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How can patient w/ conversion disorder (which affects all involuntary muscles, causing pain to them & joints) benefit from a d.o. visit rather a m.d.?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Why not try?: DO and MD's are both doctors, although DO's favor the use of more natural homeopathic remedies over conventional prescription drugs.

Answered 7/2/2014

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