It’s not always ‘what’ is diagnosed, it’s the treatment options chosen. Allopathic medicine has two major options, drugs and surgery. If the AMA was less defensive about other modalities, wider options for care could be explored: diet, psychological health, herbs, homeopathics, supplements….and probably more. And someone might consider that our stressful lifestyles, which is a feature of our culture, could use some examination.
Totally agree with you. One option that the typical allopathic physician ignores is treatment thru diet. A diagnosis of DCIS is seen as a potential death sentence by women when it rarely progresses and causes death. The diagnosis is frequently followed by surgery and radiation.
Eileen: years ago I developed interstitial cystitis (which is inflammation of the bladder…and brutally painful). The urologist wanted to treat me with drugs and surgical procedures I was not willing to even try. Serendipitously, I happened on a book written by a urologist who specialized in IC who made dietary recommendations. I implemented those recommendations and virtually eliminated the problem. But, alas, how would drug companies survive if doctors used natural methods for treating disease conditions?
Dr. Unell: it’s been many years since I read the book I referenced. To my recollection it was titled You Don’t Have to Live with Cystitis by Larrian Gillespie.
It’s not always ‘what’ is diagnosed, it’s the treatment options chosen. Allopathic medicine has two major options, drugs and surgery. If the AMA was less defensive about other modalities, wider options for care could be explored: diet, psychological health, herbs, homeopathics, supplements….and probably more. And someone might consider that our stressful lifestyles, which is a feature of our culture, could use some examination.
Totally agree with you. One option that the typical allopathic physician ignores is treatment thru diet. A diagnosis of DCIS is seen as a potential death sentence by women when it rarely progresses and causes death. The diagnosis is frequently followed by surgery and radiation.
Eileen: years ago I developed interstitial cystitis (which is inflammation of the bladder…and brutally painful). The urologist wanted to treat me with drugs and surgical procedures I was not willing to even try. Serendipitously, I happened on a book written by a urologist who specialized in IC who made dietary recommendations. I implemented those recommendations and virtually eliminated the problem. But, alas, how would drug companies survive if doctors used natural methods for treating disease conditions?
WOW, Tara. Just WOW. What a great outcome. I'm going to look up the book you referenced. Sounds like good info to keep handy.
Dr. Unell: it’s been many years since I read the book I referenced. To my recollection it was titled You Don’t Have to Live with Cystitis by Larrian Gillespie.
Thank you Taera. That will make it so much easier. I like the idea.
Curious, What is DCIS?
Hi Kathryn Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, a type of breast cancer.
Thanks.