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Self diagnosis can be a problem. My dad died pretty much as a result of his fervent disbelief in "traditional" medicine, taking way too many magic bullet supplements, and drinking far too much water. He was proud to say that he hadn't been to a doctor since the early 1970s.

He died of un-diagnosed congestive heart failure, convinced that he was coughing all the time and out of breath because he was allergic to something and needed to drink more water to "Flush out the toxins." rather than drowning in his own fluids.

Had he gone to a doctor he might still be alive today or at least lived long enough for his grandkids to remember him, might not. But his self diagnosis and treatment regimen was pretty much for shit.

I agree with perrywinckle, I take all doctors traditional and alternative with a grain of salt, and do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions. I'm not so passive as a patient.