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@merpreb I asked the neurologist why I was not a good candidate for a pain block. He slammed my chart shut and told me because “ I said so”! I have since learned he has retired. More ensued after that as he had also told me prior to his outburst I had had several mini strokes. There is no record of this at the
hospital I have since discovered. Maybe had the wrong patient. There is more to this adventure which would take a long time to tell in a way that would make sense. That was at a time when someone else was advocating for me. It was a mess and a chapter of my life I am still recovering from-stuff happens and I learned from it. Not wallowing in self pity rather endeavoring to get some confidence back as well as learning to trust again. Things are improving. Being hyper vigilant most of the time is exhausting. Again, is what it is. I am not one to give up. I do use caution though. I shop where employees are familiar with me so if I need help I can get it. I can feel safe when I shop there. Off topic again.

Wow, does that sound familiar! In 2015 I was referred to a neurologist by my GP who had already diagnosed peripheral neuropathy. The reason for the referral was to find the underlying cause. He did a nerve test and had me come back after he had "analyzed the results". At my follow-up appointment things got pretty confusing. As he was yammering away I finally leaned forward to look at the screen of his laptop. It wasn't me! The last name was missing one letter resulting in a fairly common last name. And the first name was a diminutive of my first name that I never, ever use. When I pointed this out he immediately clicked the window closed and my appointment lasted maybe another 15 seconds. "You have peripheral neuropathy". When I persisted with, "but I know I have peripheral neuropathy. That's why I'm here - to find out why." At this point he had closed his laptop and was standing up. He muttered something about my age (I was only 53!) while definitively ending our appointment by walking out of the room. Because of my deductible, I was out $1500 for the "nerve test" and had no diagnosis whatsoever. Being hyper vigilant IS exhausting. But it's been my experience that it is absolutely necessary when dealing with the medical industry. I have no interest in learning to trust again. Not in this context.

@healthytoday Thats sounds wonderful The last massage I had she pressed so hard I hurt I,ve been fearful of trying it again.When you have fibromyalgia you do need light I guess maybe I,ll give it another try

Wow, does that sound familiar! In 2015 I was referred to a neurologist by my GP who had already diagnosed peripheral neuropathy. The reason for the referral was to find the underlying cause. He did a nerve test and had me come back after he had "analyzed the results". At my follow-up appointment things got pretty confusing. As he was yammering away I finally leaned forward to look at the screen of his laptop. It wasn't me! The last name was missing one letter resulting in a fairly common last name. And the first name was a diminutive of my first name that I never, ever use. When I pointed this out he immediately clicked the window closed and my appointment lasted maybe another 15 seconds. "You have peripheral neuropathy". When I persisted with, "but I know I have peripheral neuropathy. That's why I'm here - to find out why." At this point he had closed his laptop and was standing up. He muttered something about my age (I was only 53!) while definitively ending our appointment by walking out of the room. Because of my deductible, I was out $1500 for the "nerve test" and had no diagnosis whatsoever. Being hyper vigilant IS exhausting. But it's been my experience that it is absolutely necessary when dealing with the medical industry. I have no interest in learning to trust again. Not in this context.

Wow Drs are not God and I’ve told several that. I worked in the medical field for 36 years, I’ve seen it all. Believe me I am not afraid to tell them off, or how I feel when they give me an attitude. Just because they have more education then me doesn’t make them any smarter. They out their underwear on the same way I do. I would of let him have it.its hard to have trust in any of them when crap like this happens, and then bringing up the wrong patient to discuss what’s wrong with you is way out of league.dumb dumb dumb

I wear a tshirt and shorts, cause oil on my skin isn't what I want. I need a little fabric between me and the masseur. However, you should give the therapist feedback, reminding them you need a lighter touch. I ask them if they work on seniors. Also, if you have issues with organs, ie, kidney stress due to meds, ask them to put some attention on your kidneys. There are pressure point systems (meridians) related to organs. I ask them to help with my lungs, kidneys and heart. Sometimes they will suggest an area. A good therapist knows a lot about the body. My cardiologist gets massage too. Smart guy.

Ohh, what a story. What can I say? Explore other methods and give up on these "names" of illnesses. Someone said look for the lesson in the ailment. Keep exploring.

Ohh, what a story. What can I say? Explore other methods and give up on these "names" of illnesses. Someone said look for the lesson in the ailment. Keep exploring.

@cdcc @lioness - it occurred to me that there was a bright side to my story. I didn't end of being a patient of a complete doofus of a neurologist. That could easily have happened. But his gross incompetence right out of the gate allowed me to dodge a bullet. Yay!