GAH!!! Medical gripes.

[nanbolein]

I need to rant. It really drives me bananas when I have an issue and suddenly everyone is an expert and wants to contradict what my doctor tells me. Anecdotal solutions are fine for some things, but in other cases I'm going to listen to my doctor. My grandmother and mother are having tizzies over my blood pressure issues, telling me to cut my salt

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[daisy23]

*sigh* Everyone is an expert, aren't they? And of course them trying to tell you what to do just stresses you out more, which makes your BP go up more. Try just not talking to them about it, (or flat out lie if you have to.)

[daisy23]

That's exactly it! I'm going to have to just start not telling them, because nothing I say is right. Things have changed a lot in the 50 years since Mom was born or the 30 years since I was. Heck, it's even changed since I had Joey 8 years ago.

[paradox528]

I'm an expert in you and I'm an expert in ignoring people. So, I am telling you, with full expertise, to ignore people who are not your doctor.
/hugs

[nanbolein]

Thank you. I will take your expert advice.

[paradox528]

You're welcome. You damn well better.

[whysoserious]

I know they're just trying to help, but you're doing the right thing by trusting your doctor. :) Hang in there!