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Internet User Waiting For Tumor Surgery Gets Advice From Alternative Medicine Advocate, But Someone Shuts It Down
Medicine and the health industry are complex and often controversial areas, people hold very strong opinions about what’s best for themselves and rightly so. There is plenty of misinformation out there so you need to be careful and use common sense when self-diagnosing, and in this case of blatant false advice for their in-laws, somebody just had to speak out.
After being shocked by someone suggesting that apple cider vinegar, lemon and olive oil will ‘get rid’ of a tumor growing inside of a gallbladder, Redditor PastyDeath decided enough was enough. The response to the dangerous and outrageous claim has since gone viral, and is just the kind of straight talking, no nonsense talk that naïve, and probably a little scared, people need to hear when they are having health issues. “I am not a medical expert in any sense,” PastyDeath told Bored Panda. “I’m also not terribly proud of using Livestrong as a source. There is, however, a balance to be struck between countering blatantly wrong and potentially harmful medical advice and writing my own dissertation on the subject. I chose to split the difference, erring on the side that wasn’t a dissertation.”
So it would seem that this particular ‘salad dressing’ didn’t impress PastyDeath at all. What is the preferred dressing then? “This may sound crass, but I like a really good balsamic Caesar dressing.”
Scroll down below to check the exchange out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments. (Facebook cover image: Amy Ross)
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The post sparked an interesting debate
Bored Panda reached out to him and he explained the situation further:
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
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Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
If you're dumb enough to use the internet as your medical consultant than it's indeed likely you'll believe that saaddressing will cure tumors , anti-vaxxing is the way to keep your children healthy and that baking soda will cure cancer. The last time I didn't feel well I googled my symptoms. According to the internet my ovaries were enflamed. I'm a man.
Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
Did you tell your doctor about that? LMAO Actually, I think in some very rare medical cases it's possible for a man to also have ovaries (to be born with both male and some female body parts) but I'm not a medical expert and I'm guessing that wasn't the case with you. Also: it is possible to find some good medical information on the internet, you just have to know where to look, and ALWAYS consult with real doctors (even get a second or third opinion if necessary) in real life before doing something stupid.
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MonsterMash 6 years ago (edited)
I’ve always thought these “cures” are another form of health shaming. Like , oh you’re sick? It’s your fault for not trying such and such wonderful cure! I live with an autoimmune disease, and I rarely share the fact with people, even those close to me. I can’t share with them my health issues without hearing about whatever dumbass cure their friend’s boyfriend’s aunt’s dog walker tried and now they’re cured and immortal! Lol
Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
Hear hear! I too have an autoimmune disease. My response to people who try to 'help' me with ridiculous cures is this: "My chronic medical condition is more real than your imaginary medical expertise". I bought a tee-shirt that says this, and wear it sometimes when I'm in a not-so-great mood and have to be out and about. The sad part about this is that I'm actually in the medical field, so people think that I should never have any medical issues. The 'health shaming' is real.
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Ryo Bakura 6 years ago
Salad dressing to get rid of a tumor/gallstones? Sounds like this was written by the same asshat who thinks smiling more will cure my depression.
Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
If you're dumb enough to use the internet as your medical consultant than it's indeed likely you'll believe that saaddressing will cure tumors , anti-vaxxing is the way to keep your children healthy and that baking soda will cure cancer. The last time I didn't feel well I googled my symptoms. According to the internet my ovaries were enflamed. I'm a man.
Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)
Did you tell your doctor about that? LMAO Actually, I think in some very rare medical cases it's possible for a man to also have ovaries (to be born with both male and some female body parts) but I'm not a medical expert and I'm guessing that wasn't the case with you. Also: it is possible to find some good medical information on the internet, you just have to know where to look, and ALWAYS consult with real doctors (even get a second or third opinion if necessary) in real life before doing something stupid.
Load More Replies... MonsterMash 6 years ago (edited)
I’ve always thought these “cures” are another form of health shaming. Like , oh you’re sick? It’s your fault for not trying such and such wonderful cure! I live with an autoimmune disease, and I rarely share the fact with people, even those close to me. I can’t share with them my health issues without hearing about whatever dumbass cure their friend’s boyfriend’s aunt’s dog walker tried and now they’re cured and immortal! Lol
Dr. Cheri Hayes 6 years ago
Hear hear! I too have an autoimmune disease. My response to people who try to 'help' me with ridiculous cures is this: "My chronic medical condition is more real than your imaginary medical expertise". I bought a tee-shirt that says this, and wear it sometimes when I'm in a not-so-great mood and have to be out and about. The sad part about this is that I'm actually in the medical field, so people think that I should never have any medical issues. The 'health shaming' is real.
Load More Replies... Ryo Bakura 6 years ago
Salad dressing to get rid of a tumor/gallstones? Sounds like this was written by the same asshat who thinks smiling more will cure my depression.
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