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Post by kiki on Jun 3, 2009 19:06:57 GMT -5
My neuro dr wants Dr Ritchie Shoemaker to see me. He knows him and called about me. Copies of my med records are being sent and he will see me in a few weeks. I have mixed feelings. There's soooo much written about him. It seems like he's either revered or ridiculed. Any opinions from this board greatly appreciated.
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Post by zabrubon on Jun 3, 2009 23:16:10 GMT -5
Kiki, I have never heard of this doctor but I am sure others on line here have. Good luch with the visit. I hope all goes well and he listens to you without making fun of you. If he does make fun of you, then shame on him. His day will come. CBonnie
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Post by toni on Jun 4, 2009 7:24:20 GMT -5
He might be worth trying. I'd never heard of him either, but I like what he had to say about CDC, as CDC didn't want him opening his mouth about Pfisteria (from fish) and human infections. Video one here he talks about it. www.biotoxin.info/webcasts
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Post by morgellonsmoe1 on Jun 4, 2009 9:22:36 GMT -5
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Post by kiki on Jun 4, 2009 14:02:51 GMT -5
Yes he did write Mold Warriors. Actually his book is on its way to me. I guess my hesitation is if he's as good as he sounds, why hasn't anyone here seen or looked into him? This board seems on top of ANY positive views from drs since they're so scarce.
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Post by toni on Jun 4, 2009 14:17:57 GMT -5
Well...I believe I would have seen him if he wasn't in Maryland. I've been to every other doctor within a reasonable distance from me.
I wouldn't hesitate (if I were within 500 miles) actually from "what I see" of this guy to give him a try.
He is not "turning his head" to the idea of Lyme's existence, nor molds, nor to infectious organisms - whereas MOST doctors (in fact ALL doctors I have seen) don't want to even go into those areas.
This guy to me (sounds like) he's one or two feet (out of the box) which is a good thing, and that is what has denied many of us any kind of exploration of what might be going on let alone treatment.
Maybe you can write him and ask if he's got any Morgellons patients? Or find Morgellons links where you can ask others too if they may have seen him.
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Post by violet on Jun 4, 2009 15:22:59 GMT -5
Well...I believe I would have seen him if he wasn't in Maryland. I've been to every other doctor within a reasonable distance from me. I wouldn't hesitate (if I were within 500 miles) actually from "what I see" of this guy to give him a try. He is not "turning his head" to the idea of Lyme's existence, nor molds, nor to infectious organisms - whereas MOST doctors (in fact ALL doctors I have seen) don't want to even go into those areas. This guy to me (sounds like) he's one or two feet (out of the box) which is a good thing, and that is what has denied many of us any kind of exploration of what might be going on let alone treatment. Maybe you can write him and ask if he's got any Morgellons patients? Or find Morgellons links where you can ask others too if they may have seen him. I've already asked my internist what she would think of my seeing him. He's about 3-4 hours from where I live. Well worth the drive... It will be preliminarily helpful to find out how Kiki's appt. with him goes. Poor Kiki. You are our experiment!!! :-) I'm glad you are glad if all this helps others....
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Post by violet on Jun 4, 2009 15:24:31 GMT -5
Yes he did write Mold Warriors. Actually his book is on its way to me. I guess my hesitation is if he's as good as he sounds, why hasn't anyone here seen or looked into him? This board seems on top of ANY positive views from drs since they're so scarce. Good comment. It may just be that the information on him hasn't gotten out yet... But it has now! :-)
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Post by violet on Jun 4, 2009 15:52:20 GMT -5
Well...I believe I would have seen him if he wasn't in Maryland. I've been to every other doctor within a reasonable distance from me. I wouldn't hesitate (if I were within 500 miles) actually from "what I see" of this guy to give him a try. He is not "turning his head" to the idea of Lyme's existence, nor molds, nor to infectious organisms - whereas MOST doctors (in fact ALL doctors I have seen) don't want to even go into those areas. This guy to me (sounds like) he's one or two feet (out of the box) which is a good thing, and that is what has denied many of us any kind of exploration of what might be going on let alone treatment. Maybe you can write him and ask if he's got any Morgellons patients? Or find Morgellons links where you can ask others too if they may have seen him. Toni, you can benefit by Kiki and me seeing him first and then letting you know if it would be worth the distance to you... Or, perhaps he will have information that can help everyone so that they don't have to go the distance...or maybe he would be willing to try to help our own physicians...all sorts of positives could come out of this. Who knows?!?! (What I do well know is that we have to not get TOO excited about this, but it's hard not to...)
