[Scythian]

I don’t have much faith in doctors. To me, the only thing most of them are good for is writing a prescription so you can get your antibiotics or whatever you need legally.

Your typical doctor is a person who prescribes drugs of which he knows very little for a body he understands even less.

I have learned an aweful lot these past three years ...

[Califreak]

My problem is hypothyroidism and adrenal disease.

Medical professionals are woefully ignorant on both of these ailments. Sometimes I think I know more than they do, which is scary, and due to their ignorance it would behoove anyone who suffers from these diseases to really educate themselves and not just take the doctor’s word for it.

Not only should people educate themselves, but they also need to educate friends and family so they can speak up for the patient when the patient is unable to.

Adrenal crisis can be reversed by a simple shot. If someone is in adrenal crisis, their organs start to shut down. If the person is unconscious, they need an advocate who can demand proper treatment. A medic-alert bracelet won’t always cut it.