[STEVEO136]

What do you do if docters don't listen ,and won't send you to have tests other than blood ,I clearly have other symptoms going on but all I've been given is pain killers,the docter even sits there swearing,about how he's not in the mood,hu?what's that about.is there any where else ican go apart from the docters ,like say pay privately,to have areas of my body looked at?

[odinn7]

Have you tried going to a different doctor?

[JudyKayTee]

A different Doctor or the same Doctor but you agree to pay for the tests which he/she cannot medically justify. Happens all the time with mammograms when women want more in depth testing.

[Wondergirl]

Try a well-recommended, experienced chiropractor. He/She will do a thorough evaluation, will listen to you, and will make suggestions. It sounds like you want to be heard as much as find out what's wrong.

[STEVEO136]

Yes ihave seen other docters but they tell me to see the docter that I was given when I registerd with them,I've been told by doters that they already have more than enuff pepole to see,I've even recored some of the apointments and some of the things I've had said to me are unbeleiveable,pepole that have heard some of the things on the device can't believe it,like one docter sat there and said nothing apart from would you like some antibiotics ,I said OK but what for she replied shrug would you like some ,that was it ,ithink its an autoimune disorder .all started with fever and weakness five months ago,looseing hair all over body,plus pale white skin and blue veins everywhere.ps thanks for advice.

[Wondergirl]

Are you in the U.S. If not, in which country?

Too often autoimmune disorders exhibit with a variety of fleeting symptoms that can't be easily nailed down or even tested for--rashes that disappear and reappear, sensory sensations that come and go, patients experiencing vague somatic ups and downs that even they can't describe adequately.

Doctors want to test and treat, want to give a shot or pill to cure you and move you along so they can treat the next guy. Doctors don't like mysteries and nebulous situations and patients who aren't satisfied with the treatment they are getting.

I had breast cancer two and a half years ago. My situation didn't fit the normal and usual treatment plan. The doctors all converged on me that the plan was going to be this way, so smile and accept it. I did thorough research and then presented my case. After a long discussion with my oncologist who took it to committee, my treatment plan was changed.

Maybe this is what you need to do: Be your own best advocate.