U Penn

[navydad]

After spending over a hour today with the Top Rheumy in Pittsburgh,, hes come to te conclusion that I need to think about going out of the network and go to U Penn,, to there Sjogrons Clinic.
He was a bit taken aback that the ID wanted me to have another round of Allergy testing done,,, and said,, Look I Say you have sjogrons,, and your just not responding to treatment,, he had me get a ton of bloodwork done for baseline numbers,, also told me that my compliment immune numbers were  just in the normal range last time,, fisrt i heard of that,, I gotta wonder why no ne calls about these things,, I mean if its a concern  why not call,, I know normal is normal,, but when were talking barely normal,, bells and whistles should ring,, but I;m not doctor,, My wife finds tis doctor very intimadating,, I dont,, I can speak the Lingo now, sed rates,, Compliment C3 C4, ANA,, he was quite impressed,, I wasent,, dreading the day I had to learn this stuff,, he also understood my disdain for some doctors,, but told me,, let it go,, its in the past,, we;ve proven your not crazy,, My ojnly remark was,, who holds those people accountable,,  and why do I have to let it go when they should be the onles saying there sorry,, Thren i can let it go

[Scottietottie]

Hi Navydad - sounds like you've got a doc who listens - and even pays attention. Could be a step forward here.

he probably wants you to 'let it go' because he knows that stress does us no good. Anger is stress. Let the anger cool and go get them then. Cold anger is always more effective than hot anger.

Take care - Scottie 

[lady nova]

Hey Navy Dad,


    I just sent you a private message. I'm from the Philly area so I listed a few suggestions for you. I hope it helps. I think everyone on here has had their share of getting angry at doctors. Just because these people get into medical school doesn't mean they are the most intelligent. Also, here is a joke for you guys. What do they call the person who graduates from the bottom of their medical school class??? Anyone?

They call them a DOCTOR! That being said... not all doctors stay up on the current information in the journals. Yes, they go to CMEs etc... because they have to do it. Sometimes they just sign in and then leave so they get credit for it. It really does suck, but that is the truth. And then... you have the rare breed that actually listen to you when you hurt, that study and keep up with things in their field. I've had my own share of shoulder shruggers or people that called me crazy because I was sooooooo depressed because I didn't feel well, that it translated into other areas of my life. I wish you all the best.


You've Got A Friend in PA,


Lady Nova

[Epson]

Navydad,

The doctor is right, you do have to let it go, but we all have felt the same way at one time.  I too got sick of doctors telling me, well your getting older( about 45 at the time, real old) or how about some antidepressants.  It is great to know that your not cuckoo, but I would like a refund from all the doctors that said nothing was wrong.

[irish]

navydad, You doc is right. You have to let it go. If you don't the anger will ruin your relationship with all your friends and family. Anger and bitterness will eat you alive. There are none of us that do a perfect job at everything, but with doctors it is much more personal and affects our health and how we perceive ourselves if everyone is calling us crazy.

Let it go. Smile! Be thankful that you have found a good doctor who has a caring attitude and a sensible approach towards life. Also, I am not being rude in saying this but want you to know that you are the one that is sick and if you can coommunicate with your doc and get along with him that I what is important. Your wife may warm up to him later. I always say that I don't care what kind of a personality a doc has as long as he talks to me, explains things and seems to care. Sometimes the ones who are so personable and know it all are all talk and no action.  Irish