Homeopathic pediatrician?

anna7602

Anyone have experience with one? Our pediatrician back home is pretty in-line with my views, but I had a terrible experience with a pediatrician here in France who prescribed antibiotics and a chest x-ray for DD when all she had was a common cold. Just about everyone I've talked to, from friends to DH's co-workers here, says their kids' pediatricians are very pro-antibiotics for everything and very anti-discussing anything with the parents or listening to their opinions. I realize I am not a doctor, but the whole "I'm the doctor, so I am always right" attitude really rubs me the wrong way.

Anyway, all this to say, I just got a recommendation for a "homeopathic pediatrician" in our neighborhood and booked an appointment (DD might have a UTI), but have no idea what to expect. I've already taken DD to get a urine analysis at a lab (per our pedi at home's instructions), so it's not like we're skipping any major steps or cutting corners. I just want a pediatrician who will be a little more user-friendly...

Marsee

DS goes to a Naturopath like DH and I do. He's great with explaining everything and helps us to decide how to treat any issues we may have. In fact, DS has an appt. with him Wed. morning. 

I like that I am treated like a person and not a patient and I like that my opinion is valued and not ignored. I would highly recommend a homeo- or naturopath.

I hope your DD doesn't have a UTI. That would really suck  

Harper'smom

I would check it out. It comes down to the individual practitioner and how you relate to one another and not the label imo. We had a not so great experience with one here. They were more anti-vax than my pro-vax pedi was pro-vax and we just did not connect. It was too extreme but that was just one provider.

Crossing my fingers that A does not have a UTI.

Perhaps you can find a pedi who is an ex-pat?

 

anna7602

Harper'smom:

Crossing my fingers that A does not have a UTI.

Perhaps you can find a pedi who is an ex-pat?

 

Thanks. Me, too. But something is definitely up because she keeps complaining whenever she pees. Ugh.

Re: ex-pat. Weirdly, French law prohibits Embassies and such from posting lists of doctors who speak English. This was the only way I could think of to find an American or American-friendly pedi since no one I know had one to recommend. Even on message boards, you're not allowed to post the name of a doctor in response to the question "do you know one who speaks English?"

Harper'smom

anna7602:

Harper'smom:

Crossing my fingers that A does not have a UTI.

Perhaps you can find a pedi who is an ex-pat?

 

Thanks. Me, too. But something is definitely up because she keeps complaining whenever she pees. Ugh.

Re: ex-pat. Weirdly, French law prohibits Embassies and such from posting lists of doctors who speak English. This was the only way I could think of to find an American or American-friendly pedi since no one I know had one to recommend. Even on message boards, you're not allowed to post the name of a doctor in response to the question "do you know one who speaks English?"

Well that does make it difficult then. I always use those ex-pat message boards as a reference when I travel to Asia. Are there any local ex-pat mom groups you could infiltrate? Not being satisfied with my child's health care provider and/or having to visit numerous ones to find a good one would drive me bonkers.

inlovewithB

We go to an MD who practices Integrative Medicine. They are very slow to prescribe any antibiotics and start out with homeopathic options in most cases. I have no advice for you with UTI's or seeing doctors in France. Hope this new doctor will make you feel comfortable and take good care of your girl!