Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 -- > I knew I was going to get into trouble for saying that about somatic. I meant that in MY case he meant it was all in my head. What he really said was that he thought I had a somatization disorder. Not in so many >words but that is what he meant. >Part of the problem now is that I see him at work. I am an RN in an ICU where he does rounds. I thought, at first, that this would be helpful but it really backfired. I have only seen him once since this conversation but it was the most awkward situation!! >Anyway, I'm sure that this is much more than you wanted to know ...I'm sorry if I caused anyone confusion over the term!! > Hi . First let me say I can really understand your position because I am an emergency department RN. I had several " discussions " with the first GI doc I went to. It ended with me telling this doc he was not omnipotent & to get over his God complex. I told him I would go elsewhere for medical care so I could feel like my care was a team effort not a battle with people who should be helping. I found another doctor (also on staff where I work) who knew my problem with the first doc but was willing to work with me anyway. I see the first doctor often at work, but always hold my head high & try to not think about the angry words we had exchanged. Now it is 6 years later & we have become reasonably friendly. He knows I have continuing problems because of pancreas divisum & never said " I'm sorry " in so many words, but shows it by his actions. I'm sorry this is so long-winded, but I want to encourage you to have faith in yourself. You know this is not a somatization disorder; don't let this doctor make you feel you have to keep proving yourself. Pancreatitis is a formidable enough enemy; don't add the battle to prove yourself. Its common when a doctor can't solve a problem to be unable to admit failure; its easier to just blame the " psycho " patient. As much as possible, try to forget this jerk. Keep looking for some one who is self-confident enough to work with you to make your pancreatitis more managable. You & your doctor need to pull together, not separately. I hope you are having a comfortable day. Keep your chin up; you'll find someone better. jang --== Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ ==-- Before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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