Happy Day For Me

[jamilea]

I just scheduled my first PCP visit on new health insurance! It's a meet and greet. The doctor, she is Family practice, graduated in 1978 from Michigan University. I'm in MD but the receptionist I spoke with disclosed to me that she is the same age as me and she has been seeing this doctor since she was 16. She told me the first visit she ever had with her, the doctor went an hour over her appointment, sat with her and didn't allow her to walk out of the office until every little last thing that was concerning her was addressed or at least a game plan was created. She told me that she is the most gentle thorough doctor she has ever known.

I was sold. So, I'm excited about it. I'm going to take your advice around here and see a Gastro right away. There are other things going on that are personal so I think you are on to something. And it all just started over the last several months since these lesions were found so I don't understand it. I'm happy that I'm going to get treated finally. I'm also going to take my hospital records from both hospitals over to John Hopkins and have them study my case as well.

I'm not excited about waiting 3 months to have another MRI but I understand this isn't easy for the doctors either. They want to be absolutely sure that their thoughts of "early onset of MS" are correct before starting me on a course of treatment. I get it and know that I'm blessed to have this happen so quickly.

What do I bring to my appointment for PCP? Do I bring my journal of symptoms? I logged symptoms for over a month and then I stopped for a month because I was really overwhelmed and frustrated. I just started up again a few days ago at my husband's request.

What sort of questions do I ask my PCP?

Thanks for reading and for any advice you give to me

[hunterd]

for your pcp appt, take a complete list of meds you on and what they are for. if you have one, take a medical journal that details your diseases and what effect they have on you. it may also include a day to day listing (or weekly) of sx. take any records from previous drs. and be honest with the dr, this is VERY important.

dave

[jamilea]

for your pcp appt, take a complete list of meds you on and what they are for. if you have one, take a medical journal that details your diseases and what effect they have on you. it may also include a day to day listing (or weekly) of sx. take any records from previous drs. and be honest with the dr, this is VERY important.

dave

Good idea. Do I ask her any questions?

[minivanmama]

Yes you can ask her questions. Good luck with your appt. I hope that you get some answers and can get some treatment.

Let us know how it goes.((((hugs))))

[jamilea]

No I mean like what questions should I ask her?

I'm only 25. I don't know much about much when it comes to doctors. I don't go to doctors except as of recently.

[CasinoKathy]

Ye-hah, good for you jamilea!!

Sounds like your really excited about your new doctor, as well you should be!

Address any and all concerns you have - there are no dumb questions!!

Good luck!!

[mjan]

Since I am meeting two new specialists, I am making a list. A list of my meds..symptoms and diagnsoses.

You may want to include tests and results. Better yet if you can have the results sent or faxed to her.

But have in YOUR mind what exactly you want her to do for you. I think of PCP was the hub of ALL your medical problems. She can't probably treat them all, but make referrals or advocate in your behalf.

Good luck..she sounds like a winner!!

Jan