tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post7869513193009371187..comments2023-10-18T10:10:40.276-05:00Comments on LivingTheLife: Doctors...hmmmph!LivingTheLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10471996311329520781noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-16711611396015986342009-02-20T13:20:00.000-06:002009-02-20T13:20:00.000-06:00Teresa - have you ever been tested for Hep C? I d...Teresa - have you ever been tested for Hep C? I do not talk about it on my blog - but my husband has advanced Hep.C and we monitor everything as it causes his liver enzimes to change. <BR/>I am on Lipitor and it does have a bad side effect of reeking havoc on your liver ..that is why you must be tested every so often..and everytime you change your prescription. It is just a safety precaution. <BR/>I don't know your doctor - but I already hate his guts. I come from a family of doctors and they don't all act like that. Yours is an ASS. Find a new one! Communication is just as important as his skills and he gets a big fat F in communication!...and PLEASE - when you do change doctors, don't be shy (you don't have to be rude or mean) about telling him why you are changing doctors!<BR/><BR/>With my husbands progressing disease - I am constantly asking for copies of his blood work tests, asking questions about different drugs I read about on the internet and every other curve ball you can imagine. I want what is best for my DH and leave no stone unturned to make sure we fight this with everything there is to use. If our doc. was not agreeable to my approach - I would VERY SIMPLY find one who was. Remember - the goal is to get/keep YOU well...not to inflated his ego! <BR/>(((((((hugs girl))))))))))Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068762965886417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-39133347305914357982009-02-07T14:04:00.000-06:002009-02-07T14:04:00.000-06:00Okay - I'm livid reading this. First of all, ditc...Okay - I'm livid reading this. First of all, ditch your cardiologist. You need to a see a doctor that is a board certified lipidologist. I will do some research to find one for you. This is a special board certification and there are not many of them. Some lipidologists are cardiologists, some are Internists - But, lipidology is the true art of figuring out (and straightening out) your lipid levels so that your cholesterol, C-reactive protein, and other markers for heart disease are all in check. <BR/><BR/>Also, you are obviously not responding well to Lipitor. There are other choices in statins out there, and just becuase your enzymes are elevated on Lipitor doesn't mean they will elevate on others, such as Crestor. We're all different and respond differently meds. This doctor has wasted too much time keeping you on Lipitor, and there is no way the 10mg will get you to the goals you need. There was a recent HUGE study using Crestor (called Jupiter), and a very large number of the patients in this study were women - Lipitor has VERY few women in any of their clinical trials, and in fact, some studies are indicating that Lipitor is not the best choice for women. Crestor is a newer generation and also is proven to alter the natural progression of plaque in the arteries. <BR/><BR/>I will get back with you on the name of a lipidologist. You HAVE to do this for your health and for your wonderful family. <BR/><BR/>Oh - I'm angry!Lavender Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266253102704443700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-10890040453535727502009-02-02T12:35:00.000-06:002009-02-02T12:35:00.000-06:00Okay, NOW HEAR THIS! Find yourself another Cardiol...Okay, NOW HEAR THIS! Find yourself another Cardiologist and make sure you tell him why you changed Docs! My Dr. Grainger is wonderful and takes the time to listen very carefully to all I say and yes, told me Vitimin E would help with the cramps! I'm on Lipitor, too...have been for over a year...But I am serious about the question to ask your PCP...ask him who he would see if needed a good Cardiologist because you can't stand yours anymore! <BR/>hugs<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-57766446531424797802009-01-30T00:58:00.000-06:002009-01-30T00:58:00.000-06:00You have every right to fuss and fume. You were tr...You have every right to fuss and fume. You were treated like a non entity. I have been there and it is awful. And they wonder why so many women do NOT see a doc regularly. I have been blessed to see some of the most caring of docs but also some of the worst.<BR/>Do not take this Teresa...you are far too smart a woman to be treated like this. We all love you and want you to feel great and live to be 125. <BR/>Kipper says he would be glad to come out there and bite that doc in the rump...: )<BR/><BR/>Have a sweet time in CA!