Comments on: I think I’m going to go to Google instead of the doctor from now on. http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/ Curious | Cute | Comical | Crazy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:31:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Tony http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24487 Tony Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:14:25 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24487 Shortly after our son was born, he had to see a couple of Drs/specialists. One encouraged us to search the internet for info, and the other actually handed us something he printed off of WebMD. Shortly after our son was born, he had to see a couple of Drs/specialists. One encouraged us to search the internet for info, and the other actually handed us something he printed off of WebMD.

]]> By: John Meche http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24488 John Meche Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:36:35 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24488 I think doctors as a whole are starting to have inferiority complexes about Google and WebMD. I can go onto the net and find out that with regards to certain things in my wife's pregnancy, different doctors ascribe to different theories, and then I can find out what those theories are and the pros and cons of each. When we go to the doctor I just get from him his theory and the reasons Google said he would ascribe to it. I think that makes the docs nervous. I think doctors as a whole are starting to have inferiority complexes about Google and WebMD. I can go onto the net and find out that with regards to certain things in my wife’s pregnancy, different doctors ascribe to different theories, and then I can find out what those theories are and the pros and cons of each. When we go to the doctor I just get from him his theory and the reasons Google said he would ascribe to it. I think that makes the docs nervous.

]]> By: Tony http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24486 Tony Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:32:46 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24486 2 questions- what are you doing for exercise, and what time of day? (guessing morning due to the breakfast comment). 2 questions- what are you doing for exercise, and what time of day? (guessing morning due to the breakfast comment).

]]> By: The Koller Family http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24485 The Koller Family Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:42:24 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24485 Our daughter was sick since the beginning of summer...we took her to the doctor several times for the same complaint...fatigue, low grade fever, sore throat, swollen lymphodes. Finally on the 5th visit they decided to take a blood test to see what was going on...MONO! She had mono all summer! Why couldn't they have checked that the first time. The symptoms didn't change. Our daughter was sick since the beginning of summer…we took her to the doctor several times for the same complaint…fatigue, low grade fever, sore throat, swollen lymphodes. Finally on the 5th visit they decided to take a blood test to see what was going on…MONO! She had mono all summer! Why couldn’t they have checked that the first time. The symptoms didn’t change.

]]> By: 'Guerite ~ BoldLion http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24484 'Guerite ~ BoldLion Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:05:02 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24484 Dark Chocolate does help me a lot! I don't do much exerice like I should do. Really, I stay in A/C and not be out in the hot weather. I am so thankful for the cool weather (dry cold also) which does help me a lot to be able to exerice more. Water does help me too (not too much or not too quickly). Then I eat big breakfast afterward. I haven't try salt on that part. I do hope this does help. Dark Chocolate does help me a lot! I don’t do much exerice like I should do. Really, I stay in A/C and not be out in the hot weather. I am so thankful for the cool weather (dry cold also) which does help me a lot to be able to exerice more. Water does help me too (not too much or not too quickly). Then I eat big breakfast afterward.

I haven’t try salt on that part.

I do hope this does help.

]]> By: Shannon Archer http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24483 Shannon Archer Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:47:14 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24483 Every fall when the boys' football season started and the girls' basketball season started, we would all compare stories and keep score of which group puked more while trying to get themselves back in shape...are you just out of shape? Also...if the goal of exercising is to lose weight, I can see the puking thing helping. If the goal is to be healthier...I can can see how the puking thing is not fitting in! Every fall when the boys’ football season started and the girls’ basketball season started, we would all compare stories and keep score of which group puked more while trying to get themselves back in shape…are you just out of shape? Also…if the goal of exercising is to lose weight, I can see the puking thing helping. If the goal is to be healthier…I can can see how the puking thing is not fitting in!

]]> By: Ellie http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24482 Ellie Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:54:15 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24482 My advice... take all the advice here, and try them out for a few days at a time. If it doesn't work, try the next... and go on. It is free. But, do exercise outside near bushes..... I'd cast my vote on the needing more salt theory first... if my blood pressure is low, I feel like puking, and if I eat some more salt, I feel better. My advice… take all the advice here, and try them out for a few days at a time. If it doesn’t work, try the next… and go on. It is free. But, do exercise outside near bushes…..

