You can get personalized medicine by going to your doctor regularly to discuss and set goals for your health. For many years I had the incorrect impression that

You can get personalized medicine by going to your doctor regularly to discuss and set goals for your health. For many years I had the incorrect impression that you were only supposed to go to the doctor when you're sick. Humans are incredibly complex and sometimes they require maintenance in order to continue running optimally. For example, unless you have a great diet, which most people don't, it's unlikely you're getting all required nutrients and vitamins, which could manifest itself as all sorts of unexpected symptoms. It can feel very frustrating to bring up a serious concern to your doctor only to have them dismiss it or to receive an ineffective treatment. But you shouldn't give up hope, they're really your best chance for success! If you feel like your concerns aren't being taken seriously then find a new doctor. Sometimes there's a list of possible treatments and you have to work your way through them until finding the one that's most effective; this can be incredibly annoying and demotivating, but it's incredibly important that you stick through it. Medical science is extremely complex and your doctor is doing their best to help you. Try writing down any symptoms or problems before your appointment; by providing as much information as possible to your healthcare provider you increase the chances that they'll be able to perform a successful diagnosis and treat your condition effectively. If you have a medical condition then you should make it your responsibility to keep up with any and all related innovations and research. It's unrealistic to expect doctors to be on top of every single related change to what might be a fairly niche condition. Whenever you find something new or relevant you can bring it up to your doctor and discuss it with them. I do wish there was a place to submit anecdotal data related to medical topics. You couldn't use the data to conclusively prove anything, but I'm sure it could help in identifying potential research topics of interest. It's entirely possible that there are communities or families which have accidentally discovered cures or treatments for conditions or symptoms which aren't widely known. A symptom could manifest itself very subtly and end up getting treated without anyone taking notice. For example: a spouse might notice that certain foods make their couple a bit short-tempered or grumpy so they start cooking those dishes less frequently. Perhaps by switching diets they avoid developing some terrible condition!