What would you do?

[moosmom]

Kim,

First of all, don't worry about what Grant says. Your health comes first and he should know better.

I do know how you feel. I went to a medical practice in search of help for my depression (didn't feel my meds were working as well as they had). The doctor (or P.A. rather) refilled my script for Paxil. He sent me for blood tests (most of this was covered by insurance through the temp agency I was working for). After 3 weeks (my temp assignment ended = no insurance), I called him back and said that I was qualified for free medicine through the pharmaceutical company and needed him to fill out the paperwork. He wouldn't do it unless I came in for an office visit!!! I was furious. I explained that I didn't have insurance and couldn't pay for the office visit, and that nothing had changed in 3 weeks to warrant another visit. He refused, saying he wouldn't complete the paperwork unless I came in. To add insult to injury, he kept my application for the program!!! I have not been back to this jerk (no even an M.D.!!!) since. My friend told me I should report him to the State, as that is unethical.

I don't know what to tell you. I have always liked female doctors as they know exactly what we go through every month. If you feel that this guy is only interested in the money, and you think that there IS a solution to the problem, find another doctor.

((((((HUGS))))))))) girlfriend.

[catnapper]

I don't think he cares about the money he would get from all these procedures. In fact I think he really is doing it to get me a diagnosis and once we know exactly whats going on we can formulate a plan for proper treatment. I think though that since he's a doctor that he has no concept of the financial concerns related to the tests and such. I think he has no concept of what its like living paycheck to paycheck.

As for exploratory surgery, the only way to figure out if I do have the problem he thinks I have is to actually go in lathroscopically and look. Sigh.

When will things finally go on an upswing? It seems I've been in this bad luck black cloud for long enough now... can I please see some silver lining? please?