Hi @4grace, @marko82 here. Grace, do you get copies of your tests when you have them? If NOT, PLease start doing so. That way you have a record of what tests you've taken, when and the results. Blood work says on them by each item if it is high or low & gives the normal range. CTs, MRI, and X-rays have Radiologist's reports. Bring those things to a DR to be compared to new tests and prevent having the same test over again. Make sure you get them back. Those are important medical records for you to keep.
A new Dr will make copies for your file and return the original to you. This is really important because they look for changes and can see what's been done before.
**It is also important to WRITE down all questions you have & things you need to mention. With questions use simple sentences - never compound - and leave space for the Dr to write the answer. Have a copy for you so you can ask Dr to go over a question you may not have understood the answer to. Any DR who doesn't like those written questions is threatened by them. Find another Dr.
Not having your insurance accepted is terrible. I don't know what you can do about that except maybe get your provider to give you a list of Drs who do accept it.
It is not too late to get copies of your past labs and other tests. Two choices: Ask at DRs office for copies of all labs and radiology reports or go to the place where you had them done and get copies. The printed out copies are usually free. I pay $10 to get CD copies of any films.
I have a chocolate protein drink with lots of minerals, sodium and protein every morning. It's meant for sports people but we all need the supplements in them even if we don't do sports. I sure don't, The drink makes my vibrations less so my body must need those minerals to function properly.