definitely not recommended for patients who suffer from seizures. It exacerbates them and there are even cases of patients going into coma. Before I could say a word, My wife let him have it. I was so proud of my wife, made me feel very special. I love that woman. Needless to say, we are looking for a very experienced neurologist now. Amazing how doctors put their and pharmaceutical companies interest before the well being of a patient. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

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JahJahVoice Registered on Oct-15-2007 More User Info Message #11066 posted by JahJahVoice (Info) November 01, 2007 22:02:41 ET In Reply to: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by hempy1234 (Info) October 31, 2007 23:55:24 ET This happens all the time. When I was recently hospitalized I was given a combination of drugs that created a "deadly cocktail." Had I not done my research before taking them, I could have suffered major internal injuries. I read about people taking the same combo coming out with failed kidneys and liver. It is unbelievable how negligent some doctors can be. This is why we as patients must do our own research!

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sstolley Registered on Jun-09-2007 More User Info Message #11067 posted by sstolley (Info) November 02, 2007 00:07:37 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by JahJahVoice (Info) November 01, 2007 22:02:41 ET Good luck with finding an experienced neurolgist. I think there might be a doctor shortage out there. I can never get an appointment with my doc and it's always her assistant or something.nn

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mal123 Premier Member Registered on Nov-16-2002 More User Info Message #11069 posted by mal123 (Info) November 02, 2007 09:09:47 ET In Reply to: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by hempy1234 (Info) October 31, 2007 23:55:24 ET i have fired over a dozen neuro's over the past 10 years.... i have been on and quickly off all pharmies,i would be dead by now if i stayed on them theres not a one doctor i would let near my dog!~ maybe theyre the ones smokin too much weed? LOL be well....

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nuthn2looze Registered on Aug-24-2007 More User Info Message #11073 posted by nuthn2looze (Info) November 05, 2007 23:21:29 ET In Reply to: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by hempy1234 (Info) October 31, 2007 23:55:24 ET I guess this is a related story. My sister is paralyzed from the waist down from a flu shot. Since that time of year is just about upon us, dr's never tell you that in rare cases vaccines can cause serious complications or even death. My sister's dr. practically insisted she have a flu shot. She didn't want it. She finally agreed,never had one before. In 3 weeks she was diagnosed with a rare disease called Devic syndrome and paralyzed.Just like that,boom. It was also during the shortage and that was the last shot in the building. Lucky her. This is common enough that the government has a fund set aside for compensation for people like her. You cannot sue for this. People should know. Again,a matter of dr's and drug co's working together for the almighty $ instead of considering patients health and well being. People need to know the facts. Don't get a flu shot!

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mal123 Premier Member Registered on Nov-16-2002 More User Info Message #11074 posted by mal123 (Info) November 06, 2007 10:59:37 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by nuthn2looze (Info) November 05, 2007 23:21:29 ET very sorry to hear this amigo.....you made a good point did your sis have any medical condition prior to having the shot? its sad the docs don't even bother reading a patient history before they prescribe meds and stick needles into folks, very sad indeed..... let your sis know she's in our prayers peace....

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hempy1234 Registered on Oct-25-2007 More User Info Message #11076 posted by hempy1234 (Info) November 07, 2007 19:07:39 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by mal123 (Info) November 06, 2007 10:59:37 ET Very sad to read all these posts. The key is to RESEARCH. It is sad commentary that patients perceive their doctors more as businessmen rather than healers.

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nuthn2looze Registered on Aug-24-2007 More User Info Message #11081 posted by nuthn2looze (Info) November 07, 2007 22:13:47 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by mal123 (Info) November 06, 2007 10:59:37 ET Hey Mal, pre-existing conditions were diabetes,hypothyroidism,degenerative disc in her back. She was already out on disability. It's really such an unbelievable story. My self and my other sister had moved to NC. This sister and her husband were also moving here. After closing on their house in NY they were on their way down to NC. The halfway point,Maryland,they stopped for the night. In the middle of the night my brother in law had to take her to the emergency room because she had severe pain in her legs. The last time she walked was into that hospital(barely could walk by then). What happened is when she got the flu shot,her body reacted by attacking her spine. The swelling moved up her spine and had it not stopped where it did,she would be on a respirator. Anyway, dr's have already told her the prognosis is for her not to walk again. It's been very hard on the family, and especially her husband because he works his regular full time job, then takes care of her which is a full time job. I could go on about how Medicare won't pay for an aide,etc.,but I've gone on long enough. And this compensation could take up to 2 yrs!

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sstolley Registered on Jun-09-2007 More User Info Message #11096 posted by sstolley (Info) November 27, 2007 20:54:20 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by nuthn2looze (Info) November 07, 2007 22:13:47 ET SO so sorry to hear NTL. I have never gotten the flu vax and never will. I'd rather get sick, boost the immune system, and fight off colds the rest of the winter. I haven't heard of that syndrome, but I think there might be other ones too that cause similar side effects.

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mal123 Premier Member Registered on Nov-16-2002 More User Info Message #11097 posted by mal123 (Info) November 28, 2007 10:52:32 ET In Reply to: Re: My new doctor is Bozo the clown posted by nuthn2looze (Info) November 07, 2007 22:13:47 ET hey NTL, with a list of pre existing conditions like that,(especially the diabetes) nobody should have given her that shot.... have you considered sueing whoever did? it might help during that 2 year wait? hang in there!

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