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Don’t read into to things too much on the internet, our bodies are all different remember that, reading into certain things can make use worry , play on our minds, make us anxious because we read what we didn’t like or understand.

Keep strong everyone of the mind , body and the inner you .

Regards Rick

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Taviterry

I suspect that I resort to Dr Google more than most, visiting only authoritative websites, but what else can one do when appointments are very short and there are technical terms to understand? As I've mildly "ranted" several times recently (perhaps too often?), I've had only two rushed 8-10 minute telephone appointments with a doctor who I have a little difficult understanding, about a Haematology condition that is causing me more worry than during my build-up to a TAVI. Nor is his department communicative. Which is why I'm arranging an online consultation with a specialist in Poland, with my being able to send him six or eight questions in advance.

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Badger1966 in reply toTaviterry

Plain old common sense

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Dr Google's consulting room isn't always a reliable source of information. As you say, using the internet should perhaps come with a 'health warning '

However if you live with a rarer, unrecognised, under researched and often overlooked heart condition, the internet can be a lifeline.

I sought out a specialist who could arrange the relevant tests to confirm my diagnosis.

I also checked out my present Cardiologist's experience and published research before asking for him to take over my care.

He has been spot on for me.

I have had all my care through the NHS.

I also whenever possible give links to resources from recognised professional journals or listed on the BHF's and other professional organisations' websites.

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Taviterry in reply toMilkfairy

Visiting forums dedicated to particular conditions can also be problematical, though I've found HealthUnlocked more reliable than most,and I've gleaned some useful info from posters here. But I always treble-check anything new to me against authoritative websites. BHF and NHS sites are good,

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MilkfairyHeart Star in reply toTaviterry

The NHS website doesn't discuss my heart condition.....yet!

I agree, there are some forums around that give poor information and become a negative space.

Again I give links to support groups listed by the BHF.

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Badger1966 in reply toMilkfairy

Nothing ment by my last comment, but we read into stuff too much and take it to heart

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Taviterry

Yes, I know what you mean. Googling everything that could be a problem or cause can lead to lots of unnecessary worry.

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Franks-Nan

If there is a tablet your taking and you Dr goggle it, guarantee you will read that someone died from it or it's the worst med this side of the 21st century, Antidepressants are the worst to Google. I bought myself a rather expensive jar of vitamin b complex, I did the wrong thing looked on goggle and sure enough there where people saying how it messed up their bodies. I convinced myself a little while ago that I had POTS because of a random vid on youtube because of symptoms, once you go down the medical rabbit hole your brain becomes fried.

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Happyrosie

I’d tend to agree with you Badger1966.

you can find “cures” for all sorts of things including cancer, probably you could cure Multiple Sclerosis and arthritis by buying from things advertised. Not.

Authoritative sites as you say. But how do people find Health Unlocked I wonder???

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Badger1966 in reply toHappyrosie

Glad to see your a happy old lady , I’m a victor male drew apparently

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Taviterry

I came across Health Unlocked when Googling my condition! I'm very impressed with this section that caters for heart problems, though perhaps now I would be better off in the Anaemia section; but I noticed some people had written quite long opening posts there and never had any replies, whereas here nearly every new post gets answers.

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