If I don't find a doctor who will help me, I'm going to die...

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone!

I just put out a post about the way I was treated by my doctor and

his office staff today, but forgot to lable the post in the " subject "

area. I thought the above would be appropriate, because if I don't

find a doctor who will help me, I AM going to die.

I'm just so so afraid.

Thanks to everyone for being here. Any and all feedback would be

greatly appreciated.

Kathy K.

[Guest guest]

Kathy where are you and what type of doctor do you need? email me asap ok

[Guest guest]

Hi and thanks for your post!

I need a doctor who will treat me for my pain, prescribe the

Oxycontin and the Vicodin I use for breakthrough pain. I need a

doctor who will prescribe my antidepressants and antianxiety

medications. I desperately need a doctor who understands

Hypothyroidism and will treat me well A doctor who isn't going to be

little me and someone how has at least a little respect for me. I

need help with my breathing difficulties. The " Air Hunger " I have is

a very common symptom of the hypothyroidism. Yet this doctor I saw

yesterday hadn't a clue. He diagnosed me with COPD! For God's

sake! I was so scared after reading that on my bill/check our form,

that I cried all day and night b/c now I'm afriad I'm going to die.

I'd prefer a woman doctor, but would take anyone who had some sort of

a heart and went into the profession to help people, not b/c of the

money. Thanks SO Much!!!!

I'm only 42 and until about three years ago, I was playing

raquetball, had a social life, a good job. I can't even work anymore

but I'm trying. I'm a nurse. I have Fibromyalgia, Myofacial Pain

Syndrome, Herniated discs of T11, T12 adn C1, + arthritis of the

spine and spurring on discs C6 & C7. I've also been dx with

Hypothryroidism, sleep apnea, narcolepsy (which this dr. isn't

helping me with and it's dangerous!), Astham, anxiety and

depression. Who wouldn't be depressed! I've lost everything b/c of

this pain that is so bad I'm crying most of the time. I've had to

claim bankruptcy from all of the medical bills, tests, prescriptions,

etc... I have no life left. I was a nurse for 23 years and am stil

working part time with a nursing agency, but they had a complaint

about me from Wednesday night. The nursing home called and said they

didn't want me back, because " I was too slow and needed too much

help. " I was shocked. I've never had a complaint about me in my 23

years of taking care of people. I admit though, that the nursing

home was right. I am slow b/c of the pain. I've been working 9-10

hours in severe pain, most of the time not getting a lunch or dinner

break. I don't know what to do and feel so alone. Now I see why

people with FM and Chronic pain commit suicide. (I'm NOT suicidal,

but I could see how one could start thinking that way.)

Just an FYI: Did any of you know that Kurt Cobain (?sp) killed

himself b/c of chronic abdomonal pain? He'd tried everything and

nothing worked and the pain was excruciating. Doctors couldn't or

wouldn't help him. So he turned to some major drugs and of course

got addicted. When those drugs no longer handled the pain and he

coudln't take it anymore he ended his life. Of course he was high on

the drugs that he'd gotten addicted to, but still he had severe and

chronic pain. The public only hears that he was a drug addict, a

loser, etc... It's a real shame. I got this info from watching a

show one time with his family and friends as the interviewees (?sp)

The public is just too quick to judge, just b/c of the way someone

looks.

Thanks again! I'm s/p to work from 1115pm tonight until 1715am

tomorrow morning and then another 11-7 on Saturday night and I don't

know how I'm going to be able to do it! I'm getting all of the

symptoms of mono again. I've had mono 2-3 times before and I know

how it starts. I'm terrified to go into work tonight for the night

shift, and also, I'm terrified to call the nursing agency and

cancel. These people are healthy and very bold and it's easy for

them to give a person a very hard time. I can't take any more " hard

times " ...

Thanks!

Kathy K.

> Kathy where are you and what type of doctor do you need? email me

asap ok

[Guest guest]

I feel so badly for you! I would definately call whoever handles

your health insurance and let them know how you were treated. There

are alot of Drs who dont have any manners let alone cooth! I am

appalled that a Dr would talk like that about another patient while

you were in the other room. I wish you well! I will keep you in my

Prayers. You need to find a new DR asap. Try to get referals before

you go. I know thats how I found my DR now and I love her. She is

great. With everything I am going through she is always there for

me. I know that helps. Before I went to her I had a Dr who thought

this was " because I am lazy overweight and I just wanted to give up "

Well, I have fibro/cfs, ibs,prinzmetal angina they recently found a

tumor in my brain which is benign (thank GOD). So.... you see DRS

are not always right! If I didnt find the right Dr I swear to you I

dont know where I would be now! I know one thing, you have to have a

good relationship with your Dr to receive the correct care.

I am Praying for you! Dont give up. We will all Pray for you. This

is a good group and were all here to help one another.

Bless you

Diane