Posted by waki on August 17, 2004, at 16:04:17
In reply to Re: Another DR's visit down the drain, posted by linkadge on August 17, 2004, at 15:17:18
Regarding looking for doctors I changed my ways long ago.
When I played college ball, a so called local doc did not operate correctly. I then was sent to Mayo and they fixed my acl. From that point on, broken rotator cuff, broken ankle, torn ligaments, broken hand, concussion. All seperate times thought my life, I then went only to major university doctors. No more local yokals.
I had my p-doc for 3 years in a major city. He is good but results are not fast enough for me. I then looked at all the universities.
My point is I have required doctors all my life. All doctors are not equal, all treatments are not equal. Think BIG! Go where the pro's would go! Think of yourself as Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Donald Trumps wife. They would not go to a local yocal. They would go to the best. You go out and find the best.
I understand you want to look at the wall. I understand you feel like crap. I understand you don't know where to go.
Don't think what you should, would or could do.
Imediately Adapt, improvise, overcome. Get on the net search for specialized experts. Hell, I drive 2 hours to my p-doc because I am taking it serious as I can and want to go to the best thats available to me.
Look for acadamia, good Universities with medical programs are up to date.
Like I said if you were somebody famous you have to place yourself in their shoes because they would find somebody close by. You just have to find who is the best in your area.
Make yourself into somebody special because you are special. Start thinking creative, step out of the box. This is the quality of life you are talking about. I don't care if you have to take a day off from work a week or 2 weeks or a month to drive 8 hours to the best you can find.
You need to do what ever it is will yield you the correct P-doc.
It's one necessary fact to be frustrated with trying different meds.
However it is not acceptable to be frustrated with your doctor. You need to fire that doctor and hire one that mets your needs.
Now don't come up with any excuses why you can't do this. If you have to get help from somebody to do it for you, then so be it.
It is not an option for you to be unsatisfied with your doctor.
Your only option is to find the correct treatment.
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