Doctor's Appointment Yesterday

@simone10 (54189)

Louisville, Kentucky

September 29, 2015 6:53am CST

As some of you know, I was having some concerns over what my new rheumatologist had told me and that he contributed everything I was feeling to fibromyalgia. I have been having trouble with my back and with my leg going numb and he just shrugged it off. I went to my primary care doctor yesterday and told her about what was going on. We talked about everything for a good 45 minutes. She said that she normally didn't like to talk about another doctor but said that she did not want me going back to him again. She said there are a lot of doctors that diagnose fibromyalgia when they don't know what else is going on. She was extremely upset about the whole thing and just kept shaking her head. She is going to get me a referral to a neurologist because she is concerned about my leg going numb and the back pain. She is also going to refer me to another rheumatologist. I felt very comfortable with everything she talked about and also felt like I was finally being listened to. Now I just have to wait for her office to call me with appointments.

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@celticeagle (159169)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Sep 15

Hopefully the new doctor will be of more help.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

30 Sep 15

I hope the new doctor will listen to you and help you with your medical problem.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I am hoping that is true @celticeagle . I am kind of cautious now after what happened with my other doctor.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

@Marcyaz I hope so too.

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@Marilynda1225 (79791)

• United States

29 Sep 15

It's always best to get a second opinion

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

It really is, especially when the doctor doesn't know what he is talking about.

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@mikemans (131)

• Kingston, Jamaica

1 Oct 15

true

@ElicBxn (63235)

• United States

30 Sep 15

That is great! I have a problem with the front of my right thigh going numb if I sleep in the wrong position. I've had x-rays on the back and hip and they've ruled out the "normal" stuff. I've had this problem since the early 1980's. Fibro is a real deal, but leg numbness isn't one of the "normal" problems associated with it. I'm glad to hear your doctor agrees about that doctor and is willing to send you to a different one.

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@ElicBxn (63235)

• United States

1 Oct 15

@simone10 oh, it has something to do with the nerves, or the blood supply to the area... with me it feels like the latter and it hurts now when the cats step on it!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Oct 15

@ElicBxn That has to be very painful.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

My thigh gets so numb that I can stick a pin in it and not feel anything. She seems to think it has to do with nerves.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

29 Sep 15

It's pretty rare around here that our own doctor will take 45 min. for one person. Glad she listened to you. All doctors are not created equal.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

30 Sep 15

Nope all doctors are not created equal, some are really good and some are no good at all.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

@marlina She doesn't do that with every one of my visits. This was an exception due to the circumstances.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

1 Oct 15

@simone10 I am glad that she did the right thing for you.

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

29 Sep 15

@Simone That sounds much more satisfactory, this doctor obviously listens to you. Good luck in getting the referral.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

She did listen to me. I told her any and everything that the other doctor had done or told me.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

29 Sep 15

45 minutes, wow she must have done well in her bed side manner class. I have met some that would not spend 5 minutes with me. Good job on finding a great doc. Sounds like all went pretty well.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

30 Sep 15

It is nice when your doctor doesn't seem rushed when you need to talk.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

Yes, she is a good doctor. She listened to what I said and is going to see what she can do to help me.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

@Marcyaz I don't like being rushed at all.

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@Rollo1 (16679)

• Boston, Massachusetts

29 Sep 15

I think it's probably a good idea to see a new doctor and oen who will do the necessary diagnostic tests, like an MRI.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I think so too. I still don't understand why the rheumatologist would not do a MRI.

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@lady1993 (27225)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

i'm glad you found the right doctor to talk to, some doctors just don't seem to act like doctors

it's rare t find doctors who actually care

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

It is rare and I am lucky to have my primary doctor as my advocate.

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

I am happy for you that you finally have a doctor that really cares for your health . I hope the referred doctor can finally diagnose what is it that's bothering you .

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

2 Oct 15

@simone10 Maybe you should consider replacing her if she is that way with you .

@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I hope so too. I haven't been going to my primary doctor for that long so I wasn't sure what to expect. She really surprised me.

