Why We Removed the Dr. Berkson Thread

[Cindy]

Hi,

We took down the thread about Dr. Berkson until we have a chance to check into his background, credentials and treatments.  Given this is a holiday weekend, we won't be able to do that until next week.  

We appreciate your patience and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

Cindy Thompson
MedHelp

[mikesimon]

I don't believe Upbeat has ever treated with SOC. I could be wrong but I don't think I have ever seen it here - if he has. I think he's been a long time "watcher and waiter".
Mike

[jdwithhcv]

"My way or the highway"?  Where do you get that?  It was MedHelp (not me) that took down your thread, and MedHelp  that checked into the Berkson program and made decisions based on that investigation.  So get your indignation off me.  I suggest what any thinking person would suggest - those who wish to discuss Berkson should do so however they can.  If that means starting a discussion group, isn't that a better alternative than to keep railing against the editorial decisions of MedHelp?  In my view, that is what an intelligent person would do.

I don't care what you discuss or where you discuss it.  If you are going to post in a public forum (of which I am a member) your discussion will necessarily be open to comment from other members.  As you dislike getting comments from those who disagree with you, your alternative is to create a group that excludes those people.  As long as you post on MedHelp, I will comment on your posts or not, as I see fit.

If I had tried SOC and failed to clear I expect I would be disappointed and discouraged, however I doubt my disappointment would embrace the resentment of "big pharma" that is evident in your remarks.  And I certainly would not cast aspersions on those who cleared and are grateful for their SVR.  Accusing me and other proponents of SOC of "being involved with drug companies" or "having a vested interest" certainly sounds hostile to me.

That being said, any time "big pharma" wishes to retain my services, I will gladly discuss the matter.

jd

[Bill1028]

What will you be looking for in your next blood test to determine if it is working?

[nygirl7]

Well Upbeat I'm not anti big pharma because I do realize that you are not cured but do not think that they are evil.  I almost did not hit SVR but would have been appreciative for the others who have and would still not have wasted my money on false tonics or potions or men who claimed false things.

I would have waited for a trial or tried something else though as proven by medical science to work.  That is the difference I do not believe in promoting false products just to make someone feel good as it is not productive in the slightest.

But then again I do use beauty products that claim to make my skin look like a 20 year old so I guess that is the same thing, but it's not hurting anybody which unproven things do.

[Upbeat]

Yep.  The old my way or the highway.  I am not hostile with anyone, nor am I defending anyone. Everyone has to make their own choices and just becaause I keep an open mind and try to look at all points of view does not mean i am defending anyone.

[Proactive]

"here we go again more rowing " yes, with one paddle. and you know where that get's ya.