I diagnosed both my GERD and uveitis from the internet (the problem is when people aren’t smart enough to understand how to analyze data about it) before my doctors did, separate doctors (GP/ophthalmologist). Neither doctor was annoyed as every layperson on Reddit tries to simp for, they were impressed and happy to have them figured out quickly. If I would have waited for my doctor to figure out I’d had GERD it would have been weeks. He was positive it was my lungs because I was coughing, but ignored the accompanying symptoms.
I work in veterinary and we don’t get pissed when someone has done a little research beforehand. It often shows a willingness to get better and take the issue seriously. The only real problem with self diagnosis is when people are wrong and argue with the professional/reality or they dangerously try to treat on their own (obviously harmless treatments are fine).
You just have to be realistic and careful, studying fervently to advocate for your health if you attempt self diagnosis.
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Totally agreed.
I diagnosed both my GERD and uveitis from the internet (the problem is when people aren’t smart enough to understand how to analyze data about it) before my doctors did, separate doctors (GP/ophthalmologist). Neither doctor was annoyed as every layperson on Reddit tries to simp for, they were impressed and happy to have them figured out quickly. If I would have waited for my doctor to figure out I’d had GERD it would have been weeks. He was positive it was my lungs because I was coughing, but ignored the accompanying symptoms.
I work in veterinary and we don’t get pissed when someone has done a little research beforehand. It often shows a willingness to get better and take the issue seriously. The only real problem with self diagnosis is when people are wrong and argue with the professional/reality or they dangerously try to treat on their own (obviously harmless treatments are fine).
You just have to be realistic and careful, studying fervently to advocate for your health if you attempt self diagnosis.