talking to our doctors

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Hello Everyone,

I worked for a wonderful animal hospital in Vinton, Virginia. I have to say

that it was easily the best, most fulfilling job that I had. I worked for them

until my eighth month of pregnancy with my first

child. I really miss it. One of the docs there read up on CMT and he was so

helpful. He gave me advice about how to talk to my dr., and how to be more

aggressive about my treatment.

That is something that a lot of people are taught.........be

polite..............dont ruffle any feathers. I can't speak for the men, but

ladies, was this your experience growing up? Now,I go in there with a list of

the questions that I have. I tend to get nervous

and forget them if I don't.

I also try to do my research and print stuff off and take it with me. I have to

say that I have a wonderful dr. She doesn't get

offended. She says she wishes more people would do that. I know there are docs

that would be offended by it. If that is the case, then I would keep looking

for one that didnt.

We are smart, intelligent people. We have every right to get the absolute best

medical care out there. I also want that for my daughter.

The point of my story is that I was taught how to handle my medical issues

better by the sweet, caring animal doc. People who care for animals just get it

in my book!

Take Care Everyone,