The doc pressed a few points on his body and said nothing wrong. He was in with him for 1 minute. Who do you call to complain and hopefully get his $40.00 copay back? Any ideas?
2007-02-27 08:29:44 · 5 answers · asked by debbie 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
He had many blood tests over the years. His Primary dr is at a loss which is why he sent him to Rheum. Symptoms are joint and muscle pain, cracking of joints, sores in nose, major fatigue, depression and feeling of hoplessness, irritable, poor circ, carpal tunnel, nerve damage in arm, knee pain, thyroid low, testoserone low. he exercises regularly, runs 5-8 miles(not since this got worse) is on 250 mg levothyroxine, folic acid, androgel, various muscle relaxers. This has been going on for over 10 years. What kind of dr do we go to now?
2007-02-27 09:58:38 · update #1
i know that sometimes doctors make a impression as we don't do enough with the exploration, but some diseases are easily identifiable, to make a diagnosis of Lupus the patient must have had at least FOUR of these 11 manifestations at any time since the onset of the disease.
1 Malar rash fixed red rash over the cheeks
2 Discoid rash red patches of skin associated with scaling and plugging of the hair follicles
3 Photosensitivity rash after exposure to sunlight
4 Mucosal ulcers small sores that occur in mucosal lining of mouth and nose
5 Serositis inflammation of the delicate tissues covering internal organs and abdominal pain
6 Arthritis -very common in lupus, pain in the joints
7 Renal disorders usually detected by routine blood and urine analysis
8 Neurological disorder seizures or psychosis
9 Haematological disorder haemolytic anaemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
10 Immunologic disorder tests on LE cells, anti-DNA and anti-SM antibodies
11 Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA blood test) when found in the blood and the patient is not taking drugs, it is known to cause a positive test for lupus in most cases, but is not necessarily conclusive
you should keep looking for a solution to your hubby's problems anyways, and if you really want to complain about your doctor you can try talking directly to him for better explanation or to the main chief of his service or hospital so they can give you better options, i don't think that getting your money back is gonna make a better diagnosis that is what you really want. good luck
2007-02-27 08:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because most likely he does not have Lupus. It is usually a disease that a black woman gets although my sister has it. Men are most likey NOT to have it. He should be checked for depression which is a huge symptom.
2007-02-27 08:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ghostly Ghost! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's NEVER lupus...
Sorry, House joke...
Well, the doctor did his job, and well, any legal means to get the 40$ back would most likely cost you more than 40$.
2007-02-27 08:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by ryushinigami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What??? No lab work? or x-rays? That's awful. I would first call them and tell them you intend to call you insurance company and make a formal complaint. Then do it. But be prepared for a boat load of appeals. In the mean time please seek a second opinion, it will help prove your case. You didn't say is he on any medications, or in allot of pain? Is he able to work? What are his signs and symptoms. Can you elaborate please.
2007-02-27 08:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The $40 is gone. Forget about it! You can always get a second opinion.
2007-02-27 08:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