futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :[ how did you find out about this dummy medicare doctor? could you ask your primary care physician for recommendations? (or was this his/her recommendation?) http://www.thyroidchange.org/patient-recommended-doctor-list-us.html This is a list of doctors that thyroid patients across the county recommend for proper (non-traditional) thyroid treatment. The Medicare Dr. is on this list as the only proper Endo in all of NJ. This means that she orders ALL of the blood work related to thyroid function - not just TSH, which tests just the pituitary gland - and she treats the symptoms of the patient, not just what the numbers on the blood work show. For most patients, they can show that they are "within normal range" on the bloodwork, but still experience many, if not all, of the symptoms. My GP is telling me that even though I'm still outside or this normal range on the TSH test, I "shouldn't be feeling tired anymore" which is complete bullshit since I have almost every symptom still while she's bringing down my medication due to my nonexistent heart issue she claims I have. Because of that, I won't consider any recommendation from her if she's satisfied with not only ignoring my symptoms, but claiming that being on the lower end of underactive is good enough. Nope nope nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 GIve me this doctors contact information. I'll give her an good old fashion shakedown and get you scheduled next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 GIve me this doctors contact information. I'll give her an good old fashion shakedown and get you scheduled next week. Haha, thanks Jason =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://www.thyroidchange.org/patient-recommended-doctor-list-us.html This is a list of doctors that thyroid patients across the county recommend for proper (non-traditional) thyroid treatment. The Medicare Dr. is on this list as the only proper Endo in all of NJ. This means that she orders ALL of the blood work related to thyroid function - not just TSH, which tests just the pituitary gland - and she treats the symptoms of the patient, not just what the numbers on the blood work show. For most patients, they can show that they are "within normal range" on the bloodwork, but still experience many, if not all, of the symptoms. My GP is telling me that even though I'm still outside or this normal range on the TSH test, I "shouldn't be feeling tired anymore" which is complete bullshit since I have almost every symptom still while she's bringing down my medication due to my nonexistent heart issue she claims I have. Because of that, I won't consider any recommendation from her if she's satisfied with not only ignoring my symptoms, but claiming that being on the lower end of underactive is good enough. Nope nope nope. gotcha! that sucks. :[ the more i talk to people, the more i feel extremely lucky to have my primary care doctor. he always always always takes my opinion and every single symptom into account before diagnosing me or recommending a course of treatment. he's even called in prescriptions for me and other of my family members on the weekend without even seeing us. my sister was on vacation in Georgia last year and got the stomach flu, which for most people isn't usually a huge problem, but every time she gets it, she gets severely dehydrated and needs to be put on medicine. this was on a Saturday, and her husband called the medical answering service, who put him through to our doctor, who called in a prescription to a pharmacy down there for her. so much better than having to go to the ER or an urgent care place. we've known him forever, though, and he's a family friend, so i'm not sure if he would do that for anyone. when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it was going to be almost a month til she could get in to see the oncologist, he put in a call for her and she got an appointment after hours the next day. seriously the best guy. i hope you can find a good reasonably priced doctor in your area soon! or just figure out how to barter with medicare only lady. take some family portraits for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 gotcha! that sucks. :[ the more i talk to people, the more i feel extremely lucky to have my primary care doctor. he always always always takes my opinion and every single symptom into account before diagnosing me or recommending a course of treatment. he's even called in prescriptions for me and other of my family members on the weekend without even seeing us. my sister was on vacation in Georgia last year and got the stomach flu, which for most people isn't usually a huge problem, but every time she gets it, she gets severely dehydrated and needs to be put on medicine. this was on a Saturday, and her husband called the medical answering service, who put him through to our doctor, who called in a prescription to a pharmacy down there for her. so much better than having to go to the ER or an urgent care place. we've known him forever, though, and he's a family friend, so i'm not sure if he would do that for anyone. when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it was going to be almost a month til she could get in to see the oncologist, he put in a call for her and she got an appointment after hours the next day. seriously the best guy. i hope you can find a good reasonably priced doctor in your area soon! or just figure out how to barter with medicare only lady. take some family portraits for her. He sounds awesome. I wish I could find somebody like him. Ideally I wish I could switch GPs and get someone who is open minded about this whole thing so that way I don't have to pay as much. I wish I could barter haha. People always talk about how Drs are willing to work with you if you can't afford to see them, but I've yet to come across one that will do that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 