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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Sep 20 6:55am | Replies (14)

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It is so important to keep on top of your health and that of your family. I know from bitter experience. I have always questioned my doctor and researched any answer(s) he gave me. Often the answers he gave me were wrong or incomplete.
My beloved husband didn't. He always said the doctor knows best! He just said you are not a doctor! Quite right but GP's are overworked and sometimes overlook important pointers.
It mad me both angry and sad that a diagnosed condition by him (leaking heart valve) has progressed to an enlarged heart and damaged kidneys and liver. His prognosis is poor.
Anyone should do their OWN research and if unsure "pester" their doctor.

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You are so right. It's only been little things, but I have caught things my doctors missed or forgot. They're not perfect any more than we are. You have to interact with your doctors, not just sit passively like a child. I think men (no offense) often find it hard to deal with doctors. They need encouragement, perhaps coercion, to be more proactive. Also, you might consider going with your husband to his appointments, and by that I mean, go right in with him, don't just wait in the waiting room. I've always been a docile introvert but as a teacher I had to learn to be assertive. It can be done. Good luck and hang in there. I know this is a lot to deal with.