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-3103922451612214982009-01-29T17:18:00.000-06:002009-01-29T17:18:00.000-06:00Oh my. I know how frustrating this is. First of al...Oh my. I know how frustrating this is. First of all I would find me a new doctor, one who really listens to you. I'll keep you in my prayers that you find the right person for your needs and have fun in California and I hope you can relax and enjoy yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-42556484134582882992009-01-27T10:04:00.000-06:002009-01-27T10:04:00.000-06:00What a great rant! My thoughts are basically a dit...What a great rant! My thoughts are basically a ditto of the other ladies. I think you are on track - listen to your instincts and find another doctor. Even if this guy is supposed to be 'the best' in your area - because when a doc has this kind of ego he isn't doing 'his best' for you.<BR/><BR/>Case in point: My dad had an unsuccessful back surgery some years ago. His surgeon's response to the fact that his pain had not been alleviated was that if HE couldn't bring relief, there was no one out there that could - because HE was THE BEST. He further recommended that my dad learn to 'live with' the pain. <BR/><BR/>Don't let this cardiologist treat you with such disrespect. EVERY person deserves respect -whether or not they have M.D. after their name. Stand your ground, girl!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191841966918082437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-74136577569692830302009-01-27T08:49:00.000-06:002009-01-27T08:49:00.000-06:00What a pile of ****! The nerve of that guy. But,...What a pile of ****! The nerve of that guy. But, you are right, it is the God complex that so many of them have.<BR/><BR/>First thing I would do is write a letter to the office manager, telling her/him how you felt after your visit. I would tell them that this is unacceptable to you as a patient, and if he would rather you look for a doctor who has more time to listen and explain things to his patients...you will be happy to. Then state that you will be looking for a reply to your letter.<BR/><BR/>I'd throw that ball back to their court and see what they do with it. If this is the best doctor for you, you don't want to burn bridges. I still would look for another opinion. And remember my advice I gave you earlier...make sure you get a copy of every test and report that is done. All you have to do is ask at the radiology department and they will give you your test on a CD.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a wonderful time in CA. Are you planning to go to the wine country while you are there, or is this a home hunting expedition? Whatever...enjoy...relax...and find some goooooood wine.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>TonjaTonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699862913139313405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-53570619609347472832009-01-27T07:34:00.000-06:002009-01-27T07:34:00.000-06:00this is horrible treatment of a human being, woman...this is horrible treatment of a human being, woman and a patient. I'm glad your taking things in your own hands and making some decisions. How scary is this. The doctor sounds like a baffoon. I wonder--if you were HIS wife--would he treat her like this?Dawn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738975580656220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-3984020254454043812009-01-26T23:37:00.000-06:002009-01-26T23:37:00.000-06:00Oh, girlfriend, I'm fuming too and I agree with Te...Oh, girlfriend, I'm fuming too and I agree with Terri...you need to find a doctor who listens to you, answers your questions and doesn't leave the room until you are satisfied and understand all you need to know. Good grief! My heart rate must be elevated just thinking about it.<BR/><BR/>I hope your trip to California is fun and by all means enjoy some red wine.<BR/><BR/>Keep us updated.<BR/><BR/>Hugs sweet friend!<BR/>KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507936997454240566.post-54840193887914700392009-01-26T18:44:00.000-06:002009-01-26T18:44:00.000-06:00Listen sweet pea, I am no cardiologist but I am a ...Listen sweet pea, I am no cardiologist but I am a relatively smart girl. This guy treated you like dirt. You need to find a doc that understands that we are not a bunch of veins and muscles but a human with soul. I am surrounded by brilliant people (as in the medical field) and not one is as unfeeling or as almighty as your doc. You are so much more deserving than that. Also, I just hate men who think women can't think.<BR/><BR/>Now my heart is racing (which is a good thing since I didn't exercise today!)Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com