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Hi everyone! Sorry this may be long....
My doctors office contacted me last week to come in and see my Int Med Dr because it has been over a year since she has seen me. I saw her today and the visit left me in tears.
She was running 40 minutes behind, so she came in the room flustered. I had a list of things to talk to her about, but all she wanted to know was how my migraines were. She went over the meds and vitamins I am taking and than asked me if I was taking the Vicodin everyday. I said yes I am taking a 1/2 pill around 2PM and the other 1/2 around 7PM (I get 30 a month). She said in a rude voice "Why are you taking them"! I said because I have severe joint/muscle pain all over and pelvic pain. She asked "Where EXACTLY do I have the pain" and I told her.
She ordered a drug urine test and a liver blood test. It seemed like she was doing a checklist. I tried to ask her about new symptoms I have been having and she did not even look up from writing. She has made it clear in the past that she has no clue about Fibro and the pain it causes. The topper was when she asked me if I have kids in which I said "Well yes, a girl and a boy" with a stunned face. She has been my doctor for over 4 years and I have talked about them before!
I came home and made an appt with my Rheumy doctor (I like her, but I have not seen her in 2 1/2 years) and I got in next Tuesday. She has tried me on Lyrica, Neurontin, Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline and none have worked out, so Vicodin is the only thing giving me a little relief. I know Rheumy's can be against narcotics, so I am wondering if I should keep the appt or leave well enough alone.
My doctors office contacted me last week to come in and see my Int Med Dr because it has been over a year since she has seen me. I saw her today and the visit left me in tears.
She was running 40 minutes behind, so she came in the room flustered. I had a list of things to talk to her about, but all she wanted to know was how my migraines were. She went over the meds and vitamins I am taking and than asked me if I was taking the Vicodin everyday. I said yes I am taking a 1/2 pill around 2PM and the other 1/2 around 7PM (I get 30 a month). She said in a rude voice "Why are you taking them"! I said because I have severe joint/muscle pain all over and pelvic pain. She asked "Where EXACTLY do I have the pain" and I told her.
She ordered a drug urine test and a liver blood test. It seemed like she was doing a checklist. I tried to ask her about new symptoms I have been having and she did not even look up from writing. She has made it clear in the past that she has no clue about Fibro and the pain it causes. The topper was when she asked me if I have kids in which I said "Well yes, a girl and a boy" with a stunned face. She has been my doctor for over 4 years and I have talked about them before!
I came home and made an appt with my Rheumy doctor (I like her, but I have not seen her in 2 1/2 years) and I got in next Tuesday. She has tried me on Lyrica, Neurontin, Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline and none have worked out, so Vicodin is the only thing giving me a little relief. I know Rheumy's can be against narcotics, so I am wondering if I should keep the appt or leave well enough alone.
I'm dreading my GP retiring, b/c he cares about me and provides what I need. I hate the thought of having to look for someone else.