Re: Funny...MEN!

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Yes, Patty, reminds me of some of my experiences. They do think we

don't know a thing about our own bodies, don't they?????

Lynda

At 11:34 AM 3/2/2006, you wrote:

>I'm sitting here laughing about this morning, because Karl's letter

>was so timely for me. I had gone on a consultation this morning to

>an oral surgeon about my root canal that is still bugging me. My

>endodontist suggested this guy, so I went just to see what he had to

>say. I came home just spitting about this guys attitude.

>

> Here's what happened. I don't just sit there all pretty and

> smile for the doctor and nod my head while they do their " god

> speaking " routine. I ask questions. Alot of questions so I can

> know and understand the situation and present new angles for the

> doctor to consider in treatment.

>

>Do you know what this doctor said to me? (ARGGH...GRRRR)

>

> " It sounds like you read too much on the internet. "

>

>It took my uttermost in self control not to bear some claws right

>then and there and grab him around the throat and shake

>violently. (just kidding.)

>

>I came back with a very strongly stated " I am an intelligent

>woman. I can read. "

>

>I then proceeded to tell him about my immune system issues and the

>whole breast implant thing. I am sure he thinks I am a nut case or

>a hypochondriac or something. They always do if we have problems

>outside their little box of thinking, or if they fall into

>politically correct thinking.

>

>He told me that there have been no documented cases of problems with

>titanium. I suggested otherwise (which is why I will refuse to get

>dental implants.)

>

>We are going to take a wait and see attitude. I think he is going to

>be waiting a long time because I don't plan on going back there.

>

>This is exactly why I hate going to doctors! AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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