April 5, 2010Reader’s doc was wrong and Dr. Google was right

Filed under: Success Story by merylrunion |

A Reader wrote: I was misdiagnosed as bipolar when I really had narcolepsy. A consultation with Dr. Google really helped cinch the diagnosis. I went back to my doctor with a letter describing my symptoms and asked to be tested. He prescribed the sleep study.

A few years later my son was diagnosed with an epilepsy syndrome. He was put on meds that made him crazy. Dr. Google said the symptoms didn’t make sense for that syndrome. I got a second opinion and he has a different type of epilepsy, and we got him off those horrible drugs.

In current times, patients really have to advocate for themselves. Just watch mystery diagnosis. Doctors often think people are “faking” to get attention, but this is probably rare. If you have insurance that lets you, get a second opinion if you think something is not right. Always question the medications they put you on, and ask about alternatives to the treatments they prescribe. After I have asked, I have been able to use foods or herbs instead of the drugs they originally suggested.