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i recently had some xrays and an evaluation performed at a local chiro office due to some problems with my hips.  when my husband and i started asking questions the doctor seemed to become offended after a few minutes and eventually said that if we were skeptics, his office was not the place for us.  im not sure what to think of his comment.  i felt that it was kindof rude.  im kindof in limbo trying to decide what course to take from here.  i feel like he was using scare tactics on me.  what do you think?

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Cathy,

There is no reason why a doctor cannot take the time to answer questions about clinical findings and treatment issues.   If you asked straight-forward, rational questions, you should expect the same in answers.  Tell the DC to go jump in a lake and find someone that will treat you better.  Maybe the DC had something to hide or could not provide a logical answer to your questions.  

'Regards,

Dr. G

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