anyone ever had "Nephritic Syndrome".....? ( kidneys)

[jola57]

moyan, who are you seeing?

[moyan]

Same as you. X will drive and I have to look up where the heck the doc is Handidart only goes in the morning and I have to look at parking before I drive, hard to walk.

[jola57]

What did you think of him?

[moyan]

What did you think of him?

Hi there. A very pleasant young man, but I had a feeling I ockupied his timn unnessecarily (worst word to spell . Wrote you yesterday, but must have landed at wrong address. Thank you for sharing, but I don't think he is for me.

[Sangye]

Moyan, I've had that happen with some docs who turn out to be just fine. Maybe they're having a bad day or are distracted by another patient. Unless a doctor is openly rude, I give him/her 2-3 chances.

I had a great dermatologist in Arizona. I'd seen him several times for the leg ulcers and he was always very patient, warm and compassionate. One day he was like a completely different person-- angry, critical of me, impatient, etc.... I was crying during the appt out of frustration and was unable to express myself. I couldn't believe it was the same doctor I loved so much. He never would've let me cry like that! My therapist suggested I give him another chance since it was so odd. I did and he was wonderful again. I told him how I felt about that other guy and he sincerely apologized. I saw him many more times and he was never that way again.

[jola57]

Hm, did he have many patients in his office. He is usually very nice to me. But one thing is true, he is not a weggie specialist. Give him a couple of tries befor looking further.

[elephant]

Moyan, if this guys doesn't work for you hope you find one that fits you. How are you feeling these days?

[moyan]

Hi Jola, he was very nice. I just felt awkward not having any real problem. And they were busy, very busy and late. But sure, I'll give him another try. Only...my neighbour had a severe reaction on the flushot, still can not move arms right and difficulty walking. She was sent to a rheumo at Vancouver general and that is the same hospital where my lungdoc, who has some weggie patients is. We will see. She, by the way is now on pred.

[moyan]

Hi Elephant, how are you these days? So many problems and so many laughter!
I am tapering preds for the first time in 2 years!! Hm, have been going down 10 mg about every 6 months, but now the real tapering thanks to you and others here. Just wonder how I should feel different, LOL.Taking bloodwork more often to be on top, I hope.

[Sangye]

Moyan, it's okay to make an appt with a new doc even if you're not having any problems. It's actually MUCH easier to start that way. They can get a good history and see what you look like on a better day.

I recently got a new PCP. I didn't have any real reason to see her but just said I was there to "establish care." She's great. Because I didn't really need anything, we could talk about the diagnosis, ongoing symptoms, treatment, etc.... Now I can go back for smaller things (or bigger things) and she knows me better. I lived here 1.5 yrs without a decent PCP.