I have found whilst working with medical professionals that they will seem 'ratty' if they have issues from the previous patient; i.e. it must be difficult to listen to the next person when they have possibly given bad news to someone ……. without getting a pause for breath. I also know that there are so many variations of medication these days that it really is Trial and Error.
I take a list of worries with me, hand it to my GP and ask him to prioritise. He and I are of similar age, he has managed my health care for many years and if for any reason he seems dismissive at an appt., I will make another, go back and say "I had my head in the clouds last week could you remind me about …… " - or "Do other ladies have similar problems at my age and if so ……….. " …..
There is a risk nowadays of being struck off patient lists which is why it is essential to build up a working relationship with our health professionals. If necessary I have printed out stuff, taken it to the Surgery and once the GP/Practice Nurse has read it, they will ring the house. Our Dentist is the same, we get on well.
I know that when the problem is 'ours', it is 'in our face', constant, worrying - it becomes all consuming. I also know that GPs like to deal with 1 problem per appt., but in menopause all symptoms can run into each other
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