In a message dated 12/2/2006 11:11:38 A.M. US Eastern Standard Time,  
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Sometimes even begging with the research in hand does not work.   And when 
your thyroid is off you cant even function well enough to fight  for what you 
need.

Nancy >>>>
I sometimes tell my patients that they have been drafted into the "Thyroid  
Wars" when they get a thyroid problem that doesn't conform to current erroneous 
 prejudices about the value of lab work over the history in  making any 
Diagnosis. The Medical profession's widespread ignorance of  Thyroid difficulties 
killed members of my family and used up too many years of  my life.
 
The "Thyroid Wars" are the battles that we all fight to get the treatment  we 
need for our thyroid problems. On the good side, any battle  that we win in 
this war is not only good for ourselves and our  loved ones; but it will make 
it a bit easier for the next poor  soul who needs thyroid help.
 
The most hopeful things that could improve Medical care are the  Internet and 
groups like this one that bring bright intelligent,  empowered people 
together.
 
In my 33 years in Medicine, I have seen Thyroid care improve, not because  of 
the Medical profession or the Drug companies; but because of informed  
consumers who refused to tolerate poor care. 
 
Margaret Mead said, "Some think that a small group of dedicated people  can 
change the world. It is the only thing that ever has."
 
 
Doc Don
 
 









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