Blog Intro: Notes from a Doctor's Practice
For almost three years you have seen my posts in many communities and I have been able to jump in to discussions when possible. Well, because Dailystrength has grown we are trying a new format to reach as many of you as we can: "Notes from a Doctor's Practice" will be my new blog.
I plan on covering important news in medicine, new study results, new medications and general adult medicine topics pertinent to all of you. I will also use some of your messages as a springboard for blogs. I didn't realize how satisfying it would be to research my topics, dig through journals and think about what our DS members want to read from a practicing Internal Medicine doc.
So it's official: I am now a Physician, Professor, mom, wife, daughter, and a blogger. My hope is that you enjoy my entries and learn something at the same time.
Dr O.
Categories: Personal Opinion
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Looking forward to seeing your blog!
By vchen May 9, 2008 10:30pm
Thanks for sticking by us Dr. O! Your a great person, as I've told you before! Keep up the good work and people's spirits with your care and understanding.
By htag May 9, 2008 4:41pm
This is wonderful news, Dr. O, I hope I can find your blog as, sometimes I get a little lost and can't find what I am looking for, lol.
Keep up the good work, you guys are awesome!
By Memawshewa May 9, 2008 12:43pm
3 years ago i had gullian barre. i still have numbness in lower legs and feet. feels like i am wearing heavy boots all the time. have been on a lot of pain medicine since that time. i take1400mg of neurontin a day besides other medicines. will i be on this medicine from now on or will it help me to not come down with gbs again. should i be trying to go down on some of the medicine. the doctor just says i am doing fine just keep up what i am doing. do you have any research on this? please respond thanks candyman
By candyman May 9, 2008 9:53am
Dr. O---
Thanks for all you do; you're amazing! Somewhere on the blog, let us know about some of the things you've published. My personal concern is etrahepatic manifestations of HCV.... but I'd like to view a list of ALL your published writings---b/c you're such an amazing and impressive person! Thanks for making such a huge difference in so many lives! keef
By keefer May 9, 2008 9:21am
Dr. O
I have had Fibromyagia for a very long time now but. I might add it only took me down for two full years I was able to get it in remission about 8 years ago. At that time I dove right back into fulltime employment, maintained a household and babysat almost full time for my grandson. While my marriage was history and we both knew it, I loved the fullfillment of my life. I was forever busy doing something. A little over four years ago I had a winter accident leaving me unconcious and with several injuries including an acquired brain injury, this is one real battle but the fibro is and has been in full flare up since the accident. The lawyers and Insurance Company are not helping, meaning one specialist after another. I am now on 200mg of Lyrica a day as I cannot take any narcotic medication at due to serious side effects. Can you tell me is there anything new on the market that helps people with fibro?
By Jennijem May 8, 2008 6:43pm
Good grief, the term "super woman" comes no where near to describing this lady....my admiration abounds for the amount of support goups you "support"....
By CeejayLo May 8, 2008 4:37pm
Forgive me if I missed it....but I did not see anything above for addiction and especially Marijuana addiction.
By alittlebroken May 8, 2008 1:36pm
Hi Dr. O: I have kicked cigarettes coming up on two years. You and DS helped me so much. I appreciate your suggestions and medical advice. I learned quite a bit reading your comments. Gee, looking forward to your new blog on DS. Thanks again, Dr. O. Luv, Ree
By reenee May 8, 2008 8:30am
When will DS start validating Neuropathy and/or Autonomic problems as a medical topic and create a group of it's own, where we will actually be easily found in a "search" under medical topics and/or without having to search through 20+ random pages - only being able to find it if you click on a link called "create your own group". www.dailystrength.org/groups/Neuro...
By NeuropathyTeam May 8, 2008 1:56am
Dr Orange, I appreciate having your expertise on this web site. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimotos Enchepalopaphy which I being treated with steroids. I also have pagets disease. Is steroids contraindicated in pagets? What other medictions would you reccomend to treat my HE? thankyou? :)
By goforit May 7, 2008 8:53pm
Dr. Orrange,
I may have thought that you gave opinions or advice to patients that read and write on this Sarcoidosis Support Group only with Daily Strength website. If you go over all these various support groups listed above then you are busy alot of the time. Anyway I wrote a summary about my health issues and request your comments or advice on that Advice portion with Sarcoidosis Support Group on April 9, 2008 and as of today you never responded. Please read over this when you have time though, I'll get back later tomorrow or this weekend.
gary
By hasbeenskier May 7, 2008 7:31pm
Well, I am looking forward to your blogs!!
By heartache101 May 7, 2008 4:06pm
What a nice twist! I only joined this site three days ago and I'm already feeling like it is one of the best I've seen yet! It is exciting to have a practicing internist participating as well! Thank you for your time and interest here. I know you will most likely hear from me again!
MERF
By MERF May 7, 2008 1:39pm
I am recent spinal cord injury. I am six months out from the date of injury. My question is this-just recently I am getting my reflexes back when you tap on the knee section. They are strong reflexes which get me excited that some things are coming back and should only get better. Tell me, please, what do you think? I am a C4-C7&8 incomplete. I have gone from an ASIA2-to an ASIA3. Because I can move a couple of my toes.
By TerryP May 7, 2008 1:39pm
I'm glad to see a doctor post here on DailyStrength. It will be good to hear your opinions and obrservations (from your practice).
By befoley May 7, 2008 12:55pm
Dr Sharon... I'm pleased to hear about your success; congratulations! I'm new on this site and have family support; but not an understanding because no one else is bipolar, not surprising actually! I lost my high profile and very well compensated job this year. I'm wondering if others have same issue and what they are doing to combat the disease for jobs and/or finding a new one. Seems I've been roadblocked each time I'm interviewed as I have a dynamic past history on my resume. Very confusing for me. Thx in advance of your Blog; I've never 'blogged' before, but 'am reaching out for this type of alternative support... BT
By btbtbt May 7, 2008 12:50pm
Thank-you so much for your time and knowledge, and your willing to be such a great help to so many. Bless you!!!
By LindaF May 7, 2008 11:51am
What kind of doctor are you?
By shen May 7, 2008 10:47am
thank-you for your interest in the human race!
By janetphillips May 6, 2008 9:37pm
Great. I hope you will help us educate others about OCD. Often misunderstood (that hand washing thing) and even maligned (fastidious perfectionists). Very little is understood especially about those whose rituals aren't evident. I'm glad you're doing this.
By clutteryermind May 6, 2008 9:34pm
Great suffer I can not wait to see more things i am in the depression support group.
By mzsweething May 6, 2008 8:59pm
Greetings Dr. Orrange. I recently had an odd experience that I thought you should know considering our privacy and all. I am in the BP support group.
I was reading notes on a friend's profile page and saw an interesting comment to someone else so I clicked through to her and I could read her journal EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LOCKED FOR HER FRIENDS ONLY.
Of course, I didn't finish reading it, but I thought perhaps you could pass this info along.
We have all been up in arms about people having access to our info if they google our user name (they can see our email address, etc.), but no one seems to care.
Thank you very much for your time.
Kind regards,
Grace
By Grace204 May 6, 2008 8:53pm
This is so exciting and I know that you will be a very busy lady. I already have many questions.....Congratts!
By 5dog May 6, 2008 8:35pm
great stuff. can't wait to read more!
By DJH May 6, 2008 8:22pm