My diagnostic journey in 2022
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:51 am
I did not undergo any medical examinations in 2021. Partly because of the Covid 19 pandemic and partly because of the frustration of previous attempts.
In 2022 I want to make new attempts, but following very specific rules that I impose on myself.
1) Only university clinics, with departments of oral medicine where research takes place. No private medical practice.
2) Only public health services (I am not going to spend money to avoid falling into the traps of shamans, wizards and other scammers). I live in Italy, and fortunately there is a public health service.
3) I will ask for a written diagnosis at each visit.
4) Before each visit I will inform myself about the research activities of those universities. I will prepare a list of questions. I will write the answers.
5) If I am offered drug therapy or surgery, I will listen to at least two other opinions before accepting. Furthermore, I would carefully study the scientific validity of the proposed therapy.
Then I will question other professors about the answers received. I will send e-mails to researchers, trying to delve into specific topics.
I am under no illusion that I will find a cure (although of course I hope so). But I would like, finally, a written diagnosis of halitosis and a university professor who tells me "I'm sorry, we don't know how to cure it yet".
On February 21, I will have my first medical examination.
Wish me good luck.
That's all.
In 2022 I want to make new attempts, but following very specific rules that I impose on myself.
1) Only university clinics, with departments of oral medicine where research takes place. No private medical practice.
2) Only public health services (I am not going to spend money to avoid falling into the traps of shamans, wizards and other scammers). I live in Italy, and fortunately there is a public health service.
3) I will ask for a written diagnosis at each visit.
4) Before each visit I will inform myself about the research activities of those universities. I will prepare a list of questions. I will write the answers.
5) If I am offered drug therapy or surgery, I will listen to at least two other opinions before accepting. Furthermore, I would carefully study the scientific validity of the proposed therapy.
Then I will question other professors about the answers received. I will send e-mails to researchers, trying to delve into specific topics.
I am under no illusion that I will find a cure (although of course I hope so). But I would like, finally, a written diagnosis of halitosis and a university professor who tells me "I'm sorry, we don't know how to cure it yet".
On February 21, I will have my first medical examination.
Wish me good luck.
That's all.
