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In reply to the discussion: I need advice badly [View all]

peggysue2

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7. LOL. I'm constantly riding my husband and younger son to . . .
Sun Oct 29, 2023, 10:42 AM
Oct 2023

Stay away from Dr. Google. It can drive you crazy and just add to stressful situations.

My husband had his nose pressed to the screen reading every dire warning about his recent liver surgery. All it did was scare the bejesus out of him. Same thing with my son reading everything he could about his baby girl's condition. The online information is all over place and you can't ask Dr. Google for clarification on worst case scenarios or if those worst case scenarios and/or particulars apply specifically to you or a loved one.

Same thing with interpreting test results.

Asking a trusted physician or a good PA is a better route in the long term. Better for your mental health, too.

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