How To Tell Old Doctor?

[hawaiimama]

I have got myself into a rather complicated situation. I have my old pcp. He was really ignoring my issues/symptoms and after a converstion with him this past winter, I decieded to see out an alternative doc (also a physician). The second doc doesn't do primary care. The second physician changed a bunch of my meds, diag the ceilac etc. I would switch to him in a heartbeat if he did primary care. So, I am now in the position that I have to go back to primary doc and see him. I'm not sure how to tell him all of this. The last appt I had with him, I told him how exhausted I was and he told me it was because of my kids and asked if I was depressed. I'm not sure how to go into him and say, btw I fiuged out what it was by going to another doc and guess what.... I still need him as pcp but my trust level is way way down at this point.

Thoughts?

[ShayFL]

Cant you just select a new PCP?? My insurance lets me switch.

[ravenwoodglass]

If you like this guy but he was clueless about celiac, well he isn't alone as far as doctors go. You should have the physician that diagnosed you send copies of your records and the diagnosis. Second opinions on a case should be welcomed by any doctor but if yours balks then you do need to find another.

[hawaiimama]

I'm in canada and its REALLY difficult to find a pcp doctor that is taking patients let alone one you like.

Sending the documents is a great idea!

[ravenwoodglass]

I'm in canada and its REALLY difficult to find a pcp doctor that is taking patients let alone one you like.

Sending the documents is a great idea!

One good thing about celiac is we don't really need the doctors for the healing process once we are finally diagnosed. Sometimes what makes a believer out of nay-saying doctors is the fact that after we have healed our 'problems' are gone. If you can't get your doctor on board just relax and continue your healing.