re: Chiropractors Are Bull****

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This is exactly the problem. They don't solve/cure anything. If in my practice I told a patient they just needed to come back and see me weekly/monthly for a tune up they'd tell me to go frick myself and find a different doctor

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This is exactly what tradition "doctors"(GP) do too, in conjunction with the pharma industry. You think they want to "fix" your problems? There is much more money in treating the symptoms than there is in performing a cure(surgeons).

The return customer that you slow bleed is worth much more over their lifetime than the one customer you hit big with, that ONE time.

Call it legalize insurance fraud.

All they do is milk insurance companies.

they do too, but this thread isn't calling them all out at quacks. Stay on topic.

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I make it a point to ask directly the root cause may be of whatever ailment I may be suffering from, and have never received any worthwhile response, or even an attempt at a dialogue about lifestyle or preventive measures I am taking. The impression I get is that I am somehow bothering them with my inquiries, and they are perturbed that I would even question their immense knowledge on all things health.

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Why would they not answer a politely worded question? Mine always do. They've never told you you had a virus, or bacterial infection, or gallbladder disease or AIDS?

I saw dr. Dave Corbin.
He once treated several Olympic athletes that came to Baton Rouge for Olympic trials many years ago

He was excellent

If Quakopractic medicine were legit, why is it not taught at any legit state university. Go see a PT for legit therapy.

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WTF is dry needling?

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Western medicine's form of acupuncture. It is typically performed by PTs or pain management physicians trained in the procedure and is usually covered by most insurance.

"Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, is the use of either solid filiform needles (also referred to as acupuncture needles) or hollow-core hypodermic needles for therapy of muscle pain, including pain related to myofascial pain syndrome. Dry needling is sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS)."

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Why would they not answer a politely worded question? Mine always do. They've never told you you had a virus, or bacterial infection, or gallbladder disease or AIDS?

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I think people who go to the doctor want answers. They want to know what has happened or is happening to their body that has resulted in chronic ailments.

Conventional doctors are too quick to shrug their shoulders, dismiss the patient's concerns, and prescribe some pill that masks the most bothersome symptom while the underlying issue goes unresolved.

"lifestyle adjustments" are honestly not all that healthy. No one likes to be told the answer to not having diarrhea every time they eat pizza is to stop eating pizza. I understand it's not so obvious to some people, but common sense dictates you're less likely to have a problem if you avoid what causes the problem. That still doesn't address why you have the problem in the first place nor does it really improve their well being which is why you go to the doctor in the first place.

Let me give you an example. In January of 2016, I had a lot of vague GI-related issues. I saw a specialist who did an upper and lower scope. After the lower scope, the doctor said he wanted me to have an ultra sound and HIDA scan to check gallbladder.

Long story short, I received a callback from a nurse stating that I had a 13% ejection fraction. "what does that mean?" I asked. The nurse replied, "well, it just means you need to have your gallbladder removed. Instant relief. Do you have a surgeon?" Beyond the fact that the latter part of that sentence is patently false, I didn't even receive any guidance from my doctor beyond having to call and ask to speak to him where he basically said, "Yeah, you can get it removed if you want to. I would probably suggest having it removed. It has to be causing you some issues."

No explanation for "why" my gallbladder failed. I didn't have stones. Just that the organ had failed and needed to come out. Well, nearly two years after removal, the surgery has negatively infected my health in a lot of ways from bloating to acid reflux to nausea to dizziness and motion sickness.

I went to another GI to explain my symptoms and was told that I needed to "get to the point." He did not believe my dizziness was in any way related to my surgery and zeroed in on the acid reflux. I spent 3,000 to confirm I had reflux even though I had normal LES pressure.

Why do I have nausea after gallbladder removal? Why do I fail to properly digest fatty foods? Why do I have reflux with a normal LES? Why is my reflux worse on an empty stomach?

Whoops, don't know. Why don't you try taking a zantac at night before bed in addition to your PPI?

wtf, I didn't pay $3,000 to be advised to take an OTC medication in addition to the prescription I'm already taking.

Chiropractors and naturopathic doctors may all be BS artists, but at least they are trying to provide answers to these questions and more.

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Somehow you know why I'm going to see a doctor?? I'm speaking from my own (limited) experiences with physicians. I make it a point to ask directly the root cause may be of whatever ailment I may be suffering from, and have never received any worthwhile response, or even an attempt at a dialogue about lifestyle or preventive measures I am taking. The impression I get is that I am somehow bothering them with my inquiries, and they are perturbed that I would even question their immense knowledge on all things health.

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I was talking about people in general want something when they go to the doctor. Most people, maybe you are different, aren't ok with a pat on the back for their viral cold.

In your case you would have to be more specific about what dialouge you are trying to have with the doctor. Are you asking them about specific diets? Or if you should be taking 300mh of Egyptian red clam powder for your erectile dysfunction?

What are they failing to discuss with you?

Damn. Not sure how I missed that. Better late than never