Posted by scratchpad on March 21, 2007, at 13:30:43
In reply to Re: I'd love a comprehensive evaluation consultati » Racer, posted by Dinah on March 21, 2007, at 12:40:41
It frightens me to think that I have these different doctors and the only person who is driving the bus is me, with intuition as my guide.
I try to give them each the comprehensive picture of me when I'm at appointments - tomorrow it's the GP about my blood pressure (and his glibly offered advice to "cut down on the salt" in order to reduce my weight) and next week an allergist (wouldn't I love to get seasonal shots and say goodbye to sinus troubles!). I have pretty much abandoned the alternative medicine route apart from following recommendations for supplements. No lasting relief there for depression or anxiety. The chiropractor who looks at my sore lower back declares, "it's an emotional issue. There's nothing wrong structurally with your back," and I'm left holding a couple of ibuprofen and wondering whether another 800mg will send my liver off to never never land.
It's an issue.
scratchie
I guess in this age of medical specialty practices, we are our own team leaders.
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