Medical jargon & opinions

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

I am very grateful to the people in this group who have contributed

to the improvement of my rosacea, from Dr. Marjorie Lazoff to Mike

and his Gold Bond. The point is that we have all helped each other

by contributing our rituals, ideas and knowledge about this

condition.

I don't see how the physicians facts, figures and opinions

are " silencing " those of the common laymen. I myself being a

medical student was approached by Dr. Marjorie regarding my interest

in trying out some homeopathy. She gave me her feedback and

inquired about my search for non-traditional medicine. I responded

with honesty and it ended there. I continue to follow the posts,

learning everyday on what is factual and medically researched, and

also embracing the non traditional approaches that have worked for

many. There are no absolutes. The medical community in this board

has a duty to inform and even warn all of us about the potential

benefits and risks of whatever approach chosen by the rest of the

members. That's their implicit responsability. This is not about

attacking Dr. Pilcher or critizing clinical studies. This is about

being free and able to voice our opinions.

It is not my intention, and I don't see how it could be the

intention of any of the physicians on this board to intimidate

others with the promotion of the traditional medical approach. I

continue to post and contribute even when having been called

a " sloppy thinker " by Dr. Lazoff. I know she means well, as do all

of the other medical members on this board. I continue to research

and inquire about homeopathy, and I continue to search for te right

answer on what I have theorized. I still appreciate the input of

those whith so much more experience than me, medical or non medical.

I all of us, the members of this support group, are able to accept

each other's inputs with maturity and respect, there is no reason to

feel silenced or intimidated by anyone, medical degree or not.

Eliza Hueda