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This happens with legit medical conditions, but also diagnoses that have been made up by the internet. For example, "Wireless Sensitivity," and "Moregellons Dis
by phren0logy 15y ago
This happens with legit medical conditions, but also diagnoses that have been made up by the internet. For example, "Wireless Sensitivity," and "Moregellons Disease." It would be helpful to know which category we're talking about.
Speaking of which, the idea that they might "refuse to believe it when it is in front of their eyes" is, when judiciously applied, a strength of evidence-based medicine. Anecdotal experience should not be discarded, but needs to be put in the context of the existing mountain of scientific data.
Edit: Also, it is totally unacceptable that any of these doctors would laugh at your friend. No matter the situation, this should prompt a thorough discussion of the reasoning the doctor is using to decide to treat or not treat.
- Qz 15y agoDamnit, here I was, having completely forgotten about the fictitious horrors of Moregellons Disease, and now you had to remind me. For a fake disease, that shit still creeps me the fuck out.