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@cahaya1983 (11121)

• Malaysia

30 Sep 15

I'm glad you got that advice from the other doctor. It must be upsetting to be wrongly diagnosed like that. I hope the appointment with the neurologist and rheumatologist turns out well.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

Thank you! I am praying that it all works out.

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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)

• Canada

30 Sep 15

It's so important to have a primary physician who really listens to you. You must be relieved to have found someone like that.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I an relieved. I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to see her because most doctors don't like for you to talk badly about another doctor.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Oct 15

@Sheilamarie78 I think so. She did say that other patients have complained.

@Sheilamarie78 (2586)

• Canada

1 Oct 15

@simone10 It sounds as if she has had some experience with this doctor before.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

29 Sep 15

That sounds much more positive, I'm glad she listened to you, and was able to refer you on to two other specialists... I hope the appointmentsdo not take too long to come through...

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I'm expecting it to take at least 2 weeks because of all the red tape involved.

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@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

29 Sep 15

Thats good it sounds like your GP is on the ball and kind of her to let you take the time to listen to you. Cheeky bugger your rheumatologist good job she is going to refer you to someone else!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

She really is the best. You know, it's a big red flag when a rheumatologist can't read an MRI report from the radiologist.

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@zhubiying (29)

• Jilin, China

30 Sep 15

The docter is really like a angel.He chose a right way for you.I'm happy for what you said.I'm a little sad and little worried,because my mother,my father,my grandma still not find right way to remedy their disease .Finally,I hope you will be better,whether your body or others.Hope my family's body will be better.Thank you for sharing your experience.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I hope your parents and grandmother find the help they need. If their current doctor isn't helping them, I would get a second opinion from another doctor.

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@zhubiying (29)

• Jilin, China

1 Oct 15

@simone10 thank you

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

30 Sep 15

She sounds like she really listened to you yesterday and I am glad you will be going to a different doctor. I like a doctor who listens to you, you know it takes a while to be authorized to see a specialist.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

1 Oct 15

@simone10 Do call them in a week as sometimes they need a gentle reminder.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

4 Oct 15

@Marcyaz Oh, I will. I will be giving them a call tomorrow morning.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

Yes, she said for me to follow up with them in a week if I didn't hear anything. I know that department is really busy and it will take time.

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@Blondie2222 (28611)

• United States

29 Sep 15

I'm glad your doctor took the time to listen to you and knows what your going thru. Hopefully these new doctors she is referring you to can do something about your issue and diagnose you right Hang in there!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I think I will find out something one way or another.

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@LadyDuck (458377)

• Switzerland

29 Sep 15

It is good that this doctor took all the necessary time to listen to you. The last neurologist who visited my husband discussed with him for almost two hours. Let us hope that he has the miracle medicine.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I hope the neurologist can help me. At least I am feeling a little more hopeful than I was before I went to see my primary doctor.

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@gudheart (12659)

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29 Sep 15

I heard that they diagnose that when they have no idea what is causing the pain too. Hope you get it diagnosed so you can treat it :D

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I know that fibromyalgia is a real disease but when doctors use it all the time as a diagnosis, it makes people not take it seriously.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

29 Sep 15

that's great news that she't least listened 'n is doin' additional referrals. hope those appointments don't take too long 'n they soon get'cha back on track.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

I have a feeling that it will be a couple of months to see a neurologist since I will be a new patient.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

4 Oct 15

@crazyhorseladycx Yes, I really do. Never thought too much about it until I was diagnosed with RA. Ever since, it seems like it is a constant battle.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

2 Oct 15

@simone10 ugh, dont'cha jest despise the medical system??

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Michael Mansary

@mikemans (131)

• Kingston, Jamaica

30 Sep 15

That is so good that you feel listened to at last. I pray that you get healed soon. Bless ya

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Oct 15

@mikemans Thanks! I will keep everyone updated.

@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Oct 15

Thank you! I am hoping that it all works out.

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Michael Mansary

@mikemans (131)

• Kingston, Jamaica

1 Oct 15

@simone10 Fingers crossed for ya..

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