Re: Bell's Palsy- Doctor on Board

April 12, 2002

I was wondering when the Group was going to catch on this...

I too have decided to lay low on the board bec of the heavy

traditional medical tone " Marjorie " keeps hammering on us. I'm

seeking other rosacea forums. While she is free to post as she

desires, its a two way street here...and unfortunately, maybe its

just my interpretation, but she dimisses anything except trad medical

info. Fine, that's what she's trained to do, but its getting out of

hand and eliminates the balance of alt versus trad.

I'm sure she means well. Perhaps she's getting behind the scenes

encouragement from somewhere, or like many doctors, just refuse to

listen, who knows. I suspect she's so immune to complaints or

negativity, she's treating the board like her patients -- She knows

whats best, and that's that. So, I almost feel sorry for her.

Keep in mind, for most of us, the trad approach didn't work so we're

looking for other ways to heal ourselves. I would hate to see the

proposed other ways dissapear.

This issue isn't likely to go away anytime soon....Good Luck.

GT

> To the group and Marjorie --

> > 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.

>

April 12, 2002

I was wondering when the Group was going to catch on this...

I too have decided to lay low on the board bec of the heavy

traditional medical tone " Marjorie " keeps hammering on us. I'm

seeking other rosacea forums. While she is free to post as she

desires, its a two way street here...and unfortunately, maybe its

just my interpretation, but she dimisses anything except trad medical

info. Fine, that's what she's trained to do, but its getting out of

hand and eliminates the balance of alt versus trad.

I'm sure she means well. Perhaps she's getting behind the scenes

encouragement from somewhere, or like many doctors, just refuse to

listen, who knows. I suspect she's so immune to complaints or

negativity, she's treating the board like her patients -- She knows

whats best, and that's that. So, I almost feel sorry for her.

Keep in mind, for most of us, the trad approach didn't work so we're

looking for other ways to heal ourselves. I would hate to see the

proposed other ways dissapear.

This issue isn't likely to go away anytime soon....Good Luck.

GT

> To the group and Marjorie --

> > 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.

>

April 12, 2002

I was wondering when the Group was going to catch on this...

I too have decided to lay low on the board bec of the heavy

traditional medical tone " Marjorie " keeps hammering on us. I'm

seeking other rosacea forums. While she is free to post as she

desires, its a two way street here...and unfortunately, maybe its

just my interpretation, but she dimisses anything except trad medical

info. Fine, that's what she's trained to do, but its getting out of

hand and eliminates the balance of alt versus trad.

I'm sure she means well. Perhaps she's getting behind the scenes

encouragement from somewhere, or like many doctors, just refuse to

listen, who knows. I suspect she's so immune to complaints or

negativity, she's treating the board like her patients -- She knows

whats best, and that's that. So, I almost feel sorry for her.

Keep in mind, for most of us, the trad approach didn't work so we're

looking for other ways to heal ourselves. I would hate to see the

proposed other ways dissapear.

This issue isn't likely to go away anytime soon....Good Luck.

GT

> To the group and Marjorie --

> > 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.

>

April 13, 2002

I have been on here for quite some time...reading so many wonderful posts and

different ideas (hey, who knows what might work?) and it really upsets me

when people on this board " fuss " with each other. We all need to be

open-minded and support each other. We certainly shouldn't be " judging "

each other and setting up factions. After all, we are all in this

together..... " all victims in one boat on a stormy sea....and we owe each

other our deepest loyalty. " I truly appreciate all of the ideas and advice

that people have posted; please keep all of the ideas coming along. Thanks,

April 13, 2002