For many years, I went to occoptional therapy and it does work. The problem is that after a short peroid, a fall, trip, or just turn would make me worse than before p.t., I just gave up a few years ago and will not do any more. Now, they suggest water therapy. However, transportation is a major problem. Many times the handicapped bus would show up so late that I couldn't make the appointment. Do doctors understand that sometimes therapies are not an option any more?
2007-11-02 20:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well, Protik made some good points. I'm sure the doctor understands the logistical problems you face-but do you continue to come to him complaining of functional limitations and pain? It's frustrating to health care givers when a person wants us to magically solve their problems if they are not making an effort. If the benefits of OT/ PT (you mention both) are high, continuing to make the effort to attend sessions whenever possible is your best bet. Did you try making complaints within the system about the late buses? Maybe the doctor could help you in that area, by calling and inquiring.
These are frustrating problems, I know, but isn't it worth a substantial effort to maintain mobility and independence? Good luck to you.
2007-11-02 21:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know of many doctors who get angry when you cannot do what they want.
One of my friend's dad was a smoker and had heart problems. The doctor asked him to quit smoking so that his heart problems are not aggravated. However, my friend's dad failed to quit smoking. He continued smoking and every time he would have chest pain, he would ask the doctor to give him medicines. This continued, and so did my friend's dad's complains of chest pain to the doctor. Eventually the doctor got angry and told my friend's dad that he would not treat him any more and that he should see some other doctor.
I am not a doctor. However, I can definitely say that if and when a doctor understands that therapies are not an option, he simply would not suggest them. Doctors are trained and experienced. When they suggest a particular therapy, it means that the therapy is an option and we are not the ones to judge whether it is an option or not.
This is the flaw I found in you question. Also, I am not convinced if you tell me that none of the therapies are able to affect an improvement in your condition, no matter how small. The only issue here is that, as you are recovering, other external effects are causing your difficulties to worsen.
It is like depositing money into the bank from one end and withdrawing money from the other. Eventually, there is not net improvement in the bank balance.
Hope this clarifies the matter!
2007-11-03 04:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by Protik Maitra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All doctors are stupid and selfish...except mine. I got lucky after seeing several idiots. You are just a set of symptoms to them, another challenge or they get fed up of seeing you with the same problems. It's not your fault the bus was late or that you are disabled. I'm presuming you cannot drive so how do they expect you to get to places? Remember these people spend 10 years sleeping eating and s.h.t.t.i.n.g medicine and know nothing about the real world. If a doctor gets angry with you then thats not on report the pompous pig to the GMC.
2007-11-03 05:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes but unfortunatly they want you to try u have to make them understand u did and u cannot take the pain anymore there may be more options
2007-11-03 05:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by Psychologist In The House 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