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Skeptical PCP when I finally got an appointment for long Covid
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jul 9 12:57pm | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Sorry to say this is typical with HMO insurances, PCPs are like gate keepers, unfortunately. You did great by advocating for yourself. Can be one or multiple issues. Was your tsh checked ? Also if its faster to get appt with a Physical Therapist at least to see if they can figure out what can be contributing to rigidity after prolong walking. If cant get to one, look into Hoka shoes and try these out, see if they make the difference with your lower legs sympyoms
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Ask PCP to refer you to multiple doctors since it just takes too long - ask for endocrinologist (ask for complete thyroid panel & antibodies, TSH not enough), rheumatologist, immunologist - hopefully you can get into at least one and start getting more tests. I have seen everyone for vaccine injury similar to long Covid - most test normal - but narrowing things down now because I still am not well. Also alternative functional medicine doctor can be really helpful and usually you can find someone right away.
Oops. I thought
PCP meant
Primary care provider.
I do not have HMO
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I have Medicare and supplement insurance. Good plan.
My legs have the sensation that I am wearing snug leggings. I suggested to my physician an EMG maybe could be helpful. Have to wait for Neurologist however.