Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Good for you that your nephrologist's office treats you good. There is no reason however that your Primary should treat you like this. Is there anyplace you can write about this? Complaining to his office won't do anything. Writing a letter somewhere higher up with a copy to his office should do it. What is it with voice mail? Wherever you call nowadays there's voice mail. In some places there is no option to even speak with a person, but you can use an automated service. Well, in most of my cases there is no option that would apply. I have been trying to get in touch with my insurance company as they didn't pay $810.00 for Arek's anesthesiologist in January. There's now a voice recognition automated system, but I don't have a claim number so I can't get through it. Do they really think we are completely replaceable? ???? Mojo NOW WHAT DO I DO/ CALLED NEPHROLOGIST Hello Fellow Lupies.... Thank God for my Nephrologist.......I finally called his office this morning in hysterics, after trying to get past my Primary Doc's Freakin' voice mail to let them know that I couldn't get past the Rheumatologis Freakin' voice mail!! The phone was answered by a `Real Person'......and asked if I could speak to a `real Person'.....the doctor wasn't in yet....but the receptionist said that I could talkd to his Nurse Practitioner......who is a` real person.'......And she called me back within 5 minutes I explained what was going on, and that I was afraid that ~These Jerks~ were going to let me crash. She is calling in a script for Prednisone for me, and it will have enough refills to last untill I supposedly get to see the Rheumatologist......She assured me that they would not leave me hanging!! This is the last Doctor in the Network of Osteopathic Doctors that used to treat me. I don't know why he hasn't dropped my insurance like all the others did......he told me at my last vist last month that he thought the other doctors had " cut off their nose, to spite their face." when they dropped my insurance co. All I know is that I still have ONE Doctor and his staff who treat me as a HUMAN BEING.....and I get to talk to a real Person, instead of those damned voice mail recordings. I am totally exhausted, and emotionally drained, and hurt all over, and I need a shower REAL BAD.....It will be after 6:00 p.m. before my PCP's nurse returns my call.....and I will let her know that she doesn't need to be concerned with anything except to make sure that The new Rheumatologist gets me set up with an appt. Now I have an appointment with my PCP next week for a routine " girly" check up.....and if It wasn't for the fact that I have been having some pains in those "Girly Parts" I am so disgusted with him, I would cancel. But even if he doesn't care about my health....I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet and stop taking care of my self as best I can. Now my Shower is calling me..... "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Good for you that your nephrologist's office treats you good. There is no reason however that your Primary should treat you like this. Is there anyplace you can write about this? Complaining to his office won't do anything. Writing a letter somewhere higher up with a copy to his office should do it. What is it with voice mail? Wherever you call nowadays there's voice mail. In some places there is no option to even speak with a person, but you can use an automated service. Well, in most of my cases there is no option that would apply. I have been trying to get in touch with my insurance company as they didn't pay $810.00 for Arek's anesthesiologist in January. There's now a voice recognition automated system, but I don't have a claim number so I can't get through it. Do they really think we are completely replaceable? ???? Mojo NOW WHAT DO I DO/ CALLED NEPHROLOGIST Hello Fellow Lupies.... Thank God for my Nephrologist.......I finally called his office this morning in hysterics, after trying to get past my Primary Doc's Freakin' voice mail to let them know that I couldn't get past the Rheumatologis Freakin' voice mail!! The phone was answered by a `Real Person'......and asked if I could speak to a `real Person'.....the doctor wasn't in yet....but the receptionist said that I could talkd to his Nurse Practitioner......who is a` real person.'......And she called me back within 5 minutes I explained what was going on, and that I was afraid that ~These Jerks~ were going to let me crash. She is calling in a script for Prednisone for me, and it will have enough refills to last untill I supposedly get to see the Rheumatologist......She assured me that they would not leave me hanging!! This is the last Doctor in the Network of Osteopathic Doctors that used to treat me. I don't know why he hasn't dropped my insurance like all the others did......he told me at my last vist last month that he thought the other doctors had " cut off their nose, to spite their face." when they dropped my insurance co. All I know is that I still have ONE Doctor and his staff who treat me as a HUMAN BEING.....and I get to talk to a real Person, instead of those damned voice mail recordings. I am totally exhausted, and emotionally drained, and hurt all over, and I need a shower REAL BAD.....It will be after 6:00 p.m. before my PCP's nurse returns my call.....and I will let her know that she doesn't need to be concerned with anything except to make sure that The new Rheumatologist gets me set up with an appt. Now I have an appointment with my PCP next week for a routine " girly" check up.....and if It wasn't for the fact that I have been having some pains in those "Girly Parts" I am so disgusted with him, I would cancel. But even if he doesn't care about my health....I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet and stop taking care of my self as best I can. Now my Shower is calling me..... "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Good for you that your nephrologist's office treats you good. There