Hey all i was just wondering if anyone in Melbourne knows any good vegan doctors?? Preferably in the west, if not one that's not to far over the other side of the city. It would help HEAPS!! thanks =)
Dr John Green
Millennium Medical Centre
Cnr Paisley & Albert Streets, Footscray VIC 3011, ph: 03 9687 8633
Is a vegan doctor who I've heard mentioned on another forum.
Most doctors you shouldn't have any problems with, unless you have an eating disorder or are pregnant, then you'll want to be careful.
Yeah that's k.. i found out that i have an overactive thyroid.. the medication i've been prescribed has gelatine and lactose in it (didn't realise til after i bought it)..im a vegetarian wanting to go vegan in the near future.
It MIGHT be possible to find a generic version of the drug that doesn't contain those ingredients. Maybe talk to your pharmacist.
Personally if I couldn't find a solution, I'd just keep taking the medication.
i have an under active thyroid. the syptoms with mine are prob different to yours. mines weight gain, brittle hair (apparently on google). anyway just saying.
Some doctors are very close-minded about veganism, which is why people seek out vegan friendly doctors.
Often instead of helping you with any problems others will try to lecture you about eating animal products again. If they find anything wrong with your health, they will take it back to you being vegan and refuse to look at other causes. Or if they find you healthy after giving you said lectures, they will become cold and sooky after being proved wrong...
I have a vegan doctor (not in Melbourne though). It's not essential to have a vegan doctor, but it doesn't hurt to have someone extra supportive of your choices and see them as healthful!! I've found.
