Hello Keith, while I can offer no real help, I can tell I've been in the same situation. My wife has a friend "who I've nick named Dr. *****. Well her friend has offered all kinds of advice about my wife's on going thyroid condition. (She's hyper thyroid.) This includes every thing from natural meds, diet, and prescription meds as well. She sends countless web site info and feels she knows what she is talking about. A self professed expert.
I have told my wife repeatedly to stick to what the conventional Doctors recommend. Thankfully she has, the thyroid was burnt out with radiation. She is still making the adjustment and taking the meds her Dr. put her on.
This didn't make her friend happy, but at least my wife is feeling better.
I don't know what if anything can be done about these type of people. People are not in any shape to think things out when this kind of advice is given. Most opt for a quick cure and are willing to try almost anything.
It's a sad situation.
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