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FINALLY!

LilacTree — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:37:14 GMT

After 16 years , and with the exception of the second rheumatologist I went to, I have finally found one who did a comprehensive physical exam on me, sat down in front of me with a pad and pen, asked me multiple questions, listened to my concerns, and we then had a discussion.

She ordered 15 vials of bloodwork which was taken at the lab in her office, and said after analyzing the results and perhaps other tests, WE would get together and devise a PLAN of treatment. In the meantime she also ordered prednisone for me, which my PCP suddenly decided she would no longer do, after ten years of prescribing it.

I am so relieved and look forward to working with this REAL doctor, after 14 years of seeing other RA docs who never examined me or saw me for any longer than about seven minutes and handed me a prescription.

The background on this is within this Wellness forum, entitled “Have to find a new PCP,” if anyone wants to refer to it.

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grandma2pkmh — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:31:21 GMT

@LilacTree I am so happy for you. I love my Rheumatologist as he does the same with me and I trust him.

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sydsgma1 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:36:21 GMT

I am so happy for you. I love my rheumatologist for the same reasons. Keep us posted.🥳🥳

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Vivian — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:36:43 GMT

If doctors had more time, more curiosity, and a stronger desire to find a real diagnosis, we’d all be better off. It seems that all they can do these days is mask symptoms with medications. I could have died of thyroid cancer if I hadn’t become my own advocate and met with a specialist to discuss my symptoms, which my internist dismissed for over three years. Yes, we must be our own advocates but doctors need to get their heads out of their computers and LISTEN.

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haddon9 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:38:05 GMT

@LilacTree Glad to hear that you finally found a doctor who will listen and plan with you!

I haven't been happy with my primary for a very long time. When I come in with a problem he tries to push testing that has nothing to do with my health issue. They are the typical tests that are suggested everyone should have...yet he doesn't listen to what ails me. He just likes to go by the book and whatever is the easiest for him....time for me to find a new primary!

I also find it very interesting that any heart related testing is never suggested yet heart disease is the number one killer for women over a certain age.

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AuntG — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:37:02 GMT

Wishing you good luck with this doctor. Better health would be wonderful.

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BirkiLady — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:40:42 GMT

@LilacTree this post of yours, Lilac! What a huge relief. This is the kind of "doctoring" I expect. So happy you've finally found one who is going to work WITH you. You need to be your own health care advocate. That lab work is SO important! There are times it takes an hour with your physician; other times you'll be in and out in 10 minutes. Trust with your physican is #1 between a physican and patient. There are excellent physicians around. Delighted your finally found one of the good ones!

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GAQShopr53 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:38:01 GMT

Sounds like you finally have a good doctor who really listens to the patients. I just recently changed my PCM for the same reason. I was so tired of going back and forth with doctors to no relief. Seems as if all some physicians want to do is give meds vs finding out the root causes of the patient complaints.

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kelsey17 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:56:49 GMT

I am so glad for you that you have found a doctor you feel you can relate to.....These days it is i believe harder to find that connection................I hope your new doc makes all the difference to you and your health!! Thoughts are with you.

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Ketra — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:57:05 GMT

@LilacTree I’m so happy for you that you finally found a knowledgeable doctor that you can trust. Hopefully now you will have peace of mind, a lot less stress, and begin feeling much better.😊

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LTT1 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 23:06:31 GMT

@LilacTree

I am very very happy for you!

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Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:47:52 GMT

Wonderful news LilacTree. I can imagine how happy you are and I am looking forward to hearing details as they happen. Because of moving I had to give up some doctors I loved, hard to replace them. Wishing you all the best with your new one.

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chiclets — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 18:32:47 GMT

This is wonderful news. I am so happy for you. You have confidence now in someone and now know you are "not a false complainer, or nuts" and do not see that blank look on a doctor's face when you are relating what hurts you.

All these years, all the pain, and all the doubts are behind you now.

You have gone forward, and always have had faith even through your darkest times.

This is a good news for you and for all of us who have shared in this journey. You give us strength to believe in ourselves and know there is hope. Thank you for sharing.

Wellness, peace and happiness are wished for your new future.

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cherry — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:38:28 GMT

This can be a whole new lease on life for you @LilacTree .

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LilacTree — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:18:39 GMT

@cherry wrote:
This can be a whole new lease on life for you @LilacTree .

@cherry

Yes, fingers crossed, cherry.

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LilacTree — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:34:52 GMT

@chiclets

Thank you so much for your uplifting words, chiclets. This is the most hope I have had in a very long time.

I have not received the results of the labwork yet and my next appt is not until the end of June, although I am on their cancellation list.

I see the new (hopefully) PCP again tomorrow, and I still don’t know if she is willing to take me on, so fingers crossed on that.

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LilacTree — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:37:23 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma

Thank you so much, LG. I will certainly keep you posted.

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LilacTree — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:41:44 GMT

@BirkiLady

Hopefully I can finally do that, Birki . . . Fingers crossed.

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Justice4all — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:32:44 GMT

@LilacTree

I am relieved....let's see some progress!

Love, Justice

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maximillian — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:49:21 GMT

Physicians are dictated to by insurance companies. It is common knowledge that doctors are told to allow "X" number of minutes per patient. Move 'em on through. Like a cattle call.. The physician who ignores the rules will be penalized one way or the other. Health care is a huge conglomerate, money-making business in this country. Best advice: don't get sick.