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| Author: | justej [ Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | wish me luck |
as i go back to the urologist tomorrow. i get to tell him the medication didnt work and wait for him to throw something else at me. not even sure why i bother to go. i miss my old urologist who cared about me and was interested in helping me and not just pushing drugs. the last time i saw the new urologist he said "im just gonna put down overactive bladder" like he wasnt sure so he was just gonna write something down. sigh. doctors... 
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| Author: | RetiredRN [ Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wish me luck |
During my years working as a registered nurse I came in contact with many doctors. Some did not seem to care while others had a good bedside manner. I do not know how your insurance works but if you can find a different urologist I feel you should. Remember the doctor works for you. You do not work for him/her. Now for the issue of “pushing drugs”. Part of medicine is trial and error. What works for someone else may not work for you. This means that a doctor may try many different medications or combination of medications. Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and demand an explanation of why he/she writes just “overactive bladder”. You are entitled to an explanation of what ever he/she decides is best for you. Make a list of questions before you see your doctor and ask for an answer in words that you understand. |
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| Author: | Porkchop [ Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wish me luck |
I agree, be actively involved in your care. Ask questions, lots of them, and don't let them rush you. |
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