Re: No more Mr. Nice Guy...

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Barb, BMW, and other interested parties, Sometimes, you don't have to drop your good humor at

the door of the doc's office, but you DO have to go prepared. Each time I have had to change docs

for any reason, I take a sample of my artwork, writing, and one of the awards I got as adoptive Parent

of the year...once upon a time, and I hand that with my medical history, drug list, and allergies list

to the new doc. I expect that person to spend some time with me to go over my history, ask about

my current referral or complaint, and to at least glance at my personal material. I want them to

know, and I'm very verbal about this, that I HAD a full and energetic life, that I HAVE children still

depending on me, that I AM NOT going to let this disease defeat me, and that I am a PERSON, not

a file number. If the doc is disinterested or rude, I say goodbye, and don't let the door hit me in the

backside on my way out. If they listen, ask intelligent questions, and do not insist that I do everything

THEIR way from the gitgo, THEN we might form a working relationship. As you can see, I take nothing

for granted. I've learned this the hard way. LOL

has lots of helpful hints on putting together a current drug list, an allergy list, and a to-the-

point medical history for your doc and for any ER visits. I carry all that in my wallet and wear a

Medic-Alert necklace, too. I like to cover all my bets.

Hope that is helpful for you all. Loving hugs, MM