If you’re wondering what “integrative medicine” means, I think this is the best description I’ve heard: “‘integrating’ quackery with conventional medicine”https://respectfulinsolence.com/2018/08/22/scam-nonpharmacologic-treatments-for-pain/ …
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And for anyone curious about the pain clinic interaction I give you a screenshot direct from the visit notes (yes, is an MD board certified in pain med & anestesia). Don’t know why, but I cut Dr’s name as they are on Twitterpic.twitter.com/w1AK7NdWkL
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I’ll also likely leave this state after graduation or post-doc (we’ll see how that goes) because I literally cannot continue my life by these “integrative medicine”/no medicinal pain relief rules. Just trying to get by & see my own PCP for SOME pain management following above
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Also, they were/are wrong. And didn’t like me saying that. They kept at it until I just lied on exam table until it all was over
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Sorry that happened to you. That’s inappropriate and unacceptable
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I am almost certain I saw the same doctor in wa and received the same exact advice . It was devastating and I am still in terrible pain etc etc. only addition ..... don’t use plastic to “heat items up in” I kid you not
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I’m really sorry. It sucks & is cruel to people in debilitating pain
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This is literally what HMOs are often doing now. Health insurance doesn't want to pay for a diagnosis. I'm sorry this happened to you.
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Generally agree with you, but surgical diagnosis was 100% covered by my plan, which is a privilege in the US healthcare system & I fully recognize that privilege
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You always have the turmeric option
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