Why does my doctor make me feel like im putting it on?

fulton

Why is it everytime i go to the doctors it seems like they think im putting it on! I feel like whats the point all they do is give me painkillers that dont work and send me home! Its so fustrating!

elnafinn

Hi again, Dave,

I have already replied to you on the other zone. I am sure that now you have posted here, you will get others members replying.You are not alone in feeling like you do regarding some gps and their attitude to those with OA.

Look after yourself,

Elna x

valval

the trouble is there is not much they can do so it pain meds until bad enough for joint op if it oa.
you must explaine to them how much it is affecting your quality of life and see what help is available good luck val

barbara12

Hi Dave
There are quite a few of us on here that have felt the same, its seems to be if you have arthur then all they can do is give pain killers, but its wrong, I think it is bad enough having to go to your GP without being treated like this, soon after I joined this forum I got a new GP that is very understanding.
So you go and make yourself heard , not easy I know, but I do hope you get listened to at the very least.
You take care

fulton

Thanks for replies it will keep my spirts up! I feel like a right melon just for going there and getting nothing but pain killers and still not getting an answer to the question i ask them am i cclassed as disabled! Although my problems have been in a foot i broke in 96 until yesterday when i couldnt even put a sock on my good foot let alone walk! Its really a pain in the ****.!

babytiger

Hi Dave I spent 2 years going back n forth to the same doc. only to kept being told it was my age 50,what did I expect,then about 3 months ago a new doctor joined the practise so I went to him. ..what an understanding man .tests xrays you name it I got it. and now Im sitting here with a new knee. So perservere and make a appointment with another doc.

elnafinn

No worries, Dave, next time you go to an appointment, make a list of things that you wish to ask and if at this one you still feel that this doc is not taking enough time and interest, please find another one that will. They are around.

I hope your weekend goes well, do keep in touch, it does help to know there is somewhere you can go and be with others that do understand what you are going through and to give you encouragement and support.

Elna x

hileena111

Hi Dave,
Welcome......sorry dont think i've heard from you before.
I had a doc like that and I eventually changed and what a difference.
With OA I dont think there is a lot they can do except pain killers, anti inflammatories, or possibly surgery.The usual slef help methods we use
Have you been referred to a rheumatologist? if not ask.... to be. Think about changing your doc as well.
The other thing is you can ask to go to a pain clinic and see what they suggest
Love
Hileena

frogmorton

Hi Fulton

when did you last get those feet xrayed l wonder?? the good foot is causing you problems too? Might, of course be, because you are favouring it to protect the other one.

Elna's advice is sound - a list and someone to go with you too to back you up and make you feel stronger.

If it's any consolation l reckon a lot of us feel the same :oops:

Love

Toni xx

fulton

thanks guys! Yesterday my good foot was worse than my bad one! it hurt just so much just putting a sock on it, let alone walking! Plus my arches are falling in my feet aswell! When i asked a bout a blue badge the dr said well its more political than medical these days! if i walk more than 100 meters with out an aid or stopping then im fit even if every step hurts! Just dont figure!

hileena111

Hi
Would you not try applying for a badge anyway :?: .....they can only say no and if you think you need it ....and you sound as if you do.....ask and see. I didnt need my docs permission......dont know if authorities differ very much. We have council offices not far away and I just went to them, they gave me a form, I fiilled it in, took it back and waited, and waited and waited but eventually it did come
Love
Hileena

bubbadog

Hi Dave, Welcome and I'm sorry you feel you don't have a good relationship with your doctor. If I where you I would change your GP till you find someone who you feel you can open up to and feel comfortable with. I'm lucky to have a great relationship with my doctor and she understands me. I can talk to her and open up to her 100% I have never felt so comfortable with a doctor before. I'm so lucky.

tjt6768

Hi Dave.. The others have pretty much said it already matey, change doctors, I understand that they are limited, especially if it is OA but this doctor doesn't seen too interested. I would change as soon as possible Rkid..
Have you ever been referred to a specialist? I think that's what I woods push for matey.

Best of luck, I think there have been so many of us with GPs like that, myself included.. I changed mine recently, best thing I could have done.

Keep us up to date and look after yourself.

fulton

I cant bloody win! Me good foot has stopped hurting and me bad one has flared up! GRRR! :x

fulton

Think its getting worse more bad days than good! I may even ask the doctor for some crutches! But then again i bet the doctor will think im takeing the piss!

hileena111

Hi Dave
Have you had any physio?
I know when I had a fractured pelvis as well as everything else......I could hardly move...I wasnt having physio but had had it at one time so I rang the physio dept and asked for crutchs and got them :eek:
The OT cant give them out without the physions say so but physio can give them out.
Its worth a try ...Like I said about the blue badge they can only say no
All areas will differ but if you havent a good relationship with your GP what have you got to lose by trying it?
Love
Hileena

CJHunter

This Doc doesnt sound very empathic. Time to change to another??

All the best xx

fulton

ive been back to me gp and got stronger painkillers that make me feel sick and an oppointment with a physio!

stickywicket

Do you always take the paindullers with food, Fulton? It helps with the sickness. You may need a stomach protector too such as Lansoprazole or Omeprazole.

I hope the physio will help strengthen your muscles so that they are better able to supprt your joints.

fulton

i take the pain killers with food but not much help! dont think the phtsio will help either my problem is ib a break across my foot not in the joints.

stickywicket

Don't write off the physio before you've tried it, Fulton. Just because it all started with a break, some years ago, doesn't mean to say that's how it's stayed. A good physio can help a lot and keeping the muscles strong will support your joints and reduce the pain. I do wonder, though, if an orthotist might be able to help you.

woodbon

Hello Sounds like you've go an awful doc. Maybe hes practicing for a job at ARTOS!

You need to change your doctor by the sound of it, I know its not nice but sometimes its the only thing to do.
Love Sue

fulton

I thought id let you all know ive had an operation 6 weeks ago had dead bