My doctor is an idiot!

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  • SlimOnceMore
    SlimOnceMore Posts: 9
    Inconvenient, I know, but your Dr isn't an idiot!!

    My advice: Chill out and run the NEXT 10k!! :flowerforyou:
  • Alwayssohungry
    Alwayssohungry Posts: 369 Member
    Go to a chiropractor. When I am out of whack my pinkies and ring fingers get pins and needles. One adjustment and I'm good as new. This usually happens to me in the winter if I sleep with the window open.

    Continue with the bloodwork in case it is something else, but go to a chiropractor - despite what modern medicine says they are not witch doctors.
  • knittinlady
    knittinlady Posts: 143 Member
    You know your body. If you believe it's a problem with your back (i.e. a pinched nerve), go to a chiropractor; don't wait for your doctor to refer you, because they usually won't. Yes, you'll have to pay for it, but they don't usually charge too much (I get adjustments for $30), and if that fixes the problem, it'll be worth the money. My chiropractor is worth his weight in gold; he fixes me up when nothing else will.

    And if an adjustment or two doesn't fix the problem, you'll know that your doctor just might know what he's talking about...
  • IAteBethDitto
    IAteBethDitto Posts: 98 Member
    Read this before you decide whether or not to go to a chiropractor: http://www.dcscience.net/?p=1980
  • Dragonnade
    Dragonnade Posts: 218 Member
    I had a doc who was an idiot. She diagnosed gastric reflux when I was presenting with all the symptoms of gall stones. (The A&E doc after the allergic reaction to the meds was most incredulous as to how she'd reached that conclusion).

    Your doc is not an idiot.


    Similarly, when my knee went, I wanted it *fixed* right now. I got referred for an MRI first. Oh noes, nasty tests to determine that I hadn't got serious damage that physiotherapy would make worse, conducted prior to the referral to a physiotherapist to fix the issue? How Very Dare They?!
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    You know your body. If you believe it's a problem with your back (i.e. a pinched nerve), go to a chiropractor; don't wait for your doctor to refer you, because they usually won't. Yes, you'll have to pay for it, but they don't usually charge too much (I get adjustments for $30), and if that fixes the problem, it'll be worth the money. My chiropractor is worth his weight in gold; he fixes me up when nothing else will.

    And if an adjustment or two doesn't fix the problem, you'll know that your doctor just might know what he's talking about...

    How about finding a primary physician you can trust, rather than going back and forth between multiple people?

    OP,
    I agree with everyone else that you must pay attention to why your doctor asked for bloodwork. He might be looking for other deficiencies/abnormalities before sending you to a physio. Also, I understand that sometimes it can be frustrating when your doctor tells you something other than what you want to hear, but he is the specialist and you need to keep faith.
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    nope, it's never dumb to run bloods first if you're not certain what the cause is and there are several options. he took you seriously and decided to investigate, so i don't get what the problem is.

    This!

    I would be more angry if my doctor just passed me off to someone else without making sure he ruled out any other issues.
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    Your doctor went to medical school. for a LONG time. I seriously doubt he's an 'idiot'.

    Maybe a bit of an idiot, if s/he didn't explain the need for the tests. Because obviously figuring things out is one part of his/her job, but the other part is, persuading the patient to comply, in order to ultimately fix what needs fixing. That involves explaining things.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I had a doc who was an idiot. She diagnosed gastric reflux when I was presenting with all the symptoms of gall stones.[/quoe]

    A gastroenterologist did this to me even after an endoscopy that showed I had gallstones. Apparently, the symptoms are similar.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    OP, look I know you think you're brilliant and have a better handle on medicine than your doctor, but you don't. If you're confused by what he/she has done, then it is your responsibility as a patient to ask. He/she can't help you if you don't ask and then listen to the answers provided.
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    OP, look I know you think you're brilliant and have a better handle on medicine than your doctor, but you don't. If you're confused by what he/she has done, then it is your responsibility as a patient to ask. He/she can't help you if you don't ask and then listen to the answers provided.

    This. I am a little forgetful, so I write down questions before each appointment. And, I will not stick with a doctor who won't take at least 7-10 mins each appointment to address my questions.
  • phoenixoncemore
    phoenixoncemore Posts: 196 Member
    In the UK most referrals will be bounced back by the department if the proper bloods to make sure it is the correct course of action have not been done. Even if they are 99% certain, that 1% would be a waste of the specialists time and in some cases could be dangerous for the patient and cause costly legal procedings.

    It sounds to me like your doctor is following the correct procedure and looking out for your best interests.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    because your google search on WebMD means you obviously know more than someone who has gone to med school... people are so arrogant. I hate my doctor too, but I wouldn't call him an idiot. He just doesn't care about his patients.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    You know your body. If you believe it's a problem with your back (i.e. a pinched nerve), go to a chiropractor; don't wait for your doctor to refer you, because they usually won't. Yes, you'll have to pay for it, but they don't usually charge too much (I get adjustments for $30), and if that fixes the problem, it'll be worth the money. My chiropractor is worth his weight in gold; he fixes me up when nothing else will.

    And if an adjustment or two doesn't fix the problem, you'll know that your doctor just might know what he's talking about...

