I know what you mean. We put so much trust in doctors and I guess we have no other choice but you really do have to take the bull by the horns and almost become an expert yourself. I had gall bladder problems several years ago. I kept going to the doctor telling her about these attacks I was having. She kept saying I needed to lose a little weight and elevate my bed and she'd give me a prescription for an antacid. It went on for 3 years, finally I went to the doctor crying saying you have to do something. I am having these attacks 4 or more times a week and I'm up all nite and I'm having trouble functioning. Finally she sends me to a specialist. It turns out it was my gallbladder and it was so badly infected my surgeon said it was almost gangrene. I had to have the full abdominal surgery with the drain. Anyways, that's my story, we just really have to push I guess when we feel strongly about things and get a new doctor if the current one's won't listen. Good Luck! |