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I honestly do not think that the medical community understands how really awful we feel. I have been so scary sick. My dear sweet brother. He took me again to another doctor today. RD. Again to the pharmacy. With me that does not mean much. I often get to try a pill or two and find that i am allergic. It is more like hoping for the winning lottery ticket when you are treating me.

Dad called my brother asked him where he had been. He said took sis to the doc. Dad said whats wrong with her? Brother said she stubbed her toe. Dad said wow no kidding. Out of sight out of mind.

I am used to it with family. I just think that Wow some of these doctors do not understand. I think they get mad at me for being sick. Seems like to me they look down at me. I would never wish this on any of them.

I just wish people could be a little more understanding. A tad bit less rude. I know i should expect less out of the world i would be less disappionted.

Hi Milly, I didn't think my rd was very understanding about how much pain I was in until the last time I went in to see him. He had broken his hip and I had to walk across the hall to see him when he was finished with another patient. Usually I have to ask for refills on my pain meds but this time I didn't. He just wrote them out. He said hopefully next time I see him, he will be walking with a cane instead of crutches. I said to him "this sucks, huh? Just think, you will get well, but I may not ever feel well." I actually felt like we were finally on the same wave length when I left. I bet he was taking pain meds, what do you think? LOL

I am sorry, Milly. Hope the new meds work for you.

Much hugs!

Milly - I haven't understood this quality in the majority of doctors I have sought help from to get diagnosed properly, proper treatment, or some practical advice. I am starting to think they are so overwhelmed from all the schooling, then the crush of a practice, they have lost their ability to connect to a patient. Now that I have finally found a primary that is working with me instead of against me, and listening to me, then working with me, my health has improved dramatically this past year since starting with her. Keep pushing at them, as eventually after your kiss enough frogs, you will find Dr. Prince. Take care ~~ CathyHi Milly, you sure are right about few understanding, I daren't tell people how I am as I have so many conditions now, its easier to tell them which part of me is good, (my nose) but only until I get sinus [QUOTE=milly]I honestly do not think that the medical community understands how really awful we feel. I have been so scary sick. My dear sweet brother. He took me again to another doctor today. RD. Again to the pharmacy. With me that does not mean much. I often get to try a pill or two and find that i am allergic. It is more like hoping for the winning lottery ticket when you are treating me.

Dad called my brother asked him where he had been. He said took sis to the doc. Dad said whats wrong with her? Brother said she stubbed her toe. Dad said wow no kidding. Out of sight out of mind.

I just wish people could be a little more understanding. A tad bit less rude. I know i should expect less out of the world i would be less disappionted.

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Ya know Milly I would agree. Even RA DR's that have been around the block could never grasp the pain levels. Before RA I too probably would not be able to understand,

Hey Milly. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you're still so unwell. Hang in their and don't give up, my friend.

I agree with 6t5......I never knew that pain could be so horrible before RA. Makes childbirth seem like a cake walk. How can someone really understand without having been in it? Before, I could have tried. But I wouldn't have gotten it.

Sorry for your troubles Milly.

You know what else I think it is with your doctors? Not that this gives them an excuse to look down on you or get mad but they are probably frustrated that they cannot help you. It's probably a blow to their ego.