Do you tell all your secrets -- Talking to your DOCTOR? .. YOU should.  

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did you tell him about your varied energy levels? .. AND, mostly, did you tell him about your HOBBY?... you MIGHT have confused his diagnosis, when you complained about the pains in your back, and fingers.... DID you tell that you have a hobby of sitting before the computer, and keep on typing, ... ? Just asking.

YOU might be very truthful with all other secrets, but, you might have ignored this HOBBY of yours. And, for the benefit of other readers:

You may not think sharing your hobbies with your doctor is of any importance, especially since many hobbies are an excellent way to reduce stress and contribute to good health. But it could be your hobby that's responsible for some medical symptoms.

Thanks for sharing the view. Please ask me for any support on medical issues.

if you don't mind my sharing a clinical experience.....

I was once involved in a wrong diagnosis. Almost got fired by my BOSS.
While writing down the profile of a patient, I asked a standard question:
Are you REGULAR with your bowels and defecation.
The reply was YES. and I noted that down... . .... only after a week, did we come to know that since her teenage, (she was then 35) ... this lady had to attend to her nature-call for defecation only ONCE a week, and she is regular on that.

for those who want to know: REGULAR bowel movements and defecation should be at least ONCE a day!!!

how far am I, her DOCTOR, wrong?

thanks for coming here.

that's what i meant by probing further. everything is relative now. what's "normal" for you may mean something else to another. everything should be 'quantified' right? like how many times a day, how many times a week.

when a mother says, my son felt hot last night, the question should follow, did you take his temperature? if yes, what was the reading?

you should try filling out forms on a busy rainy day! .. with a load more of wailing and screaming patients.

HOW would it appear, if you keep PROBING. is it not the duty of the patients, as well as the attendants of the patient, to INFORM all about the suffering VERY VERY CLEARLY, without leading any ambiguity?

thanks for the suggestion, but, friend. I don't think, it is practical to keep asking.. when there is a pressure of OUT PATIENTS.

love to see more of your suggestions, though. I would consider writing them down, as THINGS to DO... on my table.

then make the form clearer, more specific. under bowel movement, put boxes where they can just the boxes - 1x a day, 3x a week, 1x a week. that way, no need to ask the patient to explain. not all patients know what doctors know. not all patients are educated or take time to educate themselves.

that is a very wise suggestion . i should add that to the questionaire.

but, bowel movements is just one such example. ..

you are very right again about the education patterns, interests and patience levels of the suffering patients.

I have started off .. as responses to the comments that I receive. Till now, I told about Popping drugs and not informing , Not telling about the sleeping habits and, not informing the doctor about the hobbies that one is involved..

Ofcourse, the SEXUAL PARTNERS that you maintain, also have a bearing. I can give you a link to a popular Ob/Gyn doctor... who is SHOUTING HOARSE about the new PAP-SMEAR guidelines. But, It is all about a woman! ...

A man might reveal more than his secrets about his habits. But, a woman seldom shares information about her bedroom partners. With a DOCTOR. it is sure to have a bearing on the diagnosis and prescription.

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Thanks about the private message nagging. But, I don't want to give you credit.

Yes, the very last thing Nai and I need is an ob/gyn!

i got it now. I am hooked to the NAI ... there is no option to upload photos in private messaging.. right? ...

send me a real photo .. by email. NOW. ... before I get too involved.

OK! Check your email NOW!

hahahaha. its ok. you are more cute .. in the farmer getup....

that is so positive. YOU are lucky to be HEALTHY. good luck to you always .. friend. SID, but, being a WOMAN.. keep to your annual check-up appointments.
don't just skip them off.

you bet! That's a good point and so important. Those check-ups I do keep!

that is very correct. and proper. but, did you tell him about the various times, when you feel down. ENERGY levels really dropping ..

this also has a bearing on the diagnosis. just one more point.

female's have the tendency to consider that MOOD SWINGS and altered energy levels are common for them. .. WRONG NOTION.

LUCKY, we both are not women.

did you register with my forum for online medical advises? .. i am just checking .......................

i will have to put your account on HOLD, .. please tell me when you are scheduled to go for a FULL BODY MEDICAL CHECKUP. I cannot handle the pressure....

i AM sure, the machines will break-down. And, the attending physicians will go on a LONG-LEAVE. or may be, they might have already applied for a change of POST.

A ob/gyn is the best doctor for you MARIO.....


Issuing a general alert to the medical fraternity of your locale'

i tried to ask this doctor for help one day...he just gave me a can of laughing gas instead, and told me to take deep breaths

no wonder i've been seeing extra fingers on my hands....

use the fingers carefully.

mtvmtv you are very right. The purpose of this topic is to make everyone be truthful to themselves, and tell the doctor .. everything.

including the drugs and use/ abuse of alcohol, tobacco, etc.

Further, it is surprising that, people think that they can hide certain facts of their lives, from their doctors.

THE doctor might appear to have believed you. BUT, your blood reports, chest x-ray and such diagnostic tools REVEAL your dirty inner-secrets.

very good kirti. it is very nice to have honest patients. BUT, did you tell your doctor about your mood swings? .. and cravings for some particular food? .. it will also have a say, while diagnosing.

and, what was the THYROID PROFILE telling ? ... Hope you are always healthy.

do you know about drug-interactions. there are certain over-the-counter drugs, like ACETOMINOPHEN, which can cause severe liver damage, when used in-discriminately.