At Wits End No Answers

Posted by mycausehelp @mycausehelp, Jul 17, 2022

1 year ago my husband weighed 176 lbs, today he weighs 138! He is 5' 10" 77 yrs old. August 2021 he had colonoscopy 9 polyps taken, then enterscopy with vessels cortrised. He had iron difficent anemia, put on iron pills, then had to have 5 iron infusions. He has had type 2 diabetes for years. For approx 4 years tremor in his right hand. He has had every test known to man and the doctors say all is fine now, A1C good, no anemia, all test good. In April he had Bells Palsy which is just now clearing up. He has lost muscle, and looks frail. Until a year ago he seemed fine. He has also lost some memory. I want him to be checked for Parkinson's, the doctors just say its his age! He has been active all his life, it is hard to watch this, and I do not believe the old age theory, I know something is wrong. I am scared and at wits end.

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@mikaylar

Has he been checked for Lymes?

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No, don't think that is it, thank you for replying back to me

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@thisismarilynb

I have discovered that doctors are really not treating their patients. They look at our blood panel and just try to guess what is wrong with you. How long has it been since anyone has had what used to be called a physical examination. The doctor actually saw you as a human being and looked, felt and touched you. They knew when something felt wrong and were able to do this. Now all they do is listen to your heart. You are lucky if you get 10 minutes. Insurance companies have greatly contributed to this problem. But we, the patients, have become victims. I just "fired" my current doctor. Am going to see a new one on August 3rd. Wish me luck.

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May you find a good doctor who cares.

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Thank you. Meeting with a new doctor August 3rd.

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