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DeadLetterOffice

(1,352 posts)
85. Totally.
Sat Dec 20, 2014, 12:00 PM
Dec 2014

I hate them. I hate the side effects from the prevention meds, and the treatment meds. And I'm not a huge fan of 31 needle sticks in my scalp every 12 weeks either, but at least those seem to do some actual GOOD.

This is how I try to explain migraine to those who don't get it:
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This is one of those "No DUH!" stories. Archae Dec 2014 #1
Actually, he may tout alternative practices, but he is not a "whore" (your word). MADem Dec 2014 #4
He may say that he does not endorse products, Curmudgeoness Dec 2014 #38
He goes out of his way to avoid mentioning brands and always, always issues that caveat I mentioned. MADem Dec 2014 #41
I almost never watch his show BUT - LiberalElite Dec 2014 #71
I have been forced to watch it (owing to the company I keep and I won't be rude and gripe MADem Dec 2014 #74
Oz is not a whore. The real "whores" are the chem/pharm AikidoSoul Dec 2014 #55
+1 Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #68
"Truth is you would have to have a deep knowledge of quantum physics to even begin to understand" Thor_MN Dec 2014 #79
Thanks Oprah. She gave America this con artist. yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #9
Among so many con artists nichomachus Dec 2014 #24
Oprah? A charlatan? ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #29
She spent her time foisting quacks on her audience nichomachus Dec 2014 #32
Okay, I disagree; but, OK. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #35
me too but OK Lulu KC Dec 2014 #61
yep. Deepak Chopra is the main quack that comes to mind. m-lekktor Dec 2014 #47
But she also spent time promoting Obama during his first run for president. n/t RebelOne Dec 2014 #62
Oh, don't forget "The Secret" CrawlingChaos Dec 2014 #73
falsely claiming to have some special knowledge/wisdom that they use to exploit others. AlbertCat Dec 2014 #45
Armenian Genocide Denier billhicks76 Dec 2014 #63
You mean Dr Oz? Archae Dec 2014 #64
Quelle surprise! 6000eliot Dec 2014 #2
Yes, exactly. Whoda thunkit? DeadLetterOffice Dec 2014 #49
Ah. I don't want Dr. Oz to be a fake. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2014 #3
Another of Oprah's cronies, like non-Dr. Phil ... Myrina Dec 2014 #5
I am SHOCKED SHOCKED to find gambling going on here. iandhr Dec 2014 #6
To put it in perspective, most campaign blather is baseless and wrong. And affects everyone. djean111 Dec 2014 #7
I don't watch Dr. Oz, .... AlbertCat Dec 2014 #48
What bothers me about Dr. Oz and other such popular doctors is the way LiberalLoner Dec 2014 #8
+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #31
+2 DeadLetterOffice Dec 2014 #50
Yes. Chronic migraines are not just a bad headache. hunter Dec 2014 #83
Totally. DeadLetterOffice Dec 2014 #85
As a diabetic, I can totally relate to what you are saying! n/t markpkessinger Dec 2014 #72
yes, I just ran into similar bad advice here about cardiovascular disease. kwassa Dec 2014 #86
Unlike real doctors, who are always right. tridim Dec 2014 #10
My real doctor left me disabled , my Holistic Doctor fixed me. bahrbearian Dec 2014 #14
+1 Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #69
"Dr" Oz promotes water memory therapy Major Nikon Dec 2014 #15
And "real doctors" regularly put people on antibiotics for minor viral infections. tridim Dec 2014 #18
Antibiotics are generally effective for their intended use Major Nikon Dec 2014 #22
people bitch, moan and flap around until the "real doctor" gives them what they want.... paleotn Dec 2014 #27
These medical experts shouldn't allow patients to prescribe serious medications for themselves. tridim Dec 2014 #28
"It's a disgusting practice perpetrated by DOCTORS, for money." NickB79 Dec 2014 #54
This is a ridiculous statement... Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #70
Oh my God!!! paleotn Dec 2014 #60
What would you rather have...?? CanSocDem Dec 2014 #80
The only time that happened to me Ratty Dec 2014 #51
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! Kablooie Dec 2014 #11
It has a lot to do with nothing, i have found good and valuable information on his Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #12
Fucking quack product shill. L0oniX Dec 2014 #13
At best, medical doctors are . . FairWinds Dec 2014 #16
He's a quack. HappyMe Dec 2014 #17
But he makes people feel good about their self-diagnosed gluten intolerance Orrex Dec 2014 #19
Gluten intolerance, like many food intolerances and allergies, pnwmom Dec 2014 #39
You and I have discussed this previously, and IIRC we're more or less on the same page Orrex Dec 2014 #46
Omg he's molting Kalidurga Dec 2014 #20
... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #37
Not sensible and very very annoying the way the ads pop up all over the place oldandhappy Dec 2014 #21
Can't WAIT to show this to my Sister! Derek V Dec 2014 #23
Half empty or half full? sunnystarr Dec 2014 #25
If more than half of your doctor's recommendations to you... DeadLetterOffice Dec 2014 #52
Half empty or half full of shit is a bad ratio no matter how you slice it. Throd Dec 2014 #53
Non Traditional Medicine markmyword Dec 2014 #26
So what should I have eaten to fix my broken shoulder? jeff47 Dec 2014 #36
Fine. So put your alternative medicine through the same testing Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #82
Absurd that he didn't research Medline, Zynx or another evidence-based-medicine reference ... Scuba Dec 2014 #30
He'll use the FOX "News" defense that it's okay to lie to millions of people. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #33
All ye need to know: Joseph Mercola is one of Oz's favorite guests jmowreader Dec 2014 #34
I make my living as a subtitler War Horse Dec 2014 #40
"I wish he would speak in complete sentences more often than not, but other than that..." Iggo Dec 2014 #67
Not surprised. sakabatou Dec 2014 #42
Only half? AlbertCat Dec 2014 #43
What is the average percent of medical advice doled out by doctors that turns out pnwmom Dec 2014 #44
About TV doctors and lawyers who advertise on the sides of buses: Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #56
so, par for the course, then? XD MisterP Dec 2014 #57
Dr. Oz buys the wheat belly bs. yellowcanine Dec 2014 #58
Weight Loss Drug - Obesity is a disease cyberspirit Dec 2014 #59
This is breaking news? AngryOldDem Dec 2014 #65
Half baked woo... Thor_MN Dec 2014 #66
his show is complete shyte Skittles Dec 2014 #75
And he supports that lunatic, John of God!! longship Dec 2014 #76
All this talk just shows more evidence that Americans don't give a shit about ethics AZ Progressive Dec 2014 #77
i don't normally watch his show but the DesertFlower Dec 2014 #78
Shocking! Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #81
Think of the brighter side, he's got a better record than television news! hunter Dec 2014 #84
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