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I had a doctor at a large hospital filling in for my family doctor tell me that most doctors don't know about genes and dna information because it is only recently been explored. He even admitted when I showed his my chromosomes and gene mutation on each that he doesn't know very much about this. I was surprised because most of the doctors pretend they do. My specialist asked me if he could have my copy which was very enlightening considering most don't want to talk about it or minimize the information. Keep trying to find a great doctor ( there are some out there) maybe that's why my 78 year old female doctor was fascinated by it!!! Good Luck

That's very disappointing but the laugh is on those practitioners who refuse to increase their knowledge. Bet they wouldn't laugh at a women who just found out she was positive for the BRAC gene.
I have found a doctor in Texas, Dr. Kendal Stewart, in Austin, who specializes in this gene. His number is (512)338-9840. Perhaps they'll help you locate a doctor in your area, as he gives seminars to other practitioners.

All the best to you and your child.....

LF7647 I ABSOLUTELY agree with what you said. It coincides with what I wrote early. It's all about greed and the patient knowing too much so they're not totally dependent on the docs and big pharma.

KS3505, as a professional that has been in the medical profession now for 38 yrs, mostly as a nurse and now a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am here to inform you that all medical professionals are flawed human beings, eeeek! And, they are filled with some of the most egotistical money hungry human beings I have ever seen. If you knew the comments they say about people after they leave an office visit, while they are asleep on the operating table, or the horrible comments they say to other professionals about their patients, or for that matter anything that might affect their bank account, you would never trust one again.
So with that said, we still need to go to them occasionally for our medical needs, so when you see someone 'snicker' like they are above something you are saying, know that they are in the 'I'm better than everyone else, ego group'.
The reason they 'purposely' made you feel stupid, or that no one but them has the 'hidden secret' information is by simply looking at the total bill. To have a doctor, or a geneticist do the same exact testing that you got for $99 at 23 ... More

KS3505, as a professional that has been in the medical profession now for 38 yrs, mostly as a nurse and now a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am here to inform you that all medical professionals are flawed human beings, eeeek! And, they are filled with some of the most egotistical money hungry human beings I have ever seen. If you knew the comments they say about people after they leave an office visit, while they are asleep on the operating table, or the horrible comments they say to other professionals about their patients, or for that matter anything that might affect their bank account, you would never trust one again.
So with that said, we still need to go to them occasionally for our medical needs, so when you see someone 'snicker' like they are above something you are saying, know that they are in the 'I'm better than everyone else, ego group'.
The reason they 'purposely' made you feel stupid, or that no one but them has the 'hidden secret' information is by simply looking at the total bill. To have a doctor, or a geneticist do the same exact testing that you got for $99 at 23&me, would have cost you well over $2,000, big profit margin, and the repeat visits to work on your 'genetic issues' will help support the light bill in the office, or pay for the new car they just bought, or their investments.
One of the biggest complaints doctors gave the FDA to get that ruling against them for giving people the 'results' of their gene testing, was Lost of Revenue, my gosh you should have heard the chatter and the lothing they have for 23&me, they cost them big bucks. So, because of the doctors, you now have to copy/paste your raw data to another site to find out would your genetic tendencies are, all because of the greed of the geneticists and doctors. And take this to heart, one of the other big reasons they gave the FDA to stop companies like 23&me, was that 'people are not smart enough too 'handle' the information', they felt that the dumb patients may 'freak out' knowing that they have a strong tendency towards heart disease. The dumb patient might also find out that they have control over their future with that information and might change their lifestyle to decrease their risks. Patient with increased chance of having high-bloodpressue might find out that the doctor saying to them 'its ok, just eat in moderation' was a 'patient producing' comment.
With your 23&me results you now have POWER that your geneticist and your doctor do not like you having, they want to just piece meal this information how they would like, so you will keep coming back for more, and more, and more.
If I was you, I would change geneticists, and always remember, doctors, are a dime a dozen, all looking for more 'business'
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You were treated unprofessionally - perhaps the doc is upset that his territory is being infringed on. I found a doc who takes this all very seriously (in Ohio) so keep looking until you find a kind professional.

The reason anybody books an appointment with a genetist is so they could 1) test you 2) interpret the results of the test. Seeing as you had already done the tests, I would presume she just needed to look at them and interpret the results for you. What a bloody fool she is if she can't embrace the technology and discuss with you the results or implications of the genes your child carries. I wouldn't expect her to know everything but I'd expect her to know something about genes that may impact health. There are some doctors, naturopaths, health professionals that do have knowledge and experience of genes so I suggest you seek them out. They are few and far between, and they are streets ahead of their contemporaries.

It is actually called "Promethease", not the titan in greek mythology Prometheus, just in case people want to look it up and use it.

I believe we need to realize that physicians aren't schooled in functional medicine and no little to nothing about methylation issues, genetics, DNA or it's implications. The physicians aren't accustomed to telling patients they are clueless about DNA, AND consequently, we are getting similar comments from physicians everywhere. WE must seek out Functional Medicine practationers, perhaps not medical physicians, but these health care practationers are taking the lead and I thank them for what they are doing to help save lives and improve quality of life so that life is worth living!! We need to rejoice these health care professionals and realize that we have had unrealistic expectations of our physicians. To conventional health care providers, interpretation of DNA and methalation issues, etc. Is just a abstract to them as it is or was to us when we first discovered our genetic mutations.

I sympathize with your recent experience. The "professionals",for the most part, will not think for themselves. I doubt your geneticist could draw the Kreb's cycle from memory; let alone intermediary metabolism. They will quote you chapter and verse regarding excepted medical practice. They will know the correct response when they have an "indication". They will not speculate.

