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I need help finding a doctor who will listen to me.
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Sorry, I'm going to confuse the doctor issue here.
I disagree with mikaylar about young doctors. I have found that some of my younger doctors are better at listening and communicating than some of my older ones. Some of the older ones have given me the impression that they think they know my body better than I do. One doctor scoffed at me when I offered the results of an MRI that another doctor had ordered. I only offered it because the doctor's own associate suggested in my previous visit that the MRI would be the next step in diagnosis.
Just keep trying to get a good doctor...I think the best way is by word of mouth and online information on the doctor's education and affiliations.
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I think sometimes it is OUR age that they respond to. I have a personal feeling about using the older doctor apposed to the young one. Some are in the job for a salary and some are there to help and cure. Now, at my age, I see a funny split on their responses. It really has a ton to do with the individual as a doctor. If they suck, move on. You will really feel better just doing that. Remember they do not have access to a magic wand. My world is unhealthy and I have been around the world trying to be well. I have had problems with many and I have outlived my wonderful ones. Even if they are great, they don't know everything. Keep looking and good luck.
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My primary doc retired and 2 young ones took over the office. Neither of them would continue my Ativan prescripion so I found and older doctor. He was livid and said, "These young doctors won't acknowldge when a patient has something that works for them that they should continue it." I was grateful that he undersood that I didn't abuse this benzo and in the 7 years it has worked for me. I guess everyone has different experiences with doctors. I just worry that some of my long-time doctors will retire.