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Need Another Doctor!       07/21/04 01:30 PM Edit Reply Quote Bevvy Reged: 11/04/03 Posts: 5918 Loc: Northwest Washington State BL, this doctor is paid to HELP you, not leave you with a feeling of worthlessness. If he cannot help you, then there are others who can. He may be the best on the record books, but if he can't listen to his patients without being condescending, then he's the WORST doctor, in my books. I thought poorly of my doctor when I first met him. I thought he was arrogant and not very helpful to me. I considered changing doctors immediately. But something told me to wait -- he didn't seem terribly knowledgeable about IBS. No surprise there. I came onto the Boards about that same time, and I began to get a lot of support (of course) and a lot of research and advice. Next trip to the doctor, I was prepared. I told him what I wanted. It was almost 180 degrees. He seemed to respect me more, and even asked me questions about my IBS -- and about my other genetic condition. We had a lovely conversation in which I actually felt his "equal." Ever since then, we've gotten along beautifully. I would suggest giving this guy of yours another chance, but his arrogance really ticks me off. If my doctor had said to me, "You and I are just not seeing eye to eye on anything today," I would have said, "You know what, you're absolutely right, DOCTOR!" And I would have picked up my purse and walked out. I would have gone home, called my HMO, gotten the name of another doctor in my area, and made an appointment. I would interview other doctors as well, until I found one I could talk WITH. Truly, if you can't talk with your doctor, he's worthless. Good luck. Bev -------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Need support BL 07/21/04 08:51 AM Re: Need support, I've got it for ya honey !! gigi 07/23/04 10:12 AM Re: Need support, I've got it for ya honey !! gigi 07/23/04 10:20 AM Wavering again BL 07/23/04 01:00 PM OH No, BL barbie 07/23/04 01:47 PM Re: Need support ag5t 07/23/04 06:33 AM Thank you, Marty BL 07/23/04 06:58 AM Re: Need support svaha39 07/22/04 07:52 PM svaha BL 07/22/04 08:32 PM Some good news ---finally! BL 07/22/04 11:00 AM Golf tourney results BL 07/22/04 02:21 PM Sounds like you have a son to be very proud of! -nt- barbie 07/22/04 03:05 PM Thanks! He can be a sweetheart...... BL 07/22/04 03:26 PM Oh Boy, do I know that feeling..... barbie 07/22/04 04:58 PM Barbie BL 07/22/04 06:28 PM Hey BL barbie 07/22/04 07:02 PM It's about time.... barbie 07/22/04 11:56 AM Re: Need support mspaschal259 07/22/04 08:20 AM Hey, wait a minute, mspaschal.... BL 07/22/04 11:34 AM Re: Hey, wait a minute, mspaschal.... mspaschal259 07/22/04 11:53 AM Re: BL, Honey, I have some ??? gigi 07/23/04 03:36 PM For those who have the patience to listen .... BL 07/22/04 07:22 AM Exercise for BL? Bevvy 07/22/04 08:48 AM Bev BL 07/22/04 11:02 AM BL Bevvy 07/22/04 03:14 PM Bev, ... BL 07/22/04 06:20 PM Well There Ya Go, BL! Bevvy 07/22/04 09:18 PM No, No, Bev!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BL 07/23/04 04:59 AM Hey, BL.....are you sure you don't want to go back to college?? ha ha -nt- barbie 07/23/04 06:36 AM Actually , Barbie .... BL 07/23/04 06:53 AM Yeah, BL barbie 07/23/04 10:58 AM Re: For those who have the patience to listen .... AstroChick 07/22/04 08:11 AM AC. BL 07/22/04 11:13 AM Re: For those who have the patience to listen .... atomic rose 07/22/04 07:49 AM Casey..... BL 07/22/04 10:51 AM BL... atomic rose 07/23/04 06:40 AM BL--- jenX 07/21/04 06:45 PM Jenx and Barbie BL 07/22/04 05:46 AM Thanks. I just needed to vent! BL 07/21/04 03:26 PM Need Another Doctor! Bevvy 07/21/04 01:30 PM Re: Need support Vicam 07/21/04 01:24 PM Re: Need support barbie 07/21/04 01:09 PM Barbie BL 07/21/04 03:39 PM BL barbie 07/21/04 05:42 PM Remember - you're the boss here! AstroChick 07/21/04 11:43 AM Some people ChristineM 07/21/04 09:25 AM Beagle..... Nugget 07/21/04 09:04 AM

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