Authority

All forums and blogs are moderated on a daily basis. The moderators and administrators are volunteers. They use the following aliases: bandrews, AmandaA. The moderators and forum/blog members are not regarded as health professionals unless their alias is marked with the category of "Medical Advisor."

Complementarity

The information provided in all forums and blogs, ( including blog comments ) is designed to support, not replace, the direct relationship between patients and health professionals.

Privacy

We remind you that any message can be read, used, reproduced and cited by everyone. You do have the option to delete and edit your posts in the forums. Special note about comments in blogs: Comments cannot be deleted by the blog user. If a comment needs to be deleted, please contact one of the moderators.

Messages

The moderators and members should conduct themselves at all times with respect and honesty. By using our forums and blogs, you agree to post information that is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and is of your personal experience. If the information you post is not from personal experience, we request you to provide sources (references, links, etc.) whenever it is relevant and possible. You are not allowed to post advertisements, whether in the form of text links or banners, for example. The moderators reserve the right to delete any messages deemed inappropriate without notifying the author. In cases of abuse, the moderators reserve the right to ban a member from the site. Moderators are not required to give notice for banning or deleting messages, and a reason may not be given even if one is requested by the author. Be sure to review all forum rules here: Forum Rules

Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or other qualified healthcare provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.

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