Re: rheumatologists issues

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If you feel like he's managed you well to date, it might be worth processing

this with him. I know time is scarce, so at your next visit, come in with your

list, but put an item on there to " discuss doctor-patient relationship " . You

could say that you're sensing some impatience from him and you're not sure why

he wants you to take RA and fibro issues to your PCP. That gives him the chance

to talk openly about how he'd like to manage your care from here on out. If he

balks, or responds badly, you know it's time to find a new rheum.

kiwimangodiva <latreasewright@...> wrote: hey guys

i am having an issue with my rheumatologists .. i dont feel that he is

as sincere as he should be or care about my diagnosis ... i am

complaing to him about the pains i am having and the things going on

with my body and he sayd well talk to your pcp (which i have) most of

my issues are fibro and ra related.. or i think and on top of it now i

have ibs.. cant stop going etc.. plus my tmj is acting up .. i didnt

have any issues or surgeries gallbladder.. ecd's etc b4 i got sick now

im a walking medical journal and all he says is take a friggin motrin

which i am now immune too since i take 800mg for my menstral

cramps...lol + my tramadol deseyrel.. and zanaflex.. i need some

advice is it time to call it quits with him? because when my hearing

date comes up.. i do not want him to ruin my chances of receiving my

disability.. thanks guys

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[Guest guest]

My advice, for what it is worth, find another rheumy.

This is strictly from my experience with a rheumy.

Tami

Tami -Dossey

[Guest guest]

hi....... sorry u r having probs with reummy.......mine is

good ....but so busy that at times i feel the same way......however i

do have a wonderful pcp who is female and takes lots of time with all

my issues.......as long as your tests show ra u should have no probs

with disability......its proven.........but i do suggest a good

female dr who is more understanding......mine makes me feel a whole

lot better and addresses issues with all other problems i

have ...good luck ...... hey guys

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> i am having an issue with my rheumatologists .. i dont feel that he

is

> as sincere as he should be or care about my diagnosis ... i am

> complaing to him about the pains i am having and the things going

on

> with my body and he sayd well talk to your pcp (which i have) most

of

> my issues are fibro and ra related.. or i think and on top of it

now i

> have ibs.. cant stop going etc.. plus my tmj is acting up .. i

didnt

> have any issues or surgeries gallbladder.. ecd's etc b4 i got sick

now

> im a walking medical journal and all he says is take a friggin

motrin

> which i am now immune too since i take 800mg for my menstral

> cramps...lol + my tramadol deseyrel.. and zanaflex.. i need some

> advice is it time to call it quits with him? because when my

hearing

> date comes up.. i do not want him to ruin my chances of receiving

my

> disability.. thanks guys

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I have a wonderful pcp and rheumy - and they actually TALK to each

other! Perhaps you could suggest that he contact your pcp so they

could coordinate your care . . . or, the other way around if you have

a good relationship with your PCP. Mine coordinates my " team " of

docs, keeps track of everything going on, and runs interference with

any of them if I have a problem.

Feeling like my docs understand me and want to help me does me more

good than any medication. I think it would be worth looking around if

you can't work out the issues with your current rheumy. Good luck!

On 1/30/07, kiwimangodiva <latreasewright@...> wrote:

> hey guys

>

> i am having an issue with my rheumatologists .. i dont feel that he is

> as sincere as he should be or care about my diagnosis ... i am

> complaing to him about the pains i am having and the things going on

> with my body and he sayd well talk to your pcp (which i have) most of

> my issues are fibro and ra related.. or i think and on top of it now i

> have ibs.. cant stop going etc.. plus my tmj is acting up .. i didnt

> have any issues or surgeries gallbladder.. ecd's etc b4 i got sick now

> im a walking medical journal and all he says is take a friggin motrin

> which i am now immune too since i take 800mg for my menstral

> cramps...lol + my tramadol deseyrel.. and zanaflex.. i need some

> advice is it time to call it quits with him? because when my hearing

> date comes up.. i do not want him to ruin my chances of receiving my

> disability.. thanks guys

>

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