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Navigating conflicting medical opinions to be your own advocate.

Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: Sep 4, 2019 | Replies (20)
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@contentandwell

@gingerw. I’m glad you are here too and I am going to try to be more assertive in the future. My husband actually thinks I already am too assertive when it comes to doctors and says he would hate to be one of my doctors! For that reason we don’t go to the same PCP. I may switch to his though.

My most recent disappointment with my PCP, who is considered to be very good by other doctors, is that after I fractured my femur I contacted his office to see if I was due for a bone density scan. It turns out I have not had one in six years and the last one showed osteopenia. I’ve been told by a couple of people that if you have osteopenia you should be having a scan every two years. I myself should have been on top of this I guess, but no one ever told me that those results showed that I should do that. In my opinion he dropped the ball.
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lioness | @lioness | Sep 3, 2019

@contentandwell I have also had osteopenian and my Dr send me every 2 years and you should go if you haven't had one for awhile. We need to keep on top of our test and when they should be done . I have a D.O for my Dr.she is very good. My last report said I don't have osteoporosis but my Left hip bones are getting thinner so I found a product called bone growth its a powder you mix with juice or liquid but you have to mix well I blend mine . I'm hoping next time I take the test it will have improved. Get your test so important

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 3, 2019

@contentandwell I believe some of my drs wished I was less aggressive. They are the ones who believe M.D. stands for Master Deity. When I was in the courtroom, I often dealt with medical professionals, or sometimes well-known names in different fields. They watched me treat each person with the same respect, good guy or bad guy [who am I to judge?]. Those who demanded I give them special consideration were often surprised when I said my job is to be neutral, everyone gets treated the same.
Ginger

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