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Softball.Princess · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 02:27 PM

Hi Jim,

I don't understand WHAT his problem is. He should know me by now that I DO NOT come to him for stupid reasons, in fact I make sure that I am not wasting his time when I see him. When I first hurt my back it took him FOREVER to do any tests. Then when i went into his clinic in tears cuz the pain was CRAZY he decided to order a CT scan, when that came back he was so concerned with the results that he immediately ordered an MRI. Next thing you know I was having surgery.

So, I REALLY don't what his intentions are with all of this, but I am scared that it is going to happen again, like I said before, I still have that swollen feeling from my knee down now which I noticed yesterday while I was out when walking I have started to have a 'limp'.

What I want to know is, I have NOT had the EXACT symptom of losing the ability to move my toes or foot since that one time, the swollen feeling is like I said now from the knee down, where before when it happened I was sitting and I felt the 'swollwn' feeling start in my foot then I couldn't move it etc... SO, could it have been just a one time thing?

I AM SO CONFUSED

AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK OR DO ANYMORE. How do I get someone to listen or at least understand and take what I say seriously. I mean this IS something that I should be concerned with no? OR am I over-reacting and need to just relax and take it one day at a time?

I am SORRY if I keep repeating the same thing over and over and if I am bothering everyone with the all the questions I have. I just REALLY don't know what I should do.

Thanks again for listening and helping me. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!

All the best,
Princess

Gil Denis · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 03:10 PM

Hi Princess

Is there other Doctors in your area? You need to find a Second or Third opinions.
Tell us were you live and I am sure someone lives close by and could help you find a better Dr.

Keep pushing on

Gil

mmglobal · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 05:05 PM

Do you have any bowel or bladder issues?

Are you improving? If you are getting better, he may be doing you a favor by getting you to wait. If your symptoms are severe I'd get an MRI so you can make an informed choice about waiting.

If he has the data and knows you don't have a serious issue, waiting is probably a good thing. (I don't understand how that make the decision without the data.

Mark

dshobbies · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 06:04 PM

Your doctor seems to not care about your situation or you. You do need to find another doctor. If your HMO makes this makes process difficult, complain to the company and don't let them put you off. Insist that your situation needs to be diagnosed immediately and an MRI is warranted now. Do not take no for an answer. You are your own best advocate.

We all want to believe what doctors tell us but the truth is, they're not always truthful and have their own agendas. Why? Only they know but my GP left Greater Valley HMO because he said that wasn't how he treated patients. He didn't elaborate but tells you that not all is created equal.

Good luck, Dale

Softball.Princess · #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 07:49 PM

Bladder or Bowel?? Uhm, I am not to sure what is meant by that, sorry. I did see a Chiropractor today who told me that he thinks that I need an MRI ASAP to rule out any serious nerve damage and that if my doc won't order an MRI then I need to look at different options. He told me that if it happens again to get my butt to the ER and they should order an MRI there considering the degree of neurological involvement....

Ugh!! Why do things have to be so CONFUSING?? I just don't understand what the big deal is to ordering an MRI!!

Anyways, I REALLY feel like I am complaining WAY too much and I am sorry for that!!

Thank you to ALL of you who take the time out of your busy schedules to help me out...

All the best,
Princess

mmglobal · #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 09:30 PM

Does your urine stream start normally or does it take forever? Can you empty your bladder or do you feel like you have to go, just after you've gone? Do you have any problem making it to the bathroom or do you have to leave a clear path because if something delays you, you'll wet yourself on the way?

Check your private messages.

Mark

Softball.Princess · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 05:02 AM

Hey all,

Ok, well it has been almost 3 weeks since I last posted. I thought I would give an update.

Well, I haven't been able to get back in to see my doctor. The next available appt that I have booked is Feb 24.

I am still having those 'strange' feelings in my left leg, it is pretty constant now the feeling that I have from the knee down, if I sit for too long I have the problem with my toes and foot like before.

ANYWAYS, don't really want to bore you with the same ol'. Nothing has changed for the better and I am beginning to become EXTREMELY frustrated with the idea of nothing being done.

Hope you all are having a pain-free day!!

All the best,
Raneah