is no reason however that your Primary should treat you like this. Is there anyplace you can write about this? Complaining to his office won't do anything. Writing a letter somewhere higher up with a copy to his office should do it. What is it with voice mail? Wherever you call nowadays there's voice mail. In some places there is no option to even speak with a person, but you can use an automated service. Well, in most of my cases there is no option that would apply. I have been trying to get in touch with my insurance company as they didn't pay $810.00 for Arek's anesthesiologist in January. There's now a voice recognition automated system, but I don't have a claim number so I can't get through it. Do they really think we are completely replaceable? ???? Mojo NOW WHAT DO I DO/ CALLED NEPHROLOGIST Hello Fellow Lupies.... Thank God for my Nephrologist.......I finally called his office this morning in hysterics, after trying to get past my Primary Doc's Freakin' voice mail to let them know that I couldn't get past the Rheumatologis Freakin' voice mail!! The phone was answered by a `Real Person'......and asked if I could speak to a `real Person'.....the doctor wasn't in yet....but the receptionist said that I could talkd to his Nurse Practitioner......who is a` real person.'......And she called me back within 5 minutes I explained what was going on, and that I was afraid that ~These Jerks~ were going to let me crash. She is calling in a script for Prednisone for me, and it will have enough refills to last untill I supposedly get to see the Rheumatologist......She assured me that they would not leave me hanging!! This is the last Doctor in the Network of Osteopathic Doctors that used to treat me. I don't know why he hasn't dropped my insurance like all the others did......he told me at my last vist last month that he thought the other doctors had " cut off their nose, to spite their face." when they dropped my insurance co. All I know is that I still have ONE Doctor and his staff who treat me as a HUMAN BEING.....and I get to talk to a real Person, instead of those damned voice mail recordings. I am totally exhausted, and emotionally drained, and hurt all over, and I need a shower REAL BAD.....It will be after 6:00 p.m. before my PCP's nurse returns my call.....and I will let her know that she doesn't need to be concerned with anything except to make sure that The new Rheumatologist gets me set up with an appt. Now I have an appointment with my PCP next week for a routine " girly" check up.....and if It wasn't for the fact that I have been having some pains in those "Girly Parts" I am so disgusted with him, I would cancel. But even if he doesn't care about my health....I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet and stop taking care of my self as best I can. Now my Shower is calling me..... "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Hi Mojo, I am thinking of filing a complaint against him with my insurance Co. like I did about Dr. Ali, the Rheumatologist that wouldn't return my calls......Now at that point.....My PCP was the only way that I could get treated for the problems that should have been addressed by my Rheumy.........or rather the doctors on call at my PCP's after hrs. clinic.took care of me when I was really in a bind......Come to thind of it I never did seemy PCP. at those times. I received a letter back from my insurance co. thanking me for letting them know about Dr. Ali ....and that she was being investigated to see if they wanted to keep her in their Network of Doctors. I'm so glad you are no longer having to do the Chemo.....You were a real help to me during my Kidney scare a few weeks ago....I never would have known that my creatnine level was too high.....My PCP didn't seem too worried about it ......Thank goodness we take care of each other in this wonderful group...... NOW WHAT DO I DO/ CALLED NEPHROLOGIST Hello Fellow Lupies.... Thank God for my Nephrologist.......I finally called his office this morning in hysterics, after trying to get past my Primary Doc's Freakin' voice mail to let them know that I couldn't get past the Rheumatologis Freakin' voice mail!! The phone was answered by a `Real Person'......and asked if I could speak to a `real Person'.....the doctor wasn't in yet....but the receptionist said that I could talkd to his Nurse Practitioner......who is a` real person.'......And she called me back within 5 minutes I explained what was going on, and that I was afraid that ~These Jerks~ were going to let me crash. She is calling in a script for Prednisone for me, and it will have enough refills to last untill I supposedly get to see the Rheumatologist......She assured me that they would not leave me hanging!! This is the last Doctor in the Network of Osteopathic Doctors that used to treat me. I don't know why he hasn't dropped my insurance like all the others did......he told me at my last vist last month that he thought the other doctors had " cut off their nose, to spite their face." when they dropped my insurance co. All I know is that I still have ONE Doctor and his staff who treat me as a HUMAN BEING.....and I get to talk to a real Person, instead of those damned voice mail recordings. I am totally exhausted, and emotionally drained, and hurt all over, and I need a shower REAL BAD.....It will be after 6:00 p.m. before my PCP's nurse returns my call.....and I will let her know that she doesn't need to be concerned with anything except to make sure that The new Rheumatologist gets me set up with an appt. Now I have an appointment with my PCP next week for a routine " girly" check up.....and if It wasn't for the fact that I have been having some pains in those "Girly Parts" I am so disgusted with him, I would cancel. But even if he doesn't care about my health....I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet and stop taking care of my self as best I can. Now my Shower is calling me..... "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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