Trying to find a new Primary Doctor

Marie5656 · 08-17-2006, 10:27 AM

I am looking for a new primary care doctor. I am really less than happy with my current one. Thing is...I want a Doctor who deals with older patients, but most tell me I am still "too young" as most who have them as thier specialty, have a minimum age of 55 or 60! Gee..I am 52 and am still being told I am too young for stuff.

My sis in law said I should go to an orthopedic Dr for the arthritus issues...but do I really want a group of doctors...one for primary, one for ortho and one for woman's health?

Oh well, guess I will just keep looking.

Nomad · 08-17-2006, 06:42 PM

As a mad scientist I believe I would qualify as being considered a "branch" (loosely perhaps) of the medical establishment. May I consider you as my newest patient ?

Marie5656 · 08-17-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

As a mad scientist I believe I would qualify as being considered a "branch" (loosely perhaps) of the medical establishment. May I consider you as my newest patient ?

Ummm..can I get back to you?

chonsigirl · 08-17-2006, 07:02 PM

Mad scientist on the loose.......................

RedGlitter · 08-17-2006, 08:11 PM

I sympathize with you Marie. I had 3 doctors an djust condensed them to two. My new primary won't handle my mental health so I have to continue to go to the lowcost shrink place I can't stand. Sometimes you do need three if they all offer yout he best treatment but it's a convenience to have it all under one doctor. I find having more than one, they're not all on the same page with my medications and treatments.

Marie5656 · 11-17-2006, 07:08 PM

I am bumping this, because I did find one, finally..and went for my first visit today.

Sorry, Nomad, I like this one, and guess I will not need your skills as a mad scientist.

She seems really nice, and her specialty is Interal medicine/geriatrics.

She was surprised that I had never been sent for X Rays to determine the type and state of my arthritis. She is sure it is Osteo, the more common, but I will be getting my hip and knees zapped with X Rays next month.

So, I am glad I was persistent and kept looking.

guppy · 11-17-2006, 07:13 PM

glad you found a doctor marie.

daBunnyWendy7 · 11-17-2006, 07:16 PM

Dear Marie. My Father in law has several forms of arthritis. Bursitis CAN be well treated with pysical therapy. Check into it w xrays or other non invasive techniques.Good luck, Marie. I'm sorry you have this painful ailment.
Warm Fuzzy Bunny Hugs,

Wendy

08-17-2006, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marie5656 What? Me worry? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,694	Trying to find a new Primary Doctor I am looking for a new primary care doctor. I am really less than happy with my current one. Thing is...I want a Doctor who deals with older patients, but most tell me I am still "too young" as most who have them as thier specialty, have a minimum age of 55 or 60! Gee..I am 52 and am still being told I am too young for stuff. My sis in law said I should go to an orthopedic Dr for the arthritus issues...but do I really want a group of doctors...one for primary, one for ortho and one for woman's health? Oh well, guess I will just keep looking. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-17-2006, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 20,262	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor As a mad scientist I believe I would qualify as being considered a "branch" (loosely perhaps) of the medical establishment. May I consider you as my newest patient ?
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08-17-2006, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 28,529	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor Mad scientist on the loose.......................
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08-17-2006, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedGlitter hubcap diamond star halo Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the middle of the Arizona desert Posts: 15,780	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor I sympathize with you Marie. I had 3 doctors an djust condensed them to two. My new primary won't handle my mental health so I have to continue to go to the lowcost shrink place I can't stand. Sometimes you do need three if they all offer yout he best treatment but it's a convenience to have it all under one doctor. I find having more than one, they're not all on the same page with my medications and treatments.
Local Time: 08:14 AM Local Date: 11-22-2008

11-17-2006, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marie5656 What? Me worry? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,694	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor I am bumping this, because I did find one, finally..and went for my first visit today. Sorry, Nomad, I like this one, and guess I will not need your skills as a mad scientist. She seems really nice, and her specialty is Interal medicine/geriatrics. She was surprised that I had never been sent for X Rays to determine the type and state of my arthritis. She is sure it is Osteo, the more common, but I will be getting my hip and knees zapped with X Rays next month. So, I am glad I was persistent and kept looking. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Local Time: 10:14 AM Local Date: 11-22-2008

11-17-2006, 07:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
guppy splashing about Supporting Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,708	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor glad you found a doctor marie.
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11-17-2006, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
daBunnyWendy7 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mesa,AZ Posts: 370	Re: Trying to find a new Primary Doctor Dear Marie. My Father in law has several forms of arthritis. Bursitis CAN be well treated with pysical therapy. Check into it w xrays or other non invasive techniques.Good luck, Marie. I'm sorry you have this painful ailment. Warm Fuzzy Bunny Hugs, Wendy __________________ Wendybunny 186K fontsPOSTSMichelsonvsCesium
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