This vast new horizon of data (small sit is so far) is a real challenge for us to gather actionable information from and apply it to better our lives. My most useful discovery (from Prometheus) so far, has been my tendency toward peanut allergy. I changed my diet as an experiment. I have improved immensely. Baby steps ....

Look up Caro it is the best blood builder in the world Vet's use it for race horses they get better treatment then most humans because there are millions of dollars at stake .It is well worth your while to do so. Often I use Vet meds for my self as it is most the time cheaper and is the same things that they use on their self. Caution you do need make sure of the dosages and that humans can use it a little on line study is a good idea. lf you have Cushing's disease as I have you may find it better then what you have been getting .Horses , dogs and humans an use the same treatment. Take not my word for anything or any other post, no matter what anyone claims but do your own studies .There is more information on the net today as when I went to school many years ago so get to it and help yourself and find that best practitioner Alt or Gen. Med or even a smart lay person good luck and most of all a prayer even if you do not think there is a God.
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Look up Caro it is the best blood builder in the world Vet's use it for race horses they get better treatment then most humans because there are millions of dollars at stake .It is well worth your while to do so. Often I use Vet meds for my self as it is most the time cheaper and is the same things that they use on their self. Caution you do need make sure of the dosages and that humans can use it a little on line study is a good idea. lf you have Cushing's disease as I have you may find it better then what you have been getting .Horses , dogs and humans an use the same treatment. Take not my word for anything or any other post, no matter what anyone claims but do your own studies .There is more information on the net today as when I went to school many years ago so get to it and help yourself and find that best practitioner Alt or Gen. Med or even a smart lay person good luck and most of all a prayer even if you do not think there is a God.
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I took my results to my immunologist, just thought he would be really interested in my results as they would have been contributing to my health problems, how wrong I was, told me they were a waste of time and money because nobody would know how to interpret the results and was more concerned about how much it cost me (WHAT??? I thought, aren't you even slightly curious). With our whole family suffering from Chronic Lyme, I am constantly reminded by the ignorance, lack of empathy and arrogance within the Australian medical system. So grateful we have an wonderful naturopath who keeps studying and learning the influence that our genetic makeup has on our health and adjusts our treatment accordingly.

Hello, I'm having similar issues too. I couldn't get an appointment with a geneticist. I took my results to several of my Specialist physicians and they didn't know what to do with results. When I told my internal medicine physician my Live well report identified me as hemaphilia c as well as 2 other factors, one being a factor x deficiency. She sent me to s hemstologist. He looked at report and said he needed to do his own old fashion test to determine if I had a bleeding problem. When hemstologist old fashion test came back, he told me I didn't have a bleeding problem. Although I've had history of bleeding,and usually needed 2 units of blood, he said I didn't have a bleeding G problem. I know I do, I've experienced hemarrhaging many timed.

My neurologist sent me to a geneticist whom did not hold much stock in them, but I really questioned her. They really don't know anything about the test or how to read them contrary to what one would think. She sent me away telling me that it was insignificant info in the helm of what is all the variables scientists are not able to decipher yet. She told me if I brought instructions from my Llmd. that perhaps they could tell more. Bottom line is I think your practitioner feels threatened by something they don't understand. After doing DNA test, the Livewello report via 23&me was helpful in finding several classes of drugs that either don't work or do not clear from my system. I'd say that was very helpful to know.

I am not sure what part of the country you live in but I found a doctor in Lake Mary Florida who helped me tremendously. His name is Gordon Crozier with Excellent Living. He had 32 blood tests done on me then compared to my 23 and Me variance report. He was able to guide me in a treatment plan customized for my body. I was diagnosed with ALS in 2013. Google him. You will be amazed at what he will be able to tell you about your child. He broke the variance report down and explained what each section dealt with.

Professional arrogance, and petty. I have no respect for people like that. Of course it doesn't tell you anything, it's up to a professional to interpret it for you. My physician and rheumatologist, who is my EDS doctor, was grateful for the reports I could give him pertaining to my EDS. Together with those reports, my personal medical history and my family medical history and finally his own examinations, he make the Dx. I must add that he is an expert and speaker of note on EDS and gets invited to medical symposiums on the subject to present his research, so not an idiot.

Unfortunately you aren't alone. I also have gotten similar responses from several physicians I have taken my results to. Snickering and usually just putting the paperwork down. Or "I don't know what this is" It wasn't until I switched to a functional medicine doctor that my care started changing. When she told me "what you just gave me was a gift" (my LiveWello report) made me cry. Don't give up, there are progressive doctors out there that aren't behind the times.

Our daughter was critically ill 2 years ago (major bacterial infection). One of the Pediatricians took a intimate interest in our daughter. Without her help, I don't know if the result would have been the same. I feel indebted to Dr. Paula Kruppstadt for her amazing help through that tough time. Today our daughter is doing very well and functions normally. The reason I bring up Dr. Paula Kruppstadt is because she recently opened her own practice focused on functional medicine utilizing today's technology (i.e. genetics and this site). I'd suggest if anyone is interested in these types of services to contact her directly (www.PaulaKruppstadtMD.com, 281-725-6767).

Don't give up. My Doctor asked for me to get these tests. Keep searching for a more progressive Doctor...

Well it was the National Centre for Biology Information where I found out that I had the Philadelphia chromosome: not 23 and me, livewello, promethease, genetic genie and that causes leukemia in 90% of the people with it.

YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THERE MORE IGNORANT MD.'s then smart ones just keep studying to find the answer for yourself I am N.D. ( retired) look to more then one type Dr. to find your answers. Many lay people have found the answers by just looking in the same text your Dr. failed to read, medicine is changing every day so never give up hope .There is always someone who has had the same questions you have and found the right answer.