Re: FDA
From: Bells (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:07:55 -0600 (CST)
I know here in OZ they have awareness weeks - for example at the moment
it is Endometriosis Awareness week, so they have conferences, and the
'current affairs' shows and chat show etc do stories on the relevant
illnesses.
I am going to try and chase up info on how you get an illness into the
program.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, gyna wrote:
>
>Well, to tell our stories is a good thing if it falls on the right ears.
>My thinking is we all mail someone in the media. One letter won't get
>their attention but more might. And lately the angle of women being
>neglected by health care is pretty hot. Have any ideas?
>
>At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Sonnet wrote:
>>
>>Crap, three years? I thought the insulin connection had been known of
>>since 1993, and successfully treated with Metformin since way back then?
>>Can't remember where I read it now though so maybe not.
>>
>>Alright, so what do we do? I am so glad you guys are all so willing to
>>help! Is it true that no letter writing campaignetc will help? Does
>>anyone have any other ideas??
>>
>>I am waiting for Mollie's book to come out re: the injustices we have
>>ahd to face with doctors. I think that's a step in the right direction,
>>to get the word out that we are here and are tired of being treated as
>>though we had no rights just because we look different! If I can, I am
>>buying copious amounts of copies and giving them to everyone I know :)
>>
>>But I digress... as to the FDA and Metformin; what do you think gals?
>>Is it worth a shot? I suppose, even if it doesn't have a good chance of
>>changing anything, what does it cost us besides a chance to tell our
>>story and a stamp? Right?
>>
>>ps- Bells? is it the old Bells from way back when???
>>
>>--
>>Email always welcome to: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>>
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Thanks,
Bells in Sydney, Australia
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