Dee74

This is our medical advice rule.

Its our attempt to ensure that people get their medical advice from professional, qualified, and appropriate channels.

Asking for medical advice on the internet can be a lot like asking your barber for medical advice - you may get the right answer...but do you really want to take that chance?

We're a peer support group here at SR...we encourage you to share your experience - experience is our currency - but please - be mindful that that experience should never seek to replace advice, diagnosis or treatment by a medical professional.

No-one here can know someone's else's medical history, current medications, or physical condition.

Please play it safe - neither ask for nor give medical advice that should be coming from a Doctor or other qualified medical professional.

We will remove posts at our discretion that contain medical advice contrary to rule 10 above.

thanks,

Dee74
Moderator
SR

Dee74

Please note we have added to the medical advice rule (its the red bit)

10.Medical Advice: No Posts giving medical advice, medication advice, or psychiatric advice. Do not use the forum to give or ask for professional medical or psychiatric advice. If you are a medical professional, please remember the forums and chat are for peer support only and not to be used for distributing professional medical advice and/or using the forum to represent your professional services. Medical and Psychiatric advice includes giving a diagnosis, treatment plan, medication advice and dosage suggestions, over the counter and natural home remedies that should be approved by medical professionals. Detox can be dangerous and life threatening at times. Please consult with your physician.

Post detailing a medical emergency (overdose, heavy drinking etc) can also at times upset and trigger our others members.
Please, if you or a loved one is suffering a medical emergency, seek immediate and appropriate medical help.