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A Productive Doctors Visit
April 2nd, 2009
I went to the rheumatologist last week and the doctor listened to my concerns. I refused to have one of the interns to examine me. Last time I went she was really rough with me. There was no way I was going through that again. Its very hard when a doctor does not respect your limit. This last visit was very good visit. The doctor was able to sit down and speak to me so I was able to voice my concerns. When you have a doctor that listens to your concerns it helps the patient a lot. We have to drive over 2 hours just to get to his office. I’ve tried the local doctors, but they just don’t know how to treat the lupus. So the drive is worth it for me to get quality care from a doctor
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I’m glad to hear that you had a good doctors visit, and that you were able to speak up for yourself. That is so important. Way to go!
Sending hugs,
Angela
Angela,
Thanks for dropping by. Its hard to speak up to them because they have so much control over your life. Your records are in their hands.
Chronic Chick
I started my blog because I have RA and wanted to give tips for those who want to stay healthy, get healthy and eliminate the inflammation of arthritis.
oh dear…did you say lupus? I’m so sorry to hear that. Anyway, I’m glad you were able to talk to your doctor quiet clearly:) I pray for your recovery.
hugs,
~~~shawie
A Greatful Heart,
Yes, lupus. Ya, easier said then done speaking to Doctors.
Chronic Chick
Terri,
Ya it helps to be able to share with others. It gives you some kind of outlet being able to share your struggles with others. It puts a name to so many diseases that go unknown.
Chronic Chick
True, can’t agree more – a good doctor is the one that listens to you! That’s why we stick to our family doc. The waiting time is long but that’s because he listens to every patients!!
A listening doctor is worth more anyday.
Chronic Chick
I had to fire my rheumy. Her attitude stunk. I’m fortunate enough to have an excellent family doc who’s comfortable treating me, and so far I haven’t had any serious lupus complications.
I’ve gotten much better about setting limits, but it can be really hard with a doctor you don’t know. I’m sorry you have to go so far out of your way to find a doc who can help. Stick to your guns. It’s *your* body, and your doctor works for *you*, not the other way around, so the final say is yours. They most likely won’t drop you if you explain your reasoning for your decisions to them.
absolutely, a doctor that will listen will keep trying new avenues…having just been thrown out by my pain specialist for not fitting into his preconceived box (like you can have one with RSD??) I am extremely grateful for the understanding GP I have, if not for him I would have just been out in the cold without a medical avenue to turn down!
I always enjoy reading your blog! I saw this post and thought you may be interested in an article I recently wrote 10 Situations When You Should Ignore Your Doctor’s Advice at http://chronicillnessarticles.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/10-situations-when-you-should-ignore-your-doctors-advice/
As usual it is free to reprint in case you are interested. Hang in there!
Lisa,
Great article. I know a lot of people forget Doctors are human too. They make just as much errors as you or I.
Chronic Chick
Caf,
Sorry to hear about the issues with your doctor. Many times people forget that no one has the same symptoms or diseases. If we all had the same symptoms it would be a boring world and all the diseases in the world would be cured. God didn’t make us all alike. Glad your GP is good.
Chronic Chick
Gabrielle,
Sorry you had to fire Rhemo. Yes, its my body.
Chronic Chick
So happy that your doctor listened to your concerns. That’s such a good feeling.
Connie,
Some of them listen to you, others don’t.
Chronic Chick