    A chiropractor? I wouldn't send my worst enemy to a chiroquackter.......to the OP wait for the referral to a physio if that's what you really do need. Your family doctor actually studied medicine......
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    Any time I see my primary doc for a checkup he orders a crap ton of labs...and I'm grateful that he does! Blood work often unravels mysteries...so hang in there and get your labs done.
  • Daniele1213
    Daniele1213 Posts: 37 Member
    What is the point of posting this? You have obviously already diagnosed yourself. As a nurse I can tell you that getting those tests done are far more important than heading straight to physio, which could be detrimental if they don't know what is wrong with you. And to the people telling you that you may need an adjustment or that is may be a pinched nerve that isn't helpful. Nobody on here has assessed this person. What did you expect ? People to come in here and agree with you that your Dr is an idiot and that you are brilliant for diagnosing yourself ?
  • Daniele1213
    Daniele1213 Posts: 37 Member
    I haven't read any postings agreeing that her doctor is an idiot.
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    My doctor is an idiot, i have been getting pins and needles in my arms and my feet. i know its coming from my neck/back and wanted him to refer me for physio so i could get it free via my health insurance.
    He has refered me to have my bloods checked, but need to go whilst fasting. does he think because i am peri menopausal that i am neurotic. Left without any thing. I am running 10k on saturday any advice.
    :grumble:

    Interesting that just because your doctor is being thorough and doesn't agree right away with your home diagnosis that he's an "idiot". We go to doctors for a reason - they know more than us.
  • jenswan70
    jenswan70 Posts: 40 Member
    If you're uncomfortable with what your doctor suggests, get a new doctor. There are plenty of incompetent doctors practicing medicine.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I think it's probably the case that he wants to rule out something more serious before referring you to a physio. You're probably right that it's just from something like a pinched nerve, but it's a doctor's responsibility to rule out more serious conditions that could cause the same symptoms first.

    This ^^
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I am in pain from my neck at the moment so i am frustrated, i have to wait till Monday for blood tests to be done so a weekend of pain and no exercise. :cry:

    If you feel you have a pinched nerve, why not go to a Chiropractor for an adjustment?
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    I highly doubt your doctor paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for schooling to learn to be a professional idiot.

    That being said, your doctor absolutely took the best course of action in determining that there are no underlying causes that may be CONTRIBUTING to your back/neck pain. You may be looking at certain vitamin/mineral deficiencies, arthritis pain (which can be inflamed by whacked-out blood sugar), and many other factors. In short, just because your back hurts doesn't mean the problem is your back.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    What is the point of posting this? You have obviously already diagnosed yourself. As a nurse I can tell you that getting those tests done are far more important than heading straight to physio, which could be detrimental if they don't know what is wrong with you. And to the people telling you that you may need an adjustment or that is may be a pinched nerve that isn't helpful. Nobody on here has assessed this person. What did you expect ? People to come in here and agree with you that your Dr is an idiot and that you are brilliant for diagnosing yourself ?

    My point exactly. I guess she just wanted the doctor to confirm her diagnosis, write up the prescription for the physio and then later down the road when it is something more seriously, hence law suit for doctor's misdiagnosing the problem.
  • meggyannpt
    meggyannpt Posts: 73 Member
    To everyone suggesting a chiropractor for a pinched nerve, stop. If it is a pinched nerve, manipulation is not the answer, in fact it could make things worse. A physical therapist can provide a thorough examination to determine the source of the pins and needles and provide a treatment plan to address the issue instead of just doing manipulation.

    I commend you for seeking out physical therapy, though I agree that the doctor is likely just trying to rule out other causes. I would continue to request a referral to physical therapy following the blood test.
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    I think you would have every right to call your dr an idiot if you were getting tests done, and s/he did this ....



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  • dondimitri
    dondimitri Posts: 245 Member
    because your google search on WebMD means you obviously know more than someone who has gone to med school... people are so arrogant. I hate my doctor too, but I wouldn't call him an idiot. He just doesn't care about his patients.

    Why stay with a doctor you hate?
  • admegamo
    admegamo Posts: 175 Member
    I work at a doctor's office in the referral department. A doctor shouldn't just refer you out before doing any blood work unless he knows without a doubt what is going on with you. Some things have very similar symptoms. Also, I don't know where you live but some insurance require that testing and treatments be tried before referring to a specialist or they won't approve it and you'll be stuck with the bill.
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    when complaining to her doctor about back pain, my neighbor got told she had a slipped disc. now, several months and a bunch of pain meds later, it turns out she has stage 4 cancer in her GI tract.

    i think you should be happy your doctor is being thorough.
  • ken_hogan
    ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
    because your google search on WebMD means you obviously know more than someone who has gone to med school... people are so arrogant. I hate my doctor too, but I wouldn't call him an idiot. He just doesn't care about his patients.

    Why stay with a doctor you hate?

    This.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    because your google search on WebMD means you obviously know more than someone who has gone to med school... people are so arrogant. I hate my doctor too, but I wouldn't call him an idiot. He just doesn't care about his patients.

    Why stay with a doctor you hate?

    This.
    I'm moving soon, so it's sort of irrelevant.

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