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Post by eubie on Jun 4, 2009 22:01:29 GMT -5
Dr Shoemaker was contacted about this disease by many people several years ago because of his intrest in pfiesteria. I hate to say it but he was not interested in morgellons. He even had a local patient ( fishermans wife if I remember correctly) who he dismissed after he sent her to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore . I honestly do not think he can offer anything above or beyond what an LLMD can. I know he interfaced w/ the NPA at one time as well as the MRF without much if any result as far as I remember
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Post by violet on Jun 5, 2009 10:33:10 GMT -5
Dr Shoemaker was contacted about this disease by many people several years ago because of his intrest in pfiesteria. I hate to say it but he was not interested in morgellons. He even had a local patient ( fishermans wife if I remember correctly) who he dismissed after he sent her to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore . I honestly do not think he can offer anything above or beyond what an LLMD can. I know he interfaced w/ the NPA at one time as well as the MRF without much if any result as far as I remember THANK YOU for warning us. Thank you so much.
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Post by kiki on Jun 5, 2009 12:22:22 GMT -5
Hmmm what do you think of this newly gleaned nugget? I called my neuro who referred me to ask if he was sure this was a good idea and he got on the phone himself and said jokingly (but with enough "edge" that I got the message) "I don't have time to send my patients on a wild goose chase so I suggest you let me determine ones "quack factor"! But then he said "rhetorical question - did you consider he may feel it necessary to study this quietly to avoid the many inquiries and pleas he would be unable to respond to? Its a moot point now tho cause my husband just had to go and be a smart arse and more or less challenged me by insinuating I was being as close-minded as the drs I scorn if I didnt even hear his opinions. OUCH-- it reallllly pains me when he's so blatantly right!!
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Post by violet on Jun 5, 2009 12:38:24 GMT -5
Hmmm what do you think of this newly gleaned nugget? I called my neuro who referred me to ask if he was sure this was a good idea and he got on the phone himself and said jokingly (but with enough "edge" that I got the message) "I don't have time to send my patients on a wild goose chase so I suggest you let me determine ones "quack factor"! But then he said "rhetorical question - did you consider he may feel it necessary to study this quietly to avoid the many inquiries and pleas he would be unable to respond to? Its a moot point now tho cause my husband just had to go and be a smart arse and more or less challenged me by insinuating I was being as close-minded as the drs I scorn if I didnt even hear his opinions. OUCH-- it reallllly pains me when he's so blatantly right!! Great information, Kiki!
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Post by jj on Jun 5, 2009 13:08:40 GMT -5
KiKi,
I like your Dr's edge. I could work with that.
JJ
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Post by eubie on Jun 5, 2009 16:19:15 GMT -5
Just to be clear... I was not trying to make this Dr out to be a "quack". What I mentioned happened several years ago. At that time he had no interest in looking into morgellons.Perhaps his position has changed since the CDC study was announced or media reports began to surface.( Forever & AlwaysThanks to Ken Cowles )
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Post by kiki on Jun 5, 2009 16:54:50 GMT -5
Oh eubie I took no offense--quite the opposite actually. I had reservations about him before you said anything. I asked and you shared what you know. To me, thats a kindness and how could I not value that?? (Im not shy...if Im lookin for some sugar coating I'll say so!
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Post by boobug on Jun 14, 2009 16:28:21 GMT -5
Hi kiki,my parents live in MD.and they told me about this DR.He was Dr. of the year and the local tv did a story about him.My mon told me that they interviewed people that had come from all over the USA.They said that this Dr saved there life and the story was mostly about people infected with MOLD....I wanted to go see him but lost my insurance.I think he may be the one to see.Good luck and God bless.Please post if u do go see him. Thanks,Boobug
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