Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 My husband went to this doctor first and he ordered a biopsy. We then went back to get the results. At that appointment he recomended treatment, said Tom would feel a little sick and tired one day a week on treatment. Tom said ok to treatment. Then I started reading and got more information and got very concerned about what you go through and the out comes for his geno type. I also didn't feel that we had enough information on the treatment s possible side effects, thats why we went back. I have a hard time asking questions and am sitting here thinking maybe I could have done it differently, maybe he was upset about me asking about the new drugs. Anyway the bottom line was when he said I was asking the wrong questions and should get another opinion. It felt very weird to me.I just don't know, my husband thinks its communication because the doctor s from India{ but hes been here a long time}. Now we will have to get another opinion.Isn't that the best thing to do any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Not to be socially incorrect, really. This is not a prejudiced statement. Just a statement about the accepted social response of the countries in India and other country's. I have done business with several. I found it better in most cases to have a male conduct business on my behalf.It could very well have been a communication issue. Also it may have rubbed wrong to the Dr that you( female ) were being so " strong" with your questions. Even tho he has been here for a long while , it may be strong cultural practises. I hope I made sense here. And I hope no one is bothered by this post. Not any judgement, just a statement about some other cultures and practises. http://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 " "A well- behaved woman never made history"...Mae Westhttp://oktravels.wordpress.com http://allrecipes.com/cook/TrudyK/profile.aspx On Feb 3, 2011, at 7:38 PM, "dianedellicarpini" <dellcar9@...> wrote: My husband went to this doctor first and he ordered a biopsy. We then went back to get the results. At that appointment he recomended treatment, said Tom would feel a little sick and tired one day a week on treatment. Tom said ok to treatment. Then I started reading and got more information and got very concerned about what you go through and the out comes for his geno type. I also didn't feel that we had enough information on the treatment s possible side effects, thats why we went back. I have a hard time asking questions and am sitting here thinking maybe I could have done it differently, maybe he was upset about me asking about the new drugs. Anyway the bottom line was when he said I was asking the wrong questions and should get another opinion. It felt very weird to me.I just don't know, my husband thinks its communication because the doctor s from India{ but hes been here a long time}. Now we will have to get another opinion.Isn't that the best thing to do any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 DianeTruly, if either of you are already uncomfortable with the Dr. and even by his own recommendation, do get a second opinion. At least that way you would feel a lot better about the outcome of tx AND the difficulty you "may" have with the side affects. Remember, when it comes to this kind of treatment, it highly affects both of you!!!Gloria My husband went to this doctor first and he ordered a biopsy. We then went back to get the results. At that appointment he recomended treatment, said Tom would feel a little sick and tired one day a week on treatment. Tom said ok to treatment. Then I started reading and got more information and got very concerned about what you go through and the out comes for his geno type. I also didn't feel that we had enough information on the treatment s possible side effects, thats why we went back. I have a hard time asking questions and am sitting here thinking maybe I could have done it differently, maybe he was upset about me asking about the new drugs. Anyway the bottom line was when he said I was asking the wrong questions and should get another opinion. It felt very weird to me.I just don't know, my husband thinks its communication because the doctor s from India{ but hes been here a long time}. Now we will have to get another opinion.Isn't that the best thing to do any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Diane,If you can find a Hepatologist or a Liver Specialist I would go that route. This doctor is not keen on treating and he is giving you bad information. To say in advance that your husband would feel a little sick and tired one day a week is just a lie. He has no idea how he will react. Some people breeze thru it, I was sick for 48 weeks straight. This treatment is chemotherapy. If you don't feel you have enough information than by all means you need to ask more questions and I would be looking for a different doctor. I would steer clear of this one. Hugs,TeriOn Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 7:38 PM, dianedellicarpini <dellcar9@...> wrote: My husband went to this doctor first and he ordered a biopsy. We then went back to get the results. At that appointment he recomended treatment, said Tom would feel a little sick and tired one day a week on treatment. Tom said ok to treatment. Then I started reading and got more information and got very concerned about what you go through and the out comes for his geno type. I also didn't feel that we had enough information on the treatment s possible side effects, thats why we went back. I have a hard time asking questions and am sitting here thinking maybe I could have done it differently, maybe he was upset about me asking about the new drugs. Anyway the bottom line was when he said I was asking the wrong questions and should get another opinion. It felt very weird to me.I just don't know, my husband thinks its communication because the doctor s from India{ but hes been here a long time}. Now we will have to get another opinion.Isn't that the best thing to do any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yes you want a doc you can trust, you need a good one who will look out for your best interest tx isn't anything to mess around with it can be down right dangerous if not monitored correctly. I understand how you feel before I started tx I looked around for a second opinion. From: Gloria <gadamscan@...>Subject: Re: [ ] office visit Date: Friday, February 4, 2011, 12:55 AM DianeTruly, if either of you are already uncomfortable with the Dr. and even by his own recommendation, do get a second opinion. At least that way you would feel a lot better about the outcome of tx AND the difficulty you "may" have with the side affects. Remember, when it comes to this kind of treatment, it highly affects both of you!!!Gloria My husband went to this doctor first and he ordered a biopsy. We then went back to get the results. At that appointment he recomended treatment, said Tom would feel a little sick and tired one day a week on treatment. Tom said ok to treatment. Then I started reading and got more information and got very concerned about what you go through and the out comes for his geno type. I also didn't feel that we had enough information on the treatment s possible side effects, thats why we went back. I have a hard time asking questions and am sitting here thinking maybe I could have done it differently, maybe he was upset about me asking about the new drugs. Anyway the bottom line was when he said I was asking the wrong questions and should get another opinion. It felt very weird to me.I just don't know, my husband thinks its communication because the doctor s from India{ but hes been here a long time}. Now we will have to get another opinion.Isn't that the best thing to do any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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