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Post by tricia on May 13, 2013 19:06:52 GMT -5
Hi Deb,
I agree with you on the drug thing..if you don't need them, I'd avoid them. As far as more tests go...well, it won't really hurt anything. Family history IS a big deal and I'll bet you that at least one of those family members tought that they were just fine as well, until well...until they weren't fine. I'm not saying you're not fine, I'm sure you are but the tests will appease your husband and actually give you more ammo when the results back and they're all okay. Then you can give him a big "I TOLD you so" and have piece of mind for yourself too because they're probably making you anxious with all of this. The tests won't do any harm and if it'll shut them up, I say go for it.
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Post by raybar on May 13, 2013 19:47:49 GMT -5
Family history provides clues about what your particular risks may be. Even if you are fine now, tests targeted at those potential risks can help find problems in their earliest stages, even before any symptoms are present. They can also establish a "baseline" against which to compare future tests, which will enable you to see if anything is changing.
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Post by pat on May 13, 2013 20:23:20 GMT -5
It's difficult to do what your physician feels is right for you when you feel it is wrong for you. Family history does offer a view to what your future may hold....some difficulties are passed on from parent to child and the worry is that genes will overtake even good lifestyle practices. Still, it is your body and having anyone tell you to take meds you don't want to take is frustrating. Years ago I remember telling my health care provider I would NOT be taking HRT. I got a look, but I wasn't' going to change my mind. Shortly after that, HRT therapy was stopped as a generally accepted treatment for and beyond menopause. Statins are used even when people have good numbers as preventative treatment, especially when there could be a genetic pre-disposition for cardiac problems. I feel the same about statins as I did about hormone therapy, but have not been told or suggested to take them. If that happened, there will be a long discussion between provider and me,
Too bad if they don't like Reiki. Think the concern is that you might forgo traditional medical treatment for something that ails you. Some herbal treatments can cause problems on their own or if taken with some meds..please be careful and make sure there are no negative interactions with meds or supplements you are currently taking.
Everyone is concerned for your well being. Your life has been filled with stress over the years and stress has a very negative impact on a body over time. What you do to ensure your health is something you will ultimately decide. Your family needs to listen to your concerns and you need to listen to theirs....but when push comes to shove, it's your body.
Stay well.
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Post by jem on May 14, 2013 7:04:12 GMT -5
Deb-
Pat is right...it's your body...Why do you let them get you so upset? Not good for your blood pressure.
If this world of medicine keeps exploding, we'll have all sick people and/or those working for the medical profession. It's a big industry, and getting bigger. Tell them to go fuck themselves.
I'm considered "difficult". But if I wasn't...I'd be dead by now.
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Post by pat on May 14, 2013 11:41:30 GMT -5
Must be beyond frustrating. Part of the problem is that family history shows trends in health for you, potentially, and the doctor feels this is so much more significant than the pain you are living with . Pain might not kill you, but heart difficulties or circulatory problems will...and they feel they can do something to lessen your chances of potential bodily harm. This is the most important thing for them....to make sure you don't keel over. Most likely that will stay their focus no matter how much you protest. Is it possible to see a different physician? When medical history comes up, let this new physician know you have a cardio physician so he/she doesn't have to address any issues in that department....you are visiting him/her to help get some relief for the pain you have in you knee...or the acid reflux. If he/she continues on about something other than what you came in for, you must leave. You are engaging their services and are entitled to get what you are there for. It's tough for them, Deb...they treat what they feel is the most dangerous situation they see and oftentimes won't treat anything else until they feel the biggest danger has been negated.
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Post by jem on May 14, 2013 13:03:17 GMT -5
Beautiful 37 year old Angelelina Julie had a double mastectomy because according to "tests" she had a risk for breast cancer.
She should have had tests done on her head first. Their tests were probably done on her bank statements.
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Post by jem on May 14, 2013 13:03:36 GMT -5
Beautiful 37 year old Angelelina Julie had a double mastectomy because according to "tests" she had a risk for breast cancer.
She should have had tests done on her head first. Their tests were probably done on her bank statements.
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Post by pat on May 14, 2013 16:41:33 GMT -5
Angelina has a much increased risk for breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer. She has the gene that increases her risk to 87% of developing the disease. Not many have this gene, but when they do...... I don't think it is scare tactics in this instance...it is well know what happens when women possess this genetic anomaly. She has made the decision to reduce her chance of this illness. She has a family to consider. Her Mom died at 56 of cancer. Not sure if it was breast cancer, but no matter, Angelina was brave and strong and has made a decision she feels is best for her and those she loves...and with reconstructive surgery, no one would ever know.
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Post by jem on May 14, 2013 18:07:40 GMT -5
Pat-
I would choose watching and monitoring.
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Post by pat on May 14, 2013 18:27:32 GMT -5
Pat- I would choose watching and monitoring. I understand, but in this instance, I would have to consider having elective surgery. My friend's sister has just undergone a double mastectomy, elective also. She is an MD, a radiologist. Not exactly sure why this measure was taken by her, but I was told that there was something on her mammogram that she sees in her patients who end up with breast cancer. She exhibited this condition, anomaly, whatever it was. It was not cancer, but ultimately in the X-rays and mammograms she reads, this whatever it was, always led to a cancer diagnosis as time passed. The surgery and reconstruction was something she wanted to do to lessen or eliminate her chances of breast cancer. It's a tough decision for anyone to make, Jem. Personally, I think it was very brave of her to have the surgery, to make others aware of what she did and why she had this elective surgery. I'm positive that there are many other woman who must have to consider such an option. Hopefully if they decided to watch and wait, things will go well. If they decide to have surgery, again, it is hoped that all goes well and continues that way. |
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Post by jem on May 14, 2013 19:59:44 GMT -5
Another reason why I would choose to watch and monitor, is because of the constant changes in medical technology. I also put a lot of faith in one's thoughts and in one's diet.
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