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I went to doctors today . I have no faith in the medical profession after that visit.

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lorraine62801
lorraine62801

Every time I read or see something that gives me a wee bit of hope for us people with me/cfs. I seem to get knocked back a bit further . I visited my local gp today . I knew the doctor I was seeing was not really ME friendly ...but I thought I would give her the benefit of the doubt again! ! . Boy was I wrong !!!! I don't think I have ever felt so insulted . I think the fact that I had asked for some tests to be done and pointed out a few things that seem to iritate her she insulted me by asking me if I ever looked at stuff by .. I can't remember the doctors name now , but apparently he is a really good phycologist. I feel so deflated. In nearly 9 years of having this that must be the worst doctor I have seen . I feel my confidence has had a real knock to go back now . I know all doctors are not like that . But she actually made me feel as though I was crazy . I'm at a complete loss and really don't know where to turn . I feel I'm going down hill rappedly and need help soon . I was told my 10 mins were up and had to leave . I'm truly shocked at the way I was treated today . I don't want sympathy ... I just want help.. it's terrible when you go to see the doctor and you have to try and priorities what's more important to talk about .😢

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  • Bunnyhugger
    Bunnyhugger lorraine62801

    Posted

    This person has no clue how to help you and instead of admitting that she is taking it out on you.
  • Fidd
    Fidd lorraine62801

    Posted

    I think it's worth routinely recording doctors appointments, not least because it's valuable to have examples of bad practice and patient's descriptions often are not trusted. And we'd know he this wonderful psychologist was!

    Best of luck with finding someone better in the future.

  • Ravenwood
    Ravenwood lorraine62801

    Posted

    I think we have all seen doctors like this. I agree that it is totally soul crushing, and I'm sorry you had to go through that. I hope you can find a more useful and sympathetic doctor. Take care.
  • rose75515
    rose75515 lorraine62801

    Posted

    Doctors can be our worst enemies.  Ive given up on them altogether and how now found an onine health company that specializes in CFS.  You can ask for free advice from a naturopath and they work out a regime just for you with affordable supplements.  The regime is easy to follow and makes perfect sense.
  • Yvonne72736
    Yvonne72736 lorraine62801

    Posted

    Hi so sorry you have had a rotton experience. It DOES knock your confidence and is horribly upsetting I agree. I was once told' I needed a kick up the bum' by one GP! Another said had I heard of hypochondriasis !! Please don't let it shake you too much... These medics are so shut-in it's perhaps better to feel sorry for their ignorance and terrible bedside manners!! It IS insulting I agree, but everyone on this forum knows where you're coming from.

    I do hope you have a family member or special friend who can offer you some support and sympathy.

    Hugs Yvonne

  • boni333
    boni333 lorraine62801

    Posted

    I've had the same thing happen to me. And it was more then once. It really is infuriating. Before I knew what was wrong with me I was talked to like that and I started to believe I was crazy. In fact I found a psychiatrist that was also a CFS doc. I didn't want to go because I really thought he was going to tell me I was nuts. He didn't, he told me I had CFS. Then I moved and had to find a doc here. What I did was interview the doc before I started seeing him. I would ask, I don't know how you feel about CFS. If I got a negative response I went to another doc til I found one that understood about it.

    Some docs are so arrogant and nasty. They do make us feel less then nothing. It's awful! I had to see the PA in my docs office once and she p*ssed me off so bad. I told about CFS and what I thought might be wrong. She was so arrogant that she called me Dr. and then my name. I wanted to hit her. I refuse to she her again and turned her in to the hospital that backed them. It was awful.

    Try not to let them get to you. Just know the one that's dumb is them. We all know better and being a doc that's not informed and doesn't have an open mind. There idiots!

  • lorraine62801
    lorraine62801

    Posted

    Thank you guys for all your lovely responses ❤. It dose make a difference to know that I'm not alone , with this horendous illness . Sometimes having people bring you down with there ignorance , is worse than the illness itself . It's absolutely appalling the way we are treated . Sometimes when it all gets to much , ... I often think there is know where to go with this . Before me/cfs I was very independent and a caring laid back person ... I have lost all my independence and find myself getting quite bitter . I don't like feeling this way , it's not me ... but me/cfs has made me look at life and people in a whole new light . . Thank you so much again . ❤
    • wknight
      wknight lorraine62801

      Posted

      I am well on the road to recovery and I gave up on getting any professional help with my CFS. Instead I implemented my own pacing plan. I learnt to say no and very slowly reducated my body to increase my energy levels. It took me 2 years but was well worth the effort. 
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