Re: A quick hello at sunrise/

[Guest guest]

, ditto what Lori said!

It is surprising how many doctors are afflicted with foot-in-mouth disease.

And, those are the first doctors I get rid of in search of one that actually

cares.

You and I are around the same age, too, so I understand what an interruption

this feels like. I've only been dealing with it for seven years or so, but

chronic issues actually run in my family. I just needed a good accident to get

everything kick-started.

I now have three physicians (primary, chronic and rheumatoid) and a therapist

that I rely on and have a strong rapport with. It wasn't easy, but I searched

for sure. My back surgeon was excellent and tho everyone told me my orthopedic

surgeon was the best, he has talent but is a putz. No other doctor that knows

him disagrees when they ask.

My point, though, is that the five of us work as a team. I make appointments

just to chat with certain doctors just to check up. My primary doctor is kind

of a hub, and my therapist and rheumatoid (who actually found the fibro) work

closely with my chronic pain doctor. And my chronic pain doctor works with my

primary.

I'm tired of the God complex, I saw it with my grandparents that would do

whatever the doctor said even when they didn't understand. Most times they

couldn't even repeat what had happened and what the course of treatment was or

what pills they were taking. And, if some asshole accused me of doing something

I didn't, I'd not only search for someone else, but report him to faculty

immediately. I have had the pleasure of doing this myself.

You are a patient...not a customer.

Please take care of yourself - and make sure your boyfriend takes care as well.

OH! And, don't forget to laugh! It definitely beats crying...trust me!!!

Hugs,

Staci