Guest guest Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hello Jan , Glad you let us know how you got on at that doc's, but so sorry to read that it was not a good experience for you. Hope you get some good replies from the group , sharing their wide experiences to give you more support . I guess you sound quite isolated.Everyone advises 'ask the RA doc about your particular concerns' but you got no chance. That was awful. Because I think it is a little while since you posted first with your introduction back in July, would you mind if I resend that friendly message? I think it might help others , and newer joiners, see what things are on your mind particularly so they can answer most helpfully. Unfortunately some docs do not have good skills of communication whatever else they are expert in. Amazingly they think they can get by without them and are not prepared to focus extra well on someone who is deaf for example, like you. Do you have anyone to accompany you into the consulting room , to ensure that you are 'heard' loudly and clearly. It often can be very helpful, I used to find, but all the same I always ensured that I was interacting directly with the patient herself. Eye contact, facial expression and body language are vital Communication is an interchange after all. Not one way traffic! Don't want to be nosy but do you 'sign' or 'lip read'? Let us know more if you feel like it. Sure you will get some encouragement here. Best wishes retired doc UK From: Jan <PurpleRing1961@...> Subject: [ ] About Doctor appt " Group - " < > Date: Saturday, 4 October, 2008, 4:50 AM Hi I did went to Rheumatoid Arthritis doctor last Tuesday (Sept 30)... He gave me medication name is Lyrica 50 mg Caps and Mobic 15 mg Caps.. That Doctor COLD shoulder and afraid of me... I notice his action..... I wont buy medication.. I wont.. Because gaining.. He said both of them can gaining... I wont and don't want spend my money on clothes like that... I wll look for other doctor better.. I will check make sure he or she can send me other Rheumatoid Arthritis. Let me know if that 2 medication safe??? I am alright... E mail me at Loveandbear@ Juno.com Love sister in Christ Jan from AZ ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt. com/MRT/go/ msnnkwxp10200931 85mrt/direct/ 01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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