He sounds awesome. I wish I could find somebody like him. Ideally I wish I could switch GPs and get someone who is open minded about this whole thing so that way I don't have to pay as much. I wish I could barter haha. People always talk about how Drs are willing to work with you if you can't afford to see them, but I've yet to come across one that will do that for me. does it have to be an endocrinologist that you see? i know sometimes insurance is funny about referrals and specialist visits. most of those doctors on that list had other specialties it looked like. and could you go to a doctor out of state, like in philly, or lower NY? we need to travel back in time to the days of doctors making house calls and getting paid with chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I seriously want a new primary care doctor but I need someone that has Saturday hours due to my work schedule. So I'm pretty stuck with a dude that really doesn't give a rats ass. I mean, he's nice enough but the lack of personal connection after six years is troubling to me. I am due to get blood work done soon so this might be a last ditch attempt at making it work but I don't see it happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good lord. Can't we get a Medical Thread going? You guys are reaching Terminal Verbosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm going to see Book of Mormon with my wife on Saturday. Anyone seen in? (tip of a subject change to the man above - not God - well him/her too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 He sounds awesome. I wish I could find somebody like him. Pretty sure this is about me. How sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 does it have to be an endocrinologist that you see? i know sometimes insurance is funny about referrals and specialist visits. most of those doctors on that list had other specialties it looked like. and could you go to a doctor out of state, like in philly, or lower NY? we need to travel back in time to the days of doctors making house calls and getting paid with chickens. I'm thinking that it should be an endo. I just don't want to chance it with seeing anyone who isn't a specialist at this point. None of those Doctors listed for NJ take my insurance unfortunately, so if I were going to pay OOP for a Dr, I'd prefer it were an endo. I could go out of state, but the issue still lies with missing work. I'm hourly and I desperately need all of my 80 hours, especially if I have to pay a minimum of $50 for a specialist co-pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 talking about our medical problems like a bunch of old biddies is the epitome of small talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I am old. I'm seriously about to get me one of those weekly pill boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm thinking that it should be an endo. I just don't want to chance it with seeing anyone who isn't a specialist at this point. None of those Doctors listed for NJ take my insurance unfortunately, so if I were going to pay OOP for a Dr, I'd prefer it were an endo. I could go out of state, but the issue still lies with missing work. I'm hourly and I desperately need all of my 80 hours, especially if I have to pay a minimum of $50 for a specialist co-pay. well. hmm. :[ missing a couple hours of work + a $50 copay is still probably cheaper than, what was is, $340, and then $166 for each subsequent visit? i dunno. that's just a really unfortunate situation. i'm sorry :[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 i just farted on a leather chair and it sounded like a motorcycle exhaust popping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I am old. I'm seriously about to get me one of those weekly pill boxes. the other day my mom and dad both got some sort of pill box organizer in the mail as a free gift from somewhere. my mom was like 'you know you're getting old when companies start sending you complimentary pill organizers.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 well. hmm. :[ missing a couple hours of work + a $50 copay is still probably cheaper than, what was is, $340, and then $166 for each subsequent visit? i dunno. that's just a really unfortunate situation. i'm sorry :[ I know this is annoying, haha. I'm sorry =\ But multiply that $50 copay and missed hours of work by the amount of doctors I'll have to bounce to until I find someone who will do the things that Medicare Dr. and others on those recommended doctors list do. =\ Plus each visit = new blood work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futures Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 the other day my mom and dad both got some sort of pill box organizer in the mail as a free gift from somewhere. my mom was like 'you know you're getting old when companies start sending you complimentary pill organizers.' Haha! That's what I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 the new zephyrson wants me to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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laralaurent Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'm going to see Book of Mormon with my wife on Saturday. Anyone seen in? (tip of a subject change to the man above - not God - well him/her too) Saw it. It's freaking hilarious and they definitely push the envelope at times. For instance, one song is called fuck god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abovetheearth Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 welcome back. it is the year 2034. youve missed so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 what should I change my name to? first person to respond gets it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 what should I change my name to? first person to respond gets it Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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