Guest guest Posted April 12, 2002 Report Share Posted April 12, 2002 To the group and Marjorie -- I made a suggestion, based on my personal experience -- the way I would to a friend, which is how I've always regarded this group -- and I didn't make a diagnosis. I emphasized that the poster get to her doctor ASAP. I listed some other symptoms that might be valuable. Bell's can have a better outcome if it is diagnosed early. Marjorie, I realize that of late, you've appointed yourself a sort of " medical monitor " for the group, weighing in on everything from makeup to sunscreen to antibiotics. While your enthusiasm is considerable, I feel the initials after your name are invalidating and (I'm sure unintentionally) intimidating some posters. For example, if someone posted a similar question again, would I answer the same? Probably, because I'm me, although someone else might be intimidated by your " monitoring " . The way I see it, I might help one person with Bell's, and if it's not Bells, no one was harmed at all. I encourage group members to keep on posting. That is what has made this an useful and dynamic group -- and some of the posts " on the edge " have been the most interesting to read. Presumably, you too, Marjorie, feel the same way, and that's why you're here. As I remember, early on, you made no attempt to cast yourself as a skin specialist, neurologist, OB-GYN, etc. right? Don't you work in emergency medicine in some capacity? With no insult intended for you on a personal level, if doctors had all the answers, we wouldn't be here exchanging information... Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2002 Report Share Posted April 12, 2002 Suzi, though a neurological disorder, Bell's Palsy is commonly seen, diagnosed, and initially treated by emergency physicians, so you brought up a condition with which I'm relatively well-versed. When I replied, my attention was focused on a poster who might be left with the well-meaning but inaccurate impression that she has to visit her physician " ASAP. " There are neurologic conditions of the face that can cause burning and paresthesias, just not Bell's Palsy and not anything that required ASAP care separate from her discomfort or a rapid advancement of symptoms. I did agree with your recommendation for her to visit her physician. Regarding intimidation, all responsible physicians identify themselves as such on public health boards for legal/ethical reasons. I go out of my way to encourage use of my first name. Other posters refer respectfully to Dr. Sy, but I'm Marjorie. Of course I don't take the anger vented at me personally -- though, to be honest, I don't think it's a commendable way to post to other rosaceans in a support group in cyberspace, even if it's all a part of venting at the medical profession or protecting one's turf against a perceived enemy or whatever is going on. And please, I'm not the " medical monitor " of the group -- what a job from hell that would be! That's all I have to say. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > To the group and Marjorie -- > > I made a suggestion, based on my personal experience > -- the way I would to a friend, which is how I've > always regarded this group -- and I didn't make a > diagnosis. I emphasized that the poster get to her > doctor ASAP. I listed some other symptoms that might > be valuable. Bell's can have a better outcome if it is > diagnosed early. > > Marjorie, I realize that of late, you've appointed > yourself a sort of " medical monitor " for the group, > weighing in on everything from makeup to sunscreen to > antibiotics. While your enthusiasm is considerable, I > feel the initials after your name are invalidating and > (I'm sure unintentionally) intimidating some posters. > > For example, if someone posted a similar question > again, would I answer the same? Probably, because I'm > me, although someone else might be intimidated by your > " monitoring " . The way I see it, I might help one > person with Bell's, and if it's not Bells, no one was > harmed at all. > > I encourage group members to keep on posting. That is > what has made this an useful and dynamic group -- and > some of the posts " on the edge " have been the most > interesting to read. > > Presumably, you too, Marjorie, feel the same way, and > that's why you're here. As I remember, early on, you > made no attempt to cast yourself as a skin specialist, > neurologist, OB-GYN, etc. right? Don't you work in > emergency medicine in some capacity? > > With no insult intended for you on a personal level, > if doctors had all the answers, we wouldn't be here > exchanging information... > > Suzi > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2002 Report Share Posted April 12, 2002 Suzi, though a neurological disorder, Bell's Palsy is commonly seen, diagnosed, and initially treated by emergency physicians, so you brought up a condition with which I'm relatively well-versed. When I replied, my attention was focused on a poster who might be left with the well-meaning but inaccurate impression that she has to visit her physician " ASAP. " There are neurologic conditions of the face that can cause burning and paresthesias, just not Bell's Palsy and not anything that required ASAP care separate from her discomfort or a rapid advancement of symptoms. I did agree with your recommendation for her to visit her physician. Regarding intimidation, all responsible physicians identify themselves as such on public health boards for legal/ethical reasons. I go out of my way to encourage use of my first name. Other posters refer respectfully to Dr. Sy, but I'm Marjorie. Of course I don't take the anger vented at me personally -- though, to be honest, I don't think it's a commendable way to post to other rosaceans in a support group in cyberspace, even if it's all a part of venting at the medical profession or protecting one's turf against a perceived enemy or whatever is going on. And please, I'm not the " medical monitor " of the group -- what a job from hell that would be! That's all I have to say. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > To the group and Marjorie -- > > I made a suggestion, based on my personal experience > -- the way I would to a friend, which is how I've > always regarded this group -- and I didn't make a > diagnosis. I emphasized that the poster get to her > doctor ASAP. I listed some other symptoms that might > be valuable. Bell's can have a better outcome if it is > diagnosed early. > > Marjorie, I realize that of late, you've appointed > yourself a sort of " medical monitor " for the group, > weighing in on everything from makeup to sunscreen to > antibiotics. While your enthusiasm is considerable, I > feel the initials after your name are invalidating and > (I'm sure unintentionally) intimidating some posters. > > For example, if someone posted a similar question > again, would I answer the same? Probably, because I'm > me, although someone else might be intimidated by your > " monitoring " . The way I see it, I might help one > person with Bell's, and if it's not Bells, no one was > harmed at all. > > I encourage group members to keep on posting. That is > what has made this an useful and dynamic group -- and > some of the posts " on the edge " have been the most > interesting to read. > > Presumably, you too, Marjorie, feel the same way, and > that's why you're here. As I remember, early on, you > made no attempt to cast yourself as a skin specialist, > neurologist, OB-GYN, etc. right? Don't you work in > emergency medicine in some capacity? > > With no insult intended for you on a personal level, > if doctors had all the answers, we wouldn't be here > exchanging information... > > Suzi > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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