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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 5:04 pm
Has anyone seen an osteopath regularly for some time -- as your GP / internist? Comments about the practice or the doctor? I'm in need a GP kind of doctor and the clinic where I go has an osteopath. I know what osteopathy is generally. Sounds interesting to me. I think of myself as basically healthy, but have had one problem. Four years ago I was diagnosed with very very early breast cancer / DCIS. (I believe that was Sheryl Crow's diagnosis.) I make sure to get the "boobies" checked out every year. Would an osteopath be "up" on things related to that? Because of my insurance, want just one doctor visit per year unless other problems develop.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, August 21, 2006 - 10:17 am
Well, I used to go to a practice where the doc I saw was an osteopath. I wasn't particularly impressed. I was brought up to believe they are quacks. But I don't think that is true; in fact, they have additional training beyond an MD's training. It is their slant on medicine that by manipulating the body (though mine never did that!) they can help the patient achieve optimal health that is considered questionable by some. Personally, I can't shake the belief that MDs are better than osteopaths. But heck, I've come to accept all the nutrient and supplement-based info as true, whereas not too long ago I scoffed at it. So don't go by me. I'd like to hear others' opinions about this, esp Babyruth's as she is a nurse.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 3:03 pm
Color, I think it depends on the state you are in. I've heard that in some areas someone called an osteopath may not have full medical training, but I do know that in California they do and have that extra training for adjustments and seem more attuned to the whole patient.. at least my doctor does. I've been seeing my OD for quite awhile now.. 5 or more years and I adore him. He was a referral from my MD Gynecologist and he is highly thought of by all of the other docs I see.. rheumatologist, neurologist, gastroenterologist.. The GI doc said, about my gyn and about my family doc/od that "they are complete doctors and they spend time with their patients".. I might add that the GI doc fits that description to a T. My OD spends time with patients, does all the normal prescribing and diagnosing and bloodwork, but he also will do adjustments (by appointment and those are hard to get).. I had seen him for several years and, after a root canal, the endodontist had really exacerbated my TMJ to the point that my jaw was audibly clicking.. I happened to go to my OD for something else and asked what would be the best way to non invasively help the jaw situation.. he said he could adjust it, so I made and appt. it was painful but he worked on me for an HOUR and I came out feeling SO much better.. he also worked on my back and that was pretty darned wonderful. And with an entire hour, we had more time to talk, not just about health stuff but general as well.. Unlike a chiropractor (in my exp) he doesn't seem to urge people to come in all the time for adjustments but it is a wonderful addition to what he can do for patients. I've talked to other patients of his and they all feel very positive about him.
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Spoton
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09-16-2005
| Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 12:13 pm
I know this is an old thread, but wanted to add my 2 cents. We have lots of DO's around here - there is a major university about a mile from my office, so probably more stay in this area to practice than other places. Around here, the DO's blend with the MDs, often in the same practices and clinics. Anywho, my GP is a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) (LOL, Seamonkey - 'OD' is Doctor of Optometry - the ones who check your vision - not medically trained...) I love my DO - he is all that Seamonkey said - very much into listening and diagnosis. Not so quick to jump to conclusions about the symptoms. He, also, has used the "adjustments" very sparingly. I am going to him this Friday to talk to him about weight reduction (mine, not his - LOL!) He has never, ever, chided me about my weight and is totally non-pushy, so I'm eager to see what he may have to offer for help.
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