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by Linda__0__0, Jun 02, 1998 12:00AM
I just do not know who to listen to.. an MD or a Naturopath. The naturopath's (according to books) say that disorders in the body can show up in nail changes; my MD seems unconcerned. I have a nail change. Just above the white moon area is a rainbow effect of bluish-purple/white/redish-pink. I have other symptoms also and have found 20+ disorders that contain my main complaints: Malabsorption, PMS, Menopause, Mercury Poisoning (amalgams), ADD, chronic stress, food sensativities, liver disorders...etc. No doubt there are more. With the exception of the nail change, my symptoms do not change. Is there a way that I can list the symptoms and get some kind of feedback? Something that I can take to my MD to give some ideas of what to look for? Something that he will accept as credible and from a credible source?
Thank you.
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dear Jackie,
A physician will take a complete history and perform a physicial examination prior to deciding what if any tests are required. Often individual physical findings and/or symptoms do not lead to investigation because the overall gestalt is that there is no serious condition. If you have a specific concern, you may consider requesting a second opinion to evaluate that specific issue. Reading texts to obtain a list of all possible conditions that could cause a specific finding or symptom is not helpful to you or your doctor.
This information is presented for educational purposes only. Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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