Re: any positive stories?

[Guest guest]

I think I'm one of the fortunate ones. I have had a great experience with both

of my rheumatologists. Just to explain, my normal rheumatologist wanted a

second opinion before starting me on some of these medications, because of the

side effects. In both cases, they were professional, courteous and attentive.

I had a couple of problems with my dosage for prednisone and I got a prompt

response back from both offices, with the doctor in question calling me

personally instead of trying to go through a nurse. If I feel I need to be

seen, I can get in the next day and I've never even had to wait longer than 5

minutes in the waiting room. One of the doctors did tell me up front that it

can take awhile to see if the medication is going to work, so I knew what to

expect.

My GP doesn't try to treat things on his own, with the exception of something

like an infection. He'll tell me straight up that he's not the expert in that

area and refer me right to a specialist. And to top it off doesn't charge me

the copay for my visit!

Initially, the RA presented itself in my feet. I went from normal activity to

walking with great pain over the period of about 10 days. I was sent to a

podiatrist who studied my feet thoroughly and who was the one who suspected RA.

A bone scan confirmed the arthritis. He then referred me to the rheumatologist.

Because of the arthritis and the deformities I have in my feet, I'll continue to

be treated by him as well. He's been nothing but extremely personable and

professional. He actually called me once out of the blue to see how I was doing

with the rheumatologist! So, there are good doctors out there. Just keep

looking until you find one that suits you.

Lori

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[Guest guest]

Syndie,

I loved my doctor, I raved about him and he was fantastic for 9 years, then, I

had a major flare, was in the hospital and I can't tell you how much he

disappointed me but I met one of the other men in the practice and am now seeing

him and I really like him so far, so we'll see. I also really like my primary

but would change any doctor that didn't fit. mary in pa

[ ] any positive stories?

I've appreciated the helpful information I have read on this list. However, I

would like to know if there is anyone that actually LIKES their doctor? I read a

lot of negativity but I don't think I've read about too many positive

experiences concerning the medical profession. Anyone have a positive story or

experience they wish to share?

I happen to work in the medical field. So I certainly can see it from both

angles. I also know there are as many good physicians as bad ones (and I've

known quite a few quacks professionally). I'm a stickler for physicians

referring to a specialist if they don't have an answer. There's no excuse for

that one. I am hoping and optimistic that my first visit to the rheumatologist

next month will be a positive experience and will put me on the right path. And

if it isn't, well, I will just go out and find a new one.

Syndie

[Guest guest]

I really like my rheumy. She saw the very sad shape I was in and was

determined to get me to a much better place. And she did. I went

from unable to care for myself at all and a major effort to walk to

my current state which is 95% functioning. I still get tired easier

than normal, and have little pain occaisionally.

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> I've appreciated the helpful information I have read on this list.

However, I would like to know if there is anyone that actually LIKES

their doctor? I read a lot of negativity but I don't think I've read

about too many positive experiences concerning the medical

profession. Anyone have a positive story or experience they wish to

share?

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> I happen to work in the medical field. So I certainly can see it

from both angles. I also know there are as many good physicians as

bad ones (and I've known quite a few quacks professionally). I'm a

stickler for physicians referring to a specialist if they don't have

an answer. There's no excuse for that one. I am hoping and

optimistic that my first visit to the rheumatologist next month will

be a positive experience and will put me on the right path. And if

it isn't, well, I will just go out and find a new one.

>

> Syndie

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[Guest guest]

Syndie,

I am very pleased with my rheumatologist. When I kept complaining

about my wrist pain she suspected that some of it could be coming

from my neck. I was sent for x-rays and the radiologist called her

to inform that I have severe cervical problems. She called me and

said that I already had an appointment at the same center for an MRI

the next morning if I could make it. Long story short, this past May

15, I had 2 herniated disc and my spinal stenois repaired along with

the suprs removed and bone grafting. She sent me to a neuro-surgeon

that I love and his office assistant has been wonderful working with

my company disability department.

I still have the RA damage to my wrist and I don't know if this will

fix the wrist issues because the joints are putting pressure on a

tendon. I am glad though to have some damage repaired and I think

that I am recovering at a good pace. I should be able to return to

work on July 30.

I just wanted to express some good that both of these doctors have

brought me.

Shirley