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Post by liliegazer on Oct 26, 2012 16:33:31 GMT -5
I so agree with you, Rust. Humility is such an important quality to look for when choosing a doctor. That's what made me know that I was in a good place with my current doctor. He actually listens, and he seems genuinely glad that I have questions and want to learn all I can. He is not intimidated or put off by the fact that I have done a lot of my own research. So many doctors freak out when you say the words, "well, I was reading about...and I was wondering about how you..." You can see their eyes start to roll, like inside they're thinking, "oh no, another hypochondriac," or "not another one of those women." I also think what you said is important with regard to curiosity. So many doctors get stuck in a rut of "well, I've always done it that way, and that's how it's gonna be done," and they're not willing be more open minded unless they're forced to do so. It's so refreshing to find a doctor who is willing and eager to grow and learn and will actually listen to the feedback of their patients. I'm so glad you've found someone who you can really trust and who has helped you through such a tough time. I hope you get a lot of relief from this surgery.
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Post by JC on Oct 27, 2012 15:26:21 GMT -5
I'm really glad to hear that Dr. B has finally come to realize that lupron is an awful drug. The last time I saw him he said he was reading more and more about the links between diet and endo, especially since I told him when I went gluten free my endometriosis went away. He was so excited to hear that! I think we have a "what makes a good doctor" thread around here somewhere. I'll have to dig it up.
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Post by 1234 on Oct 28, 2012 17:30:49 GMT -5
It's interesting, Jenaya, because he mentioned to me that he had thought much more about diet after one patient a year ago. I thought it was you, but didn't say anything because I really didn't want to bring our board relationship to a doctor. I don't know why but it just seemed inappropriate to me. I'm very traditional at odd points, and the doctor-patient relationship is one I really respect. It's very important to me to keep that space private. Anyway, I didn't say anything, but I thought you would like to know.
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Post by JC on Oct 29, 2012 9:35:11 GMT -5
REALLY??? Last time I saw him we talked about diet a lot! I actually kind of heckled him and said, "Why don't you discuss diet with your patients if you see a connection?" Whether it was me or not, I'm glad he's finally bringing it up. HA! So awesome! I see him Friday ;D
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Post by willow82 on May 12, 2013 10:45:28 GMT -5
My physical therapist found an oddity in my bowel where essentially it is refluxing and sending my bm backwards. It's likely I have another partial obstruction, and am working on finding the right gastro to work w/ my gyne.
HOWEVER! My PCP gave me a new medication called Linzess, which is a smart stool softener. It irrigates water throughout the bowel versus dumping in at one point. This has been a miracle for me.
Colace, fiber, magnesium citrate, even enemas don't work on my constipation, and this medication did within 24 hours.
My problem has been that where the bowel movements have been getting stuck they get hard and near impossible to pass, so this softens them where no other medicine can reach.
I still need to find out what the problem is, and hopefully fix the source of the problem.
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