What does MD mean???? My comments to a doctor

[Guest guest]

Several years ago when my son was being treat at Duke University for a

terminal illness, I disagreed with the doctor concerning a method of

treatment. I wanted to do something he considered " experimental " . I

reminded him that he had convinced me to sign my son up for multiple

drug trials in an effort to save his life and that all of them had been

experimental. I asked him if he had a business card. He handed me his

card and I read it out loud " Dr. XXXX, MD I'm not so sure you realize

what the MD stands for. It means Medical Doctor, not Medical Diety! So,

we are going to do what I want for 6 months. If it does not work, I'll

come back and kiss your ring. " Two years later my perferred treatment

finally quit being effective! At a time when most children with my

son's disease were not living to be 5 years old, my son lived to be 17!

I wish I had known all I know now--I believe that his life would have

been better and possibly longer.

Peace

Liz G.

[Guest guest]

I'm very sorry to hear about your son, Liz. Good for you for sticking up

for him against the doctors. You did what you knew to be the best, and it

sounds like it paid off very well, giving you more time with your dear son.

If you don't mind my asking, what was his illness?

Kay

-----Original Message-----

Several years ago when my son was being treat at Duke University for a

terminal illness, I disagreed with the doctor concerning a method of

treatment. I wanted to do something he considered " experimental " . I

reminded him that he had convinced me to sign my son up for multiple

drug trials in an effort to save his life and that all of them had been

experimental. I asked him if he had a business card. He handed me his

card and I read it out loud " Dr. XXXX, MD I'm not so sure you realize

what the MD stands for. It means Medical Doctor, not Medical Diety! So,

we are going to do what I want for 6 months. If it does not work, I'll

come back and kiss your ring. " Two years later my perferred treatment

finally quit being effective! At a time when most children with my

son's disease were not living to be 5 years old, my son lived to be 17!

I wish I had known all I know now--I believe that his life would have

been better and possibly longer.

Peace

Liz G.

[Guest guest]

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> If you don't mind my asking, what was his illness?

>

> Kay

>

My son was born with AIDS. We knew when we adopted Robbie that he had

AIDS, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation, and ADHD. He was nearly 3

years old at the time of his placement with us.We were told that babies

born with AIDS (he was never " just HIV+, he was born a very sick baby)

did not live to be 5 years old. This was in 1989. He died in his sleep

in 2003 at the age of 17! He was such a teacher and guide in this

world. Robbie is still teaching me and instructing me 6 years later.

Thanks for asking and letting me share him.

Peace

Liz G.

[Guest guest]

It sounds like you were both a major blessing to each other!

Kay

-----Original Message-----

My son was born with AIDS. We knew when we adopted Robbie that he had

AIDS, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation, and ADHD. He was nearly 3

years old at the time of his placement with us.We were told that babies

born with AIDS (he was never " just HIV+, he was born a very sick baby)

did not live to be 5 years old. This was in 1989. He died in his sleep

in 2003 at the age of 17! He was such a teacher and guide in this

world. Robbie is still teaching me and instructing me 6 years later.

Thanks for asking and letting me share him.

Peace

Liz G.

[Guest guest]

Liz,

I am humbled to be in your presence. Thank YOU for teaching me a valuable

lesson tonight, in sharing your story. God bless your son. You both have

touched me in a way I won't forget.

Blessings,

[Guest guest]

What a heartwrenching story. So sorry to hear you and he went through it but

obviously you did a terrific job with him.

Winnie

Re: What does MD mean???? My comments to a doctor

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> >

> > If you don't mind my asking, what was his illness?

> >

> > Kay

> >

> My son was born with AIDS. We knew when we adopted Robbie that

> he had

> AIDS, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation, and ADHD. He was

> nearly 3

> years old at the time of his placement with us.We were told that

> babies

> born with AIDS (he was never " just HIV+, he was born a very sick

> baby)

> did not live to be 5 years old. This was in 1989. He died in

> his sleep

> in 2003 at the age of 17! He was such a teacher and guide in

> this

> world. Robbie is still teaching me and instructing me 6 years later.

>

> Thanks for asking and letting me share him.

>

> Peace

> Liz G.

>