Has a doctor ever given you advice or medication that proved to be harmful to you?
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I had recurrent ear pain and wax buildup in my right ear for years, that my GP could not resolve.  I finally got a recommendation to an ENT.  This fellow saw me for all of 3 minutes, was incredibly rude, caused me substantial pain during the exam, and said I had TMJ.  It turned out to not be TMJ, but a malignant tumor of the ear canal tissue, that was finally diagnosed 5 years later by a great ENT.  It the first jerk had sent me for further testing, the tumor would have been detected at a much earlier stage, and the extensive surgery and radiation treatment required avoided.  Instead, now I am 98% deaf in that ear (only bone conduction hearing, as I have no ear canal, ear drum, and had two middle ear bones removed) and have to be followed up every 6 months with a PET scan to catch the inevitable spread of this disease.
113465
Josepa took the words away from me. Talk to your doctor before quitting your meds. You are evidentally taking the drug for a reason and it is never good to just stop taking something without the advice of a doctor. \n\nAnother thing is if you REALLY want to know there is usually a little pampthlet that comes with your meds and the pampthlet will go over that with you. \n\nHere's one website you can look at and then maybe you can go from there. Good luck to you :)
741977
WHEN I WAS 16 I WENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR MIGRAINES.  HE WAS A GYNECOLOGIST AND INSISTED THAT BIRTH CONTROL PILLS WOULD HELP.  WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE VISIT, HE MADE ME STRIP DOWN AND PUT ON A GOWN AND GET ON THE TABLE IN THE STIRRUPS.  AND AS HE BEGAN THE EXAM, HE EXCUSED HIMSELF FOR AN EMERGENCY OUTSIDE THE ROOM.  HE LEFT ME IN THAT POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES WHILE HE ARGUED OUTSIDE OF MY DOOR WITH HIS WIFE.  WHEN HE CAME BACK IN, I WAS COMPLETELY DRESSED AND HE GOT ON TO ME FOR DRESSING--THE EXAM WASN'T OVER.  I INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS INDEED OVER AND THEN I PROCEEDED TO CUSS HIM OUT.  AND WHEN I GOT TO THE PAYMENT WINDOW, I TOLD THE GIRL THAT THE ONLY WAY THEY'D BE GETTING ANY PAYMENT FOR THOSE SERVICES WAS IF SHE GOT THE MONEY OUT OF HIS WIFE'S ACCOUNT!!!\n\nI'VE NEVER BEEN SO PISSED OFF IN MY LIFE!!!
421477
Stop taking the medicine, or see your doctor, don't rely on this place to give you any correct answer
842331
anything that someone says that could harm you\n\nI had a guy say to me on facebook:\n\n"I almost broke my hnd and the next time i see you thats not all that will break."
109566
Be very careful taking products like this.  Have you talked to your doctor?  Do it the safe way, under a doctor's supervision.
65402
The jury is really out on this. Most doctors believe there are some harmful effects, but that they are not something that induces permanent damage.
904744
To most MD's we are just cattle, stupid beasts that have to be tended, and are there for them just to make money.  Time is money, I have asked my own specialist for side effects on a treatment he was prescribing and he just mentioned one, turned out I had a real problem with a side effect that he did not mention, and had to resort to webMD to find out what was happening.  You just have to get used to the system and learn to work with it, which makes us different from stupid beasts but makes them closer to sob's.
1017016
I mentioned that I was taking diet pills in one of my questions, and everyone told me that it was dangerous.
1031978
Make an appointment with your Dr.  Never accept medical advice from anyone else.
277437
hon, make an apointment for your doctor,  don't rely on the advice of people you don't know for medical problems.
47576
It's certainly beyond unprofessional and unethical.  \n\nIf someone referred you to this person, please contact your referrer about this doctor.  If you know of what hospital they are affiliated with, please also inform the hospital as well.\n\nI'm assuming you are an American.  Please contact your local AMA as well.  From their website: "1. A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care, with compassion and respect for human dignity and rights."\n\nHowever, none of this is legally enforceable. You have no LEGAL recourse except for a malpractice suit, which may help you with your feelings but won't have any effect on this doctor except to possibly raise her malpractice insurance rates.  Malpractice is just considered part of the job nowadays.\n\n(If you are from another country, putting your country of origin in the question may help get a better answer. )\n\nIf you would do me a favor, I would appreciate if you could go to my blog and comment.  I have an entry that is pertinent to this issue and I would appreciate feedback\nThe entry: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-yY6VqgMrYqc5o1.b6JGxeg--?p=7\n\nThe introduction: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-yY6VqgMrYqc5o1.b6JGxeg--?p=18
29160
never ask here\nask a real Doctor
1054289
Your doctor tells you.
12646
Taking the advice of anyone on the Internet when it comes to medicine interactions is not advisable.  Always check with a pharmacist or your doctor about these matters.  They are highly trained and qualified to help you.
102000
seek professional medical advice
243462
What could be harmful to you?