Today I had an appointment to see my Primary Care doctor. I had seen her one time before and liked her and was eager to go back for follow-up. I wanted to have some blood work done and to have an ultra sound ordered to see if the tumor is shrinking. I was not prepared at all for the way she responded to me. When she realized I was doing Alternative therapy she became angry, rude, disrespectful and demeaning. I was so glad Martin was with me. I did not go in with a "chip-on-my-shoulder." I was low key and not defensive. When I tried to tell her about the cancer test I had and the results she actually sneered at me. I mentioned that Oncolab was FDA approved and Medicare covered the test. She told me that was not true and all they wanted was my money. She had no interest in what I was doing. She finally just got up and left the room. I do not expect medical people who are only trained in allopathic medicine to agree with what I am doing, but they can at least be respectful and not rude.
So, to say the least it was very stressful and very different from what I expected. However, I have talked to others doing Alternative therapy and they have had doctors just walk out of the room and not see them anymore.
I saw a doctor up at the University hospital about 4-5 years ago and I liked him. Tawnya is going to talk to him and see if he will follow me. It is recommended when one is going Alternative to try and find a doctor who will order the tests and monitor how you are doing.
After Dr. Joseph left the room today she sent her nurse back in with a note saying she wants to see me in 3 months~~~~I don't think so~~~~~
In spite of today my courage is good and I feel well.
Tomorrow I get to go care for the grandchildren!! I haven't seen them for 2 weeks. That is way too long to go without seeing them.
I do have an appointment for an ultra sound next Wednesday morning.
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