Everywhere we hear, "Ask your doctor." Anyone who writes anything about health has to put in a disclaimer that you should ask your doctor. But if you have a health question, how do you really try to find out the answer? And if you do happen to to be talking to your doctor, does he/she actually answer your questions or just brush you off?
2007-08-28 11:08:35 · 10 answers · asked by Pascha 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I was brushed off by a gyno once. I asked her about something that was female-reproductive-organ related that was troubling me, and she said "Oh, you don't want to have children anyway so it doesn't matter!" I mean, for all I knew, my problem could have meant cancer, but since I wouldn't be using my uterus anyway,why bother to check it? This doctor was an HMO doctor who had come highly recommended. I never saw her again. She's probably still practicing.
There were few other doctors who told me I was "too young" to be going through menopause. As it happened, I was going through menopause. So I got to go through that without the benefit of any medical care. THOSE were interesting years.
I don't go to the doctor often, but when I do, if he blows me off I find a doctor who won't. Anyone reading this who's seeing a psychiatrist and taking prescribed meds, this goes double. If whatever you're taking isn't working, nag your doctor til the two of you find something that does.
When you find a good doctor, never let him (or her) go!
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical practitioner of any kind. This is just my experience.
2007-08-28 11:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by pufferoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 16:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Zenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not that I know of. Most of the insurance companies have an ask the nurse hot line. That would be worthless to me, too because I am an nurse. The first trick is to get your doctor's attention! Ask him/her your questions on your routine health visits. Make a list so you don't forget anything. Good luck. I share the same frustrations!
2007-08-28 12:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by SavvySue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always asked questions. It is my body and I only get one. If the doctor I pay to take care of me doesnt answer my questions, or treats me like a number, I move on to a doctor that does care.
2007-09-05 04:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by GypsyroseWolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kids had an allergist who was patient and kind and took the time to answer every question we put to him, and to answer it thoroughly enough that we felt like it had been answered. My mother had an oncologist who was the same. Unfortunately, most of the doctors I've known have brushed off questions. I read medical journals.
2007-09-04 17:26:08 · answer #5 · answered by javadic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can call their doctors, because the doctors will certainly ask you to go to their clinic. If they were to tell what is wrong with you, they will not be able to charge you for their consultation fee. The who is going to pay his rental and nurses?
2007-09-02 20:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by mako 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but i don't know. I don't really ask my doctors. But if I did I think they would know what to answer!
2007-08-28 11:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by Biochemical Demon Mistress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor is a friend of mine, so yes, I can ask my doctor. Shop around until you find a doctor that you like. Find one that is close to your own age and talk to him/her. they are just people - not on a pedastal unless you place them there.
2007-09-04 16:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by eei59aasd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i try to reasurch it as much as possible and ask friends or i will be calling the doctor every 5 seconds
2007-09-02 08:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in NZ we have a 24/7 phone line for health issues. also if my Dr wasn't listening to me ide just get louder xo
2007-09-04 23:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by sarah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