I'm very fortunate that one of my best friends is a neurologist. Invaluable in terms of helping me understand any number of things. He also knows my MS doctor and worked with the MS Center I go to before heading up a neurology team out West. The fun part is messing with him and neurologists.
The other day, I told him he's not as smart as my MS specialist. I went on to explain that MS doctors have it made.
1. No one expects their patients to get better
2. If one dies, they already have something in place to blame it on
3. They don't have to predict or provide any sort of prognosis for years
4. Their patients are generally going to be around for many years of repeat business
5. If they can't answer something, they can always say, "That's the nature of MS. Different for everyone."
6. If something comes up that's unrelated, they simply refer you to someone else for treatment.
7. In the case of my PPMS, there aren't many drugs to track to treat symptoms
The list goes on. Yes, I realize it can be emotionally draining for them and do appreciate that they have taken up the challenge. I do try to keep it light and stress free. No sense in making their job harder than it already is, BUT I'm going to have fun with it. I can't change what has or will happen. The only thing I can do is manage my attitude and realize my behavior and approach to this madness still affects those I come in contact with. A smile never hurt anyone.
The other day, I told him he's not as smart as my MS specialist. I went on to explain that MS doctors have it made.
1. No one expects their patients to get better
2. If one dies, they already have something in place to blame it on
3. They don't have to predict or provide any sort of prognosis for years
4. Their patients are generally going to be around for many years of repeat business
5. If they can't answer something, they can always say, "That's the nature of MS. Different for everyone."
6. If something comes up that's unrelated, they simply refer you to someone else for treatment.
7. In the case of my PPMS, there aren't many drugs to track to treat symptoms
The list goes on. Yes, I realize it can be emotionally draining for them and do appreciate that they have taken up the challenge. I do try to keep it light and stress free. No sense in making their job harder than it already is, BUT I'm going to have fun with it. I can't change what has or will happen. The only thing I can do is manage my attitude and realize my behavior and approach to this madness still affects those I come in contact with. A smile never hurt anyone.
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