Bad doctor ?? How do I tell him I'm not happy with his treatment?

[boltnrun]

Just now, Batya33 said:

I'm in the US.  I called to make my appointment for my annual physical 4 month in advance.  First available with my doc is 6 months and another doctor would be 4-5 months. If I was ill likely a shorter wait time.

Wow, that's crazy. I was able to get an appointment for my annual physical and blood work one month out. There are dozens of doctors in the network in my area, I just chose one nearby. I feel fortunate.

[Batya33]

6 hours ago, top bloke said:

You should get a referal to heart specialist. Your doctor is an idiot. Ditch that scumbag. You havent had a heart attack or bloods would have shown it. Fluid around stomach or legs can be heart disease related. Left heart ventricle damage  or stress on it can cause it. 

I went to hospital on 2 occasions stress test and ecgs were fine but had 99% blockages which were found a few days later after was released from hospital being told I was fine. It was a local heart ct scan which saved my life on both occasions.  Go see a cardiologist your doctor isnt smart enough or thorough enough to rule out angina etc. Better to be safe than sorry

Maybe 5-6 years ago my then physician would do an ekg as part of an annual physical. He detected an abnormality but it was the sort of thing that could have been absolutely nothing and/or because I was getting over a cold that day.  But since I'd had a postpartum stroke a couple of years earlier he erred on the side of caution.  I had zero symptoms. (I am now 57)

He referred me for a stress test at a hospital and the results were read by a cardiologist.  I think they did some other tests too.  The cardiologist assured me all was well -he called me at home one evening to tell me which was so professional -and reassuring.  So yes I highly recommend getting a referral. Good luck!

[Batya33]

1 minute ago, boltnrun said:

Wow, that's crazy. I was able to get an appointment for my annual physical and blood work one month out. There are dozens of doctors in the network in my area, I just chose one nearby. I feel fortunate.

I have to go at certain times of day and I like to stick to my doctor if at all possible.  I can't get to all locations easily and there are really only two.

[Wiseman2]

If you're having any symptoms of heart attacks or strokes, time is critical. For example there's a window for clot busting drugs and stents which if addressed as the stroke or heart attack is evolving can reduce or reverse damage and of course, save lives.  Agree. Always err on the side of safety. 

[boltnrun]

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