Posted by zatar on March 5, 2008, at 13:50:02
In reply to Re: FIGURE ME OUT AND YOU ARE SMARTER THAN ANY DOC » zatar, posted by AMY II on March 3, 2008, at 0:01:15
I simply asked my doctor to refer me to an Endo because I wasn't getting any answers to why my DHEA is elevated. In my experience, some doctors are more than happy to refer you to get you off their back, if for no other reason. Not a good reason to be referred, but if nothing else works...
But try to reason with them, which I know can be difficult when you're hurting and are thinking that they are all a bunch of quacks. Tell them honestly you are suffering and impress upon them that other medical reasons need to be ruled out. Most doctors do have compassion and are frustrated when they cannot help a patient.
So try to dial down your own frustration and anger and tell your doctor you need to have a frank discussion so that you both can map out a plan of action or find someone else who can help you.
Are finances an issue? If not, you can always keep looking for a new doctor who might have that inspired thought.
Good luck to you.
-zatar
> Can I just say "hey, I want an appointment with an endocrinologist because I have messed up hormones?"
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> Find me Dr. House guys....I am on here for help! Help me if there is hope in this world!!! I am connected right now to hundred, thousands, of sufferers...Everybody get together and HELP ME. Every life is worth living SANE!
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