Useless Doctors - Page 9

flashy · 24-07-2008, 20:32

Polly, you may be right there hun, i'll see how my bloods come back and if they are ok, i'll look closely at my diet, thanx for that

banjoman · 24-07-2008, 21:02

What could also be useful is keeping a diary of how you are feeling and looking for trends.It will also be useful for a doctor to see when it happens, but also its good for yourself. It will give you more of a sense of control if you can monitor what is happening to you.

So for example I get bad migraine visual problems (no headaches just my eyes go "funny" for about 1/2 hour). I kept a diary of when it happened and worked out it was caused by specific type of lights. I also found out that rather than taking prescription medicines, 2 Ibuprofen worked better. So whilst my doctor prescribed the migraine tablets, I actually found a better way myself. I now avoid wherever possible the specific lighting that sends me funny, but I can also recognise the symptoms before they happen. It just helps me to manage it.

Loz · 24-07-2008, 21:41

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Originally Posted by emamum23

is there anyone i should avoid? the nurse was ok but seemed busy....

No all the doctors are great in my opinion.
Just hope your doc isn't doctor Wallworth,he is a wonderful doc and really nice but you can never get an appointment with him!!
I've been a few times over the past couple of years and think i've only seen him once in that time!

cashman · 24-07-2008, 23:52

aint seen me own doctor (who is tops i think) in over 18 months, though the different ones i have seen have been fine,no problem, so i don't see as it matters much who ya get ems. last 2 visits have seen a guy called Cooper, never heard of him before, but cannot fault him, he certainly listens to you.

MargaretR · 27-07-2008, 09:55

When I saw the doc last Wednesday I was deflated by his diagnosis that I did not have vit B12 deficiency. I put on a B12 patch anyway(last Wednesday). I have noticed a marked improvement- no daytime sleepiness for last 2 days, and breathlessness is reduced.

I am due to see doc again in 2 weeks when xray results arrive and will be drawing his attention to -
Vitamin B12 Deficiency by Jeffrey Dach MD

No GP can be a specialist - and sometimes they resent your knowing too much, as if it presents a threat to their authority and competance.

Persons who have researched B12 deficiency, will have seen that a blood test is unreliable, and a UMMA test of urine is recommended. When I asked him about having one, he looked puzzled and said 'You are not anaemic'.

Even doctors with excellent reputations (as mine has) do not have the time to keep up to date with new findings in all areas of medicine. The proposed 5 year testing of GPs is an excellent idea.

MargaretR · 29-07-2008, 15:29

Hey Flashy - I didn't mean to take over this thread.
I am eternally grateful that you started this thread because it has indirectly shown me the way back from ill health.

We need to know how you are fareing - in case we may be able to help

flashy · 29-07-2008, 16:25

lol your ok Margaret, i dont mind at all

Been for my results today, every one was fine, the tft was a bit low, its supposed to be 0.30 but mine was 0.28, nothing to be concerned about, i have to go back in 6 weeks to have the tft done again just incase its on its way down, the doctor still thinks my tiredness is due to me trying to come of my prozac, i was taking 20mg every other day so she has told me to go back on them everyday, i so want to come off them, but its obviously not going to happen anytime soon, i've been really down for the last few days too, i've managed to fall out with EVERYONE in my family and a few friends too, i hate feeling like this, all i do is sit and cry or get really angry and i know there is nothing at all i can do about it

emamum · 29-07-2008, 16:49

i'm sure they understand its not your fault

MargaretR · 29-07-2008, 17:43

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Originally Posted by flashytart

lol your ok Margaret, i dont mind at all

Been for my results today, every one was fine, the tft was a bit low, its supposed to be 0.30 but mine was 0.28, nothing to be concerned about, i have to go back in 6 weeks to have the tft done again just incase its on its way down, the doctor still thinks my tiredness is due to me trying to come of my prozac, i was taking 20mg every other day so she has told me to go back on them everyday, i so want to come off them, but its obviously not going to happen anytime soon, i've been really down for the last few days too, i've managed to fall out with EVERYONE in my family and a few friends too, i hate feeling like this, all i do is sit and cry or get really angry and i know there is nothing at all i can do about it

It's good to know that you have found out what has caused your tiredness.
Knowing is half the battle towards solving.
I have no idea what 'tft' is - if I ever need to know I will ask you

At the moment this old brain is overloaded with medical jargon about a different problem.

We have a month to get well enough to stun them at the meet - see you there

flashy · 29-07-2008, 17:44

that i doubt very much Em, you know first hand what i get like when im on one, i go mental, i just feel like moving away and getting away from everyone, i'll be ok in a few days i hope

flashy · 29-07-2008, 17:45

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

It's good to know that you have found out what has caused your tiredness.
Knowing is half the battle towards solving.
I have no idea what 'tft' is - if I ever need to know I will ask you

At the moment this old brain is overloaded with medical jargon about a different problem.

We have a month to get well enough to stun them at the meet - see you there

sorry Margaret TFT is Thyroid Function Test

MargaretR · 29-07-2008, 17:49

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Originally Posted by flashytart

sorry Margaret TFT is Thyroid Function Test

Well whad-y-know - think I had one! but just got 'OK' for a result

emamum · 29-07-2008, 17:58

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Originally Posted by flashytart

that i doubt very much Em, you know first hand what i get like when im on one, i go mental, i just feel like moving away and getting away from everyone, i'll be ok in a few days i hope

indeed i do...... did i stop talking to you the first time? nope, would i ignore you if you wanted to talk to me?? nope..

flashy · 29-07-2008, 18:01

i know, thankyou, i really dont know where all this anger comes from, when i start i really go to town and if anyones in the vacinity of me they get more than just my gob

WillowTheWhisp · 29-07-2008, 19:03

I'd have thought Prozac was more likely to make you feel dopey when taking it than when trying to cut down. I wonder if they have considered CFS or ME?

I never seem to get the same doctor twice together but this morning I saw Dr. Crook and he has got some more tests planned and going to discuss medication with the diabetes expert. He didn't seem to fob me off so much about the water retention and painful legs as others have done in the past. He seems quite keen to get to the bottom of it if he can.