Let me start by welcoming myself back to Abu Dhabi after a great summer break in sunny Southern California. I was able to spend 4 weeks as myself, a normal guy and not having to play doctor. It was so nice to “switch off”, and occupy my time with people watching, skateboarding and biking along the beach. But, all good things must come to an end, but I like to think in my case, I just put those good things on hold. I swapped brains and personality for a while. But while away, I got to thinking about this column, and I had an epiphany. You guys know about me, but I know nothing about any of you.
So far, I have shared many of my doctor secrets, but now, I think it’s time for you to share. And as they say, sharing is caring, and that’s why I am here. This is my opportunity to turn the table on you guys and get to know you all much better. It’s time to make this column interactive.
Some of you may ask, why? Or, who cares? I do, and I know others do as well. I am not talking about the Mother Teresa type of caring. I am referring to the primordial “I can’t stop watching this disaster”-type of caring, or curiosity. I know that someone out there has some sort of unusual medical/health question, which needs an answer- ” can I get diseases from the toilet seat?”, “is this wart unusual?”,” is it true I can get fat if I just drink sodas all day?”, etc…. Maybe you never had the opportunity to ask anyone, maybe you were too embarrassed to ask, or maybe just too lazy. Well, now it’s your time. The stage is all yours. No waiting in the dirty emergency room surrounded by foul odors and crazy people, no needles, no rush and no medical bills! Now it’s your time to be heard, and I am all ears- or should I say, we are all ears.
Feel free to ask whatever you like, and I will attempt to answer. Please understand that I will not be able to get to them all, BUT I will select a few “random” inquiries, and answer them as best as I can.
And reader(s) please don’t worry, you will not be outed. This will be kept anonymous. So, let’s learn a little medicine and a little about each other. Variety is the spice of life, and Abu Dhabi is a good place to start.
By Dr. DMS
