Exactly. Can you help guide me? I'd love to find one. I saw a doctor in July for a case of pink eye. Otherwise, the last time I saw a doctor was in 1996. I would like a medical doctor who has an open mind and will use the best method possible to treat me in a manner that is in my best interest--not his(or hers) and in the best interest of a drug company.
I used to listen to a radio show of a Dr. Ronald Hoffman. I want a doctor like him.
If nutritional supplements are the best treatment, use that. If I need a drug, use that, if I need surgery, use that.
I know with absolute certainty that I can treat most inflammations with Vit C. I've even read about intravenous Vit C. I'm not sure about that but I certainly know, first hand that Vit C can do some marvelous things for joint problems. Throw away the drugs. There are better alternatives.
ISMP MEDICATION SAFETY ALERT - CONFUSION BETWEEN TWO FORMS OF "EDTA" We learned last month about a 5-year-old boy who died from a drug mix-up. During chelation therapy for autism, the child was given edentate disodium instead of edetate calcium disodium (CALCIUM DISODIUM VERSENATE, also referred to generically as calcium EDTA). Edetate calcium disodium is used to treat acute and chronic lead poisoning and lead encephalopathy, while edetate disodium is used in the emergency treatment of severe hypercalcemia. The potential for confusing these medications is high as both are commonly referred to as "EDTA." Although the latest death of a 5-year-old boy took place in a physician's office, this tragedy indicates that warnings about potential confusion between these products are worth repeating, especially since the drugs are occasionally used in acute care settings. Edetate calcium disodium is used to treat acute and chronic lead poisoning and lead encephalopathy, while edetate disodium is used in the emergency treatment of severe hypercalcemia. Unfortunately, both are commonly referred to as "EDTA." In order to distinguish between the products and avoid improper use of nomenclature, nurses and pharmacists must have an understanding about why the drug is being prescribed. Reminders about potential confusion should appear on the computer screen whenever orders are processed for either drug. We would also suggest that packages of each drug have an auxiliary label affixed to remind staff about the need to match the drug with the patient's diagnosis.
ISMP Medication Safety Alert!(R)
February 9, 2006 Volume 11, Issue 3