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My old doctor, who was pretty nice but difficult to get in to see, retired. I saw a new doctor today. I DID NOT like him. He flatly refused to do a test I think I need, on the grounds that it was "too expensive." When I said I would pay for the test ($300), he was astonished, but then STILL REFUSED, saying that depression and chronic fatigue were not bad enough symptoms. When he found out that I was bipolar, he condescendingly asked who I lived with, and who had driven me to my appointment. When I said I live by myself, and drove by myself, he was astonished again. I'm supposed to go back for a complete physical, including a pap smear and a breast exam. But I really don't want this turkey touching me. As a Unitarian Universalist, I don't believe in Hell, but if I did, I'd want this guy at the front of the line. May he live to be as ill as I am, and have as uncaring a doctor.

some doctors are so annoying.

Chronic fatigue isn't bad enough for him? How much worse does he want it to get? For Bob's sake, is he a real doctor or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?
Hope you do feel better soon.

Hi LunarQ, good to see you. Hi Pheloxi.

Nasty. It's important to have a Dr you have a good relationship with. I've changed all mu psychiatric staff this year - which possibly contributed to the nastiness. The shrink is OK, but the CPN...a decent enough guy, I guess, but a bit too much of a Man's Man for me to get on with.

Change your Dr?

My psychiatrist is very good, but this family practice guy, not so good. You bet I'm going to try and change!

What a shit. Hope you find someone better soon.

Thanks for hug. I really need to sleep soon, but every time I lie down, my thoughts drift back to this doctor, and I get too adrenalined up to doze off.

Hope you've managed to sleep by now,.Try a hot chocolate,and read a while if not.
Oh,and i know just what you mean about doctors

You shouldn't keep seeing a GP who makes you uncomfortable. I hope you find another one soon!

It can take real guts to change your GP, especially if you're nervous and it's been a long time. But equally you can find that it's easy and simple. Sometimes a fresh mind can be very very helpful. If not, just change again until you're satisfied - as many times as your medical insurance will let you. You're the one who's paying. So -

Go for it girl!

Jab

IF you can and want,consider asking for a change now.
Most insurance allows for that. The best medicine is practiced between 2 people whom can relate.

He IS a turkey!
I have known a few, also many good ones Dr.s are only human, some are not *healthy enough to handle your ongoing input or issues in your individual life.

He seems to have done a lot of assuming alreadyThat always makes me ill at ease when it's Primary Care especially. The experts you see one time are not as vital for having a good communications.

What a git. Give him the flick for sure.

Hope you feel better soon.