Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 I totally agree, sometimes experience is a good thing and then fresh out of school makes doctors more "gung ho." This dermy has a very good reputation so hope he can figure something out. Why did you have back surgery and when? I also had back surgery in 1982, gill laminectory with fusion. Is this associated with the RP? Have had ear flares for over 20 years, then doctors didn't know what to do about it...What have you been told? Thanks... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 I totally agree, sometimes experience is a good thing and then fresh out of school makes doctors more "gung ho." This dermy has a very good reputation so hope he can figure something out. Why did you have back surgery and when? I also had back surgery in 1982, gill laminectory with fusion. Is this associated with the RP? Have had ear flares for over 20 years, then doctors didn't know what to do about it...What have you been told? Thanks... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Wellllllll just got back from dermy appointment for the dermatitis. He gave me two small samples of a med that didn't burn my hands up. My hands look like I dipped them in boiling water with all their other ointments and creams. He says to stay on the Pred. Regular Dr. stopped the Plaquinel thinking this could be a drug reaction. That in turn will higher my ANA. The dermy doesn't seem to have a clue. I asked if he had any idea what is causing this. He said no problably all my other health problems but that a lot of times they never find the cause. I still have lesions on legs and arms plus more on back and stomach. I brought along some info on dermy for rp and he wouldn't even look at it. You try to be an informed patient and was treated like a hypocondriac. Has anybody gotten the impression that if doctors can't find an answer they intentionally piss you off so you don't go back? I'm so tempted to throw all this crap in the garbage and let my body heal itself....Any thoughts are appreciated...Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Hi Moe, its just such a damn frustrating experience. I am seriously thinking of holistic meds and over the counter stuff. Every time I turn around its $80 for that med, $77 for another med. They write these things out like your made of $$$. The sad part is nothing is helping. I just researched drugstore.com and their prices are alot better than Walgreens. Does anybody else an online drug supplier? Just want to check prices....See ya....Curley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Curly, I've never thought about this before, but you know, it does make some sense. Food for thought................ Hope you find a good doctor soon that can help you. Sorry you went through all of that. W >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Has anybody gotten the impression that if doctors can't find an answer they intentionally piss you off so you don't go back? I'm so tempted to throw all this crap in the garbage and let my body heal itself....Any thoughts are appreciated...Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 In a message dated 5/15/01 3:12:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time, susuw@... writes: << Has anybody gotten the impression that if doctors can't find an answer they intentionally piss you off so you don't go back? I'm so tempted to throw all this crap in the garbage and let my body heal itself....Any thoughts are appreciated...Sue >> Sue, I'm with YOU!!! I have experienced that after a few visits they throw their hands in the air and say " YOU JUST HAVE TOO MANY THING WRONG " They are really frustrated, but not as much as I am. We have to change insurances in a few months and I will have to start all over again with drs. (Boy, can't wait for that one) LOL When you find that garbage can, make sure it's big enough for all my stuff too. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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