Who do you listen to about health issues?

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Permalink Reply by Alesha McElvogue-Calonkey on January 31, 2010 at 10:19am

If my dr. makes a suggestion I take it into serious consideration. If they schedule something for you, you have plenty of time (usually) to research it, ask family and friends what they think (if their opinion matters to you) and then decide for yourself. Personally I most often listen to my dr's unless I know someone that has had the same procedure done or is on the same meds the dr. suggested.
Thing of it with asking other people is everything doesn't affect everyone the same. I'd say if you aren't sure about what one dr. says get a second opinion from another dr.
Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Laurie L'Heureux on January 31, 2010 at 10:26am

I get the advice of family and friends, but on every major decision in my life, I pray for guidance and hand over the problem to God. I believe the outcome will be his will if I truly seek him out with my heart, mind, and spirit, and try to listen for his direction, and look for his signs....Sorry if I sound tacky or preachy, but it's my 2 cents. :)

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Permalink Reply by Denise Suzanne Grant on January 31, 2010 at 6:50pm

I like to research the conditions on the internet and through books, ask oppinions from friends and people in support groups with the same conditions, medical professionals too and then make my own balanced oppinion from collecting the data.. Noone but me makes my health care decisions.. If you get some well balanced information it can help you to make good choices.

Denise. x

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