Posted by Stephen Brown (209.53.88.127) on August 18, 1999 at 18:34:23:
In Reply to: Ideas?,Suggestions? posted by Tim M on August 18, 1999 at 16:41:06:
Good luck in obtaining the best arsenal of info to supply your Doctor with... ultimately, information is our best tool.
Remember though.. and I urge everyone to consider this.. especially those of you/us who have been underserved by the Medical community.... YOUR DOCTOR WORKS FOR YOU!!!! Insist that they DO!!!! By the very nature of their work, they suffer burnout, disinterest, lack of compassion, and stress. As well, insofar as ours is a "hidden" disease/syndrome, it truly is your responsibility to provide your practitioner with the MOST APPROPRIATE information regarding YOU!!! Just YOU!!! There is no benefit to answering any Doctors question with an "I don't know" answer. They are not mind readers, however they are voracious readers of valid, sound medical information/advice. This site provides all of that and more... print out everything... compile a HUGE LIST of questions for your Doctor, and refuse to leave his office until you are given satisfactory answers to ALL of your questions... Remember, you're on a mission to get well.. it is his job and chosen field to help you reach that goal. Do your homework, but make sure they do their damn jobs too!!!