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Most doctors are "people of few words". Sometimes that demeanor can be a challenge when a patient has lots of questions. You've already found MayoConnect which can be a very useful place for sharing experiences, concerns, and questions. When you do meet with the docs - do you take with you a list of questions to be addressed? I think the docs can be more open to providing lengthier answers when they relize the patient has seriously pre-thought what they'd like to know...
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I agree. Pre thought questions. I have realized quite a bit of what I’ve felt went unspoken, my problem and fault. I thought some times that it was too much complaining, so I just said a couple of things. Lesson has been learned!
I have all my documents and a list to be addressed with my dr, to get mri and to tell him whats been happening for early next week.
I’m not letting this go gently into that good night.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply Phil. The folks here have helped me so much. Wonderful group.
The test of my having learned this, will be next week. So, wish me luck. Have to be confident and not shrink in front of the white coat. lol