4 years ago
Have been a patient for 9 years. Dr. has to be re...
Have been a patient for 9 years. Dr. has to be reminded every appointment of a very serious medical condition. Can't take a moment to check chart before walking in. Nurses say will call back and don't. Call back the next day only to be blown off for another 8 hours. I've heard "drink plenty of water, try yoga, and take vitamin D" for almost every complaint. Clearly it has not resolved it. Last straw was after having doctor call an hour late for tele-appointment (have never once seen anyone without at least a 25 minute wait), stressed that my symptoms for the last 2 years are worsening and I don't feel I'm being listened to. I also usually feel rushed, so I just need to talk this out. I was listened to for 7 minutes, told the same mantra as above, and otherwise it may be something to just get used to, but it does sound "very difficult" and "I'm sorry you're feeling that". 3 hours later I get a searing burning headache and begin shaking uncontrollably. Called nurse line but someone will get back to me... 45 minutes later- drink water and take an Aleve.