I’d cast my vote on the needing more salt theory first… if my blood pressure is low, I feel like puking, and if I eat some more salt, I feel better.

]]> By: ED... http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24481 ED... Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:25:01 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24481 I have no idea what's wrong with you, or what you should do about it. Happy to help. ED. I have no idea what’s wrong with you, or what you should do about it.

Happy to help.

ED.

]]> By: Victor P http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24480 Victor P Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:05:36 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24480 I hope that advice was free... I hope that advice was free…

]]> By: taguelisa http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24479 taguelisa Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:46:50 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24479 wow.... this has been THE most helpful single chunk of info on this I've read. And I've googled lots on this b/c I, too, can't seem to exercise without absolutely HAVING to puke. Plus I'm completely worn out for the next few hours. I'd just about decided that I'm just one of those people who can't exercise.... I have a wee bit of hope now! Maybe tomorrow!! wow…. this has been THE most helpful single chunk of info on this I’ve read. And I’ve googled lots on this b/c I, too, can’t seem to exercise without absolutely HAVING to puke. Plus I’m completely worn out for the next few hours. I’d just about decided that I’m just one of those people who can’t exercise…. I have a wee bit of hope now! Maybe tomorrow!!

]]> By: Joel Button http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24478 Joel Button Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:51:38 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24478 The secret is electrolytes. Easy solution: You need to consume salt during, and especially after exercise. Less easy solution (but still easy): buy and use Hammer electrolytes (about $15.00 for 120 capsules). This rescued both my and my wife's running. The secret is electrolytes. Easy solution: You need to consume salt during, and especially after exercise. Less easy solution (but still easy): buy and use Hammer electrolytes (about $15.00 for 120 capsules). This rescued both my and my wife’s running.

]]> By: Paul Wilkinson http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24477 Paul Wilkinson Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:59:52 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24477 If your nose runs and your feet smell, you're built upsidedown. If your nose runs and your feet smell, you’re built upsidedown.

]]> By: walt http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24476 walt Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:26:32 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24476 as a cross-country runner, i'm with bruce. diet around exercise can make a huge difference. staying well hydrated is immensely important (like drinking water the night before, a little before you run, and plenty after), and staying away from dairy and citrus/acidic foods (these upset your stomach while exercising) and soda (which significantly slows down the rate at which your muscles rebuild themselves after you exercise). also, stretching after a warm-up is important, as well as cooling down and stretching afterward (which one of my coaches thought was even more important than stretching beforehand). sounds like a lot, but it's relatively simple and fairly easy, whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to keep in shape. hopefully this will help. as a cross-country runner, i’m with bruce. diet around exercise can make a huge difference. staying well hydrated is immensely important (like drinking water the night before, a little before you run, and plenty after), and staying away from dairy and citrus/acidic foods (these upset your stomach while exercising) and soda (which significantly slows down the rate at which your muscles rebuild themselves after you exercise).

also, stretching after a warm-up is important, as well as cooling down and stretching afterward (which one of my coaches thought was even more important than stretching beforehand).

sounds like a lot, but it’s relatively simple and fairly easy, whether you’re training for a marathon or just trying to keep in shape. hopefully this will help.

]]> By: jennapants http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24475 jennapants Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:26:19 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24475 or...you could just post your problem and get tons of advice rather than discussing how much we all love Dr. Google and how much our doctors hate to talk to us about all that we found on Google... or…you could just post your problem and get tons of advice rather than discussing how much we all love Dr. Google and how much our doctors hate to talk to us about all that we found on Google…

]]> By: carissa http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24474 carissa Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:11:16 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24474 i learned the hard way, blood sugar level really makes a huge difference between feeling like puking/passing out and feeling awesome afterward. i learned the hard way, blood sugar level really makes a huge difference between feeling like puking/passing out and feeling awesome afterward.

]]> By: Bruce http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24473 Bruce Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:17:36 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24473 One warning, avoid milk if you eat breakfast before exercise. The best strategy is to eat a small breakfast, exercise and then eat more after exercising. The small first breakfast boosts your bloodsugar and keeps you from feeling sick during the exercise; too large of a breakfast will also make you sick. Then, after exercising, your metabolism is in gear and you can have more breakfast. And that has other benefits; several smaller meals are better than three large meals. One warning, avoid milk if you eat breakfast before exercise.

The best strategy is to eat a small breakfast, exercise and then eat more after exercising. The small first breakfast boosts your bloodsugar and keeps you from feeling sick during the exercise; too large of a breakfast will also make you sick.

Then, after exercising, your metabolism is in gear and you can have more breakfast. And that has other benefits; several smaller meals are better than three large meals.

]]> By: LJ http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24472 LJ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:12:04 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24472 I tell folks my pediatrician is Dr. Google. He's always available, makes housecalls, he's never stumped - though sometimes conflicted, and best of all, there's no co-pay. I tell folks my pediatrician is Dr. Google. He’s always available, makes housecalls, he’s never stumped – though sometimes conflicted, and best of all, there’s no co-pay.

]]> By: nephos http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24471 nephos Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:06:35 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24471 The only time I've had the "urge to purge" during exercise was when I HAD eaten breakfast before. My advice? Exercise outdoors. The only time I’ve had the “urge to purge” during exercise was when I HAD eaten breakfast before.

My advice? Exercise outdoors.

]]> By: mrsmanz http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24470 mrsmanz Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:01:07 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24470 Shoot, Abraham... looks like you have to chose between Tia's and my advice. :-D (btw... health care workers are often the most out of shape people out there... chuckle) On a side and somewhat related note: I was sitting beside a city bus the other day on which was a picture of a woman on a treadmill with a BIG GRIN on her face. I can spot misleading advertising when I see it. NO ONE grins on a treadmill unless they're flirting or watching a funny show which takes their mind of the fact that they are running on a treadmill. Most of us - in fact - are simply trying to not throw up... Shoot, Abraham… looks like you have to chose between Tia’s and my advice. :-D (btw… health care workers are often the most out of shape people out there… chuckle)
On a side and somewhat related note: I was sitting beside a city bus the other day on which was a picture of a woman on a treadmill with a BIG GRIN on her face. I can spot misleading advertising when I see it. NO ONE grins on a treadmill unless they’re flirting or watching a funny show which takes their mind of the fact that they are running on a treadmill. Most of us – in fact – are simply trying to not throw up…

]]> By: Jeremy http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24469 Jeremy Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:23:08 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24469 I have the same problem - especially when I run. Someone suggested I wasn't drinking enough water. So I started drinking more, and it has really made a big difference. I have the same problem – especially when I run. Someone suggested I wasn’t drinking enough water. So I started drinking more, and it has really made a big difference.

]]> By: tia http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24468 tia Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:22:59 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24468 haha ... i - as an unqualified unregistered nurse (note the lack of authority) - have a simple solution, too: get more exercise. :] haha …

i – as an unqualified unregistered nurse (note the lack of authority) – have a simple solution, too: get more exercise.

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]]> By: mrsmanz http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24467 mrsmanz Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:50:28 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24467 I - as a qualified Registered Nurse (note the authority) - have a more simple solution: don't exercise. (grin) I – as a qualified Registered Nurse (note the authority) – have a more simple solution: don’t exercise. (grin)

]]> By: Ben http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24466 Ben Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:40:07 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24466 I have a puking problem when I am not on my thyroid medicine. If you puke up you breakfast, maybe you could google hyperthyroidism I have a puking problem when I am not on my thyroid medicine. If you puke up you breakfast, maybe you could google hyperthyroidism

]]> By: Myrddin http://twentytwowords.com/2008/09/27/i-think-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-go-to-google-instead-of-the-doctor-from-now-on/#comment-24465 Myrddin Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:19:11 +0000 http://22words.wordpress.com/?p=1062#comment-24465 That's old school doctorin', that is! If your legs hurt when you stretch it out like that ... well, stop stretchin' it out like that! :-) That’s old school doctorin’, that is!

If your legs hurt when you stretch it out like that … well, stop stretchin’ it out like that! :-)

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