Meenzer 15716 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Have any of you lot ever asked for a second opinion from another GP at your practice (or at another practice altogether)? Without wishing to bore you with the details, I'm in the process of trying to work out why I've had what I've had - constant tightness and discomfort in my upper chest area, numb/tingly hands/arms/feet, bouts of faintness whenever I try to do anything strenuous (oi, hush ), and so on - for the last four or five weeks, and the doctor I've been seeing keeps attributing it to my asthma (which has been mild to nonexistent since I was a kid), booking me in to asthma clinics, telling me it's probably just a virus that'll go away, and so on. She might be right, but this doesn't feel like anything I've had before, my symptoms don't really match what she parrots back to me (I keep telling her my breathing's been fine; she keeps telling me the numbness is because I've been struggling to breathe - ?!), and there's basically just something about her way of doing things that feels outright dismissive - the problem being that now I end up going to see her already knowing fine well I won't accept what she says, whatever that may be. I know they say you can quite happily request a second opinion, but it strikes me as the kind of shit you don't want to be stirring unless it's absolutely necessary, particularly when it's your local surgery and you're probably going to end up being treated by the same doctor again in future. And I realise it's likely just my typical male paranoia/hypochondria kicking in here. On the other hand, I know having an X-ray done, say, would at least put my mind at rest a bit - but I realise you can't exactly bustle into an inner-city NHS surgery and demand the service elements you want. But aaaanyway. Any thoughts/experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackemSi 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 You are fully within your right to do that, If you don't think that what your doctor is diagnosing you to be then go for it. I certainly would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 don't be such a blouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Aye, you're probably right. I just don't like creating a scene, unstereotypically enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Have any of you lot ever asked for a second opinion from another GP at your practice (or at another practice altogether)? Without wishing to bore you with the details, I'm in the process of trying to work out why I've had what I've had - constant tightness and discomfort in my upper chest area, numb/tingly hands/arms/feet, bouts of faintness whenever I try to do anything strenuous (oi, hush ), and so on - for the last four or five weeks, and the doctor I've been seeing keeps attributing it to my asthma (which has been mild to nonexistent since I was a kid), booking me in to asthma clinics, telling me it's probably just a virus that'll go away, and so on. She might be right, but this doesn't feel like anything I've had before, my symptoms don't really match what she parrots back to me (I keep telling her my breathing's been fine; she keeps telling me the numbness is because I've been struggling to breathe - ?!), and there's basically just something about her way of doing things that feels outright dismissive - the problem being that now I end up going to see her already knowing fine well I won't accept what she says, whatever that may be. I know they say you can quite happily request a second opinion, but it strikes me as the kind of shit you don't want to be stirring unless it's absolutely necessary, particularly when it's your local surgery and you're probably going to end up being treated by the same doctor again in future. And I realise it's likely just my typical male paranoia/hypochondria kicking in here. On the other hand, I know having an X-ray done, say, would at least put my mind at rest a bit - but I realise you can't exactly bustle into an inner-city NHS surgery and demand the service elements you want. But aaaanyway. Any thoughts/experiences? Take up smoking you big galoot. Cured my asthma instantly. Give the body other things to worry about. Healthy living is the fast way to an early grave. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4411 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I had a "I don't really believe you" discussion with a doctor a few years ago and he actually suggested quite politley that I see another one in the same practice which I did and found that I preferred the second one even though he basically backed up his mate. I've seen the first one since with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46027 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The way my doctor works I see a different one any time I go. I hadn't even been registered with one for fucking years but the last year have been a canny few times. Just ring up for an appointment and as to see a different GP. Surely you can do that without having to specifically say to your current GP that you think she's wrong. You should make sure you get it sorted to your satisfaction. Probably lay off the bumming in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Stop swallowing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I was about to say remove the barbituate soaked Orange, but yours is just as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Definitely go and see another GP. We're having this problem atm, hubby has no confidence in his and once that goes you will always be questioning what they say. My surgery has a same day appt system, so his next appt will very likely be with another GP anyway. Edited July 14, 2009 by Toonraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Aye, the surgery I go to is usually like that - I hadn't seen the same doctor twice until this case, they've just been booking me in to see the same person because she's the one who's been dealing with it. I'll make a point of asking to see someone else next time and doing it that way then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Aye, the surgery I go to is usually like that - I hadn't seen the same doctor twice until this case, they've just been booking me in to see the same person because she's the one who's been dealing with it. I'll make a point of asking to see someone else next time and doing it that way then. Meenz do you have an inhaler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 sounds like a case of pneumonia I had once - a real b***** but relatively easily cured once diagnosed The tight chest and faintness eventually felt like someone had stuck a knife in my chest get a second opinion for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Forget doctors, all useless. Just post in here for a definitive diagnosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I would get treated to your own satisfaction. Don't go completely over the top and have a hissy fit but if you need to seek assurances seek them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Have you not got a proper gay doctor? Surely you need a specialist who understands the intricate nature of being a gayer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46027 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yeah ask for a referral to a botiatrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 At the end of the day the Dr will be earning a fortune and you - through the medium of tax - are the one paying Him/Her so get your concerns address, you would hate to think there was something wrong made worse for not hassling a doctor and getting it seen too sufficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3508 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Are there specialist gay proctologists??? Martin don't be such a mincer, just go see another doctor. Say I've got this, this and this wrong and I've had this, this and this test with my previous quack but she's a useless cunt and I don't feel she's right, she's to fixated on .... (the ashes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Well when you all put it like that... I shall grow a pair forthwith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3508 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Well when you all put it like that... I shall grow a pair forthwith. Seriously if they were mechanics most doctors would be out of fucking work, useless cunts. It no wonder Ashley hasn't decided to go back to uni and study medicine - his lack of understanding to everything would make him perfect for a career as a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If you don't feel confident enough to see another GP at the practice go to your nearest walk in centre. That is definately NOT asthma, symptoms are wrong, although your symptoms do fit many things I really would advise you to have it investigated further. Sooner rather than later too hon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well when you all put it like that... I shall grow a pair forthwith. Seriously if they were mechanics most doctors would be out of fucking work, useless cunts. It no wonder Ashley hasn't decided to go back to uni and study medicine - his lack of understanding to everything would make him perfect for a career as a doctor. As if to reinforce the point, an on-going strike by medical doctors in Israel has put a severe economic strain on the funeral business in that country. The dramatic decline in the death rate is prompting the burial association to ask the Government to approve an increase in doctors' pay. According to the newspaper the Jerusalem Sun, industrial action by doctors in Israel seems to be good for their patients' health. Death rates have dropped considerably in most of the country since physicians in public hospitals implemented a program of sanctions three months ago, according to a survey of burial societies. "The number of funerals we have performed has fallen drastically," said Hananya Shahor, the veteran director of Jerusalem's Kehilat Yerushalayim burial society. "This month, there were only 93 funerals compared with 153 in May 1999, 133 in the same month in 1998, and 139 in May 1997," he said. The society handles 55% of all deaths in the Jerusalem metropolitan area. Last April, there were only 130 deaths compared with 150 or more in previous Aprils. "I can't explain why," said Mr Shahor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3508 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Oi, Martin, get it sorted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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