Not Complaining - Why Don't Doctors Listen?
#141
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Originally Posted by desertrose
My first instinct tells me you maybe seeing a Dr. through a HMO insurance plan. . . . At HMO's you can only present with one issue in 15 min. visits unless you book your appoint as an extended appointment 30 minutes you are restricted to just 15 min. Then if you are required to get a referral to an allergist you may do so.
In the years I've been with Kaiser I've had two doctors who didn't listen. I requested and was immediately reassigned to other physicians. I now refer to the doctor who diagnosed me with acid reflux (it was lung cancer) as "that idiot doctor". My present doctor said he hopes I don't refer to him that way. I told him that as long as he never misdiagnoses me that badly he's got nothing to worry about. He's a nice guy and listens to me when I come in, however long it takes. Frankly, he emails me and bugs me more about my cholesterol and diabetes than I really appreciate, but he's doing his job and I really, really should follow his directions.
#143
My dad is a doctor, I worked in hospitals to put myself through college so I have quite a bit of experience with the medical community. I think the issue is two fold, 1) very few people take responsibility for their own health care, and 2) Lots of people still see doctors as some sort of god.
My attitude about doctors is that it is their job to give me the very best education that they can about whatever is wrong with me, give me their best advice and then understand that I am going to make my own decision based on what I think is right for me. I hate it when doctors make decisions for patients and then they don't have to stick around to deal with the consequences.
This is my life and my decision, that makes it my responsibility. If a doctor is not listening to me I tell them that is my impression. If I know that something is wrong and they don't take me seriously I find another doctor. I also practice alternative care strategies because there are just some things that western medicine doesn't understand.
Here is my approach. Upfront and directly I tell a doctor what I expect and ask them if they can live with that. I pull no punches and don't take any crap, EVER!!
My attitude about doctors is that it is their job to give me the very best education that they can about whatever is wrong with me, give me their best advice and then understand that I am going to make my own decision based on what I think is right for me. I hate it when doctors make decisions for patients and then they don't have to stick around to deal with the consequences.
This is my life and my decision, that makes it my responsibility. If a doctor is not listening to me I tell them that is my impression. If I know that something is wrong and they don't take me seriously I find another doctor. I also practice alternative care strategies because there are just some things that western medicine doesn't understand.
Here is my approach. Upfront and directly I tell a doctor what I expect and ask them if they can live with that. I pull no punches and don't take any crap, EVER!!
#145
Find a new doctor that will take the time to listen to you. My doctor is a gem, he always listen to me when I come to see him. I do not go to the doctor that often, but when I do he knows there must be a problem.
#146
" I think I have a food allergy as well, but can't pin it down. What else would cause numb/tingling lips for almost 2 weeks now?"
Lots of things cause numbness in the lips...
http://www.healthhype.com/causes-of-...numb-lips.html
Lots of things cause numbness in the lips...
http://www.healthhype.com/causes-of-...numb-lips.html
#148
Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
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You live in Missouri. I have the answer. Washington University hospital.
#149
I think they charge by the question. so he should listen.
but since i started being on Medicare, my doctor tends to let me have one question. then his ears close up and he types in his computer. shame.
I just read the info on itching/hives. thanks.
i had three bad breakouts in hives, from the top of my forehead to almost my waist. tingling lips about three times too but not with the hives. Cortizone 10 creme and 1/2 of an allergy pill helped.
but since i started being on Medicare, my doctor tends to let me have one question. then his ears close up and he types in his computer. shame.
I just read the info on itching/hives. thanks.
i had three bad breakouts in hives, from the top of my forehead to almost my waist. tingling lips about three times too but not with the hives. Cortizone 10 creme and 1/2 of an allergy pill helped.
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