Ok heres my situation,ive got several issues going on at once(a real mess really) iam new in town so dont have a general doc yet.I have this rectal problem going on so i thought (gastroentologist) but im also really sick,sweaty and feverish lately with allot of muscle pain so thought of going to a (Rhuemotologist) But then I also have some female problems going on and thought perhaps seeing an (Gynecologist) my allergies are flairing up so thought of going to an (Allergist)HOW CAN I POSSIBLY AFFORD SO MANY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS????? which doc can take care of my issues most effectively?
2006-09-11 07:00:49 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Right now you need a General Practitioner or a Family Doctor, depending on what they call it in your area.
As others have mentioned you need a referral to a rheumatologist. proctologist and a gastroenterologist, IF you need those services.
The GP can do some basic bloodwork relatively inexpensively, and an examination and give you the best recommendations for which direction to go. You will need a gynecologist on a regular basis, but the other doctors definitely need a referral, to make sure that their services are needed. It may simply be stress(moving is very stressful) or possibly menopause, but that may be early. It may be some type of virus of bacteria infection, easily treated with antibiotics, but you should mention to him your financial concerns, because some antibiotics are expensive.
Additionally, if you get a prescription, call around pharmacies for the best price. Sometimes pharmacy prices vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the generics they carry.
Go to the GP for Family Doc first. An additional benefit is that their services are usually less expensive for a visit than the others, who may also order expensive unnecessary tests.
Good luck to you.
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2016-08-09 14:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you get a primary physician and when he hears all the symptoms you have, he can refer you to the specialists he thinks you need to see. I also suggest that you take yourself to the nearest emergency room, because it sounds like a lot. They can tell you more or less what is the problem(s). You tell them that you don't have a general doctor yet and they can refer you to one. I hope everything gets better for you. Good luck!
2006-09-11 07:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by hilda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an HMO like most of us, you must begin with a family practice dr. Any problems he/she isn't able to help you with, then they will refer you to the specialist you need. But start with a general practice dr. In my HMO you can't see any specialist except a GYN without a referral.
2006-09-11 07:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local health dept. They usually have help programs for people with low income and can refer you to different specialists that will work with you...like set you up with some kind of payment plan or something.
2006-09-11 07:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go and get the most important sorted out first.
I mean you can't go ask your allergist about your *** problems now can you so I would leave that out for now.
2006-09-11 07:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It think your best bet is a Gynecologist. Most of what you describe could be addressed by her (I recommend a her, sorry to offend any male GYNs out there).
2006-09-11 07:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the family doc and he will determine which specialists you need to see.
2006-09-11 07:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by Pronkville 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have is menopause. Get a general doctor and see him. Then have him refer you to a gyno. That's all you'll need.
2006-09-11 07:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is call the local doctors in your area and tell them what you have and see what they say. Or go to your local walk in clinic.
2006-09-11 07:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by jwilson704 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