Why was my thread closed? - 07-17-2005 01:37 AM
... I am pretty concerned about what is going on with my mouth and while some might call me a Hypochondriac (and believe me I hope thats all I am right now) I think my fears are justified and the advice and support Ive received thus far from this terrific community has been helpful. However for a site that preaches the importance of early detection and the frequency with which this disease is missed and MIS-diagnosed, it sure doesnt take a very tolerant stance to those who are jumping through hoops trying to discover the root of a problem that very well could be dangerous, especially without an explanation.
I also noticed the other fellow who seems to be in a similar position had his thread closed as well. Another board I posted on for a short while and still participate in occasionally (first because of previous fears related to my Lupus and later as a helper for others seeking advice)used to have a slew of persons coming in everyday with wild and sometimes completely irrational fears over exposures they thought were possibly dangerous and while sometimes we felt like kicking them right in the behind, it was understood that if people who had a genuine fear and concern of a given condition were simply turned away, however outrageous their fears might have been, it would in the end be detrimental to even the one or two people who might have had a genuine cause for concern.
I've recommended this site on a couple of occasions very emphatically. Sadly, I would have to reconsider doing so again at this point.
Ian.
I also noticed the other fellow who seems to be in a similar position had his thread closed as well. Another board I posted on for a short while and still participate in occasionally (first because of previous fears related to my Lupus and later as a helper for others seeking advice)used to have a slew of persons coming in everyday with wild and sometimes completely irrational fears over exposures they thought were possibly dangerous and while sometimes we felt like kicking them right in the behind, it was understood that if people who had a genuine fear and concern of a given condition were simply turned away, however outrageous their fears might have been, it would in the end be detrimental to even the one or two people who might have had a genuine cause for concern.
I've recommended this site on a couple of occasions very emphatically. Sadly, I would have to reconsider doing so again at this point.
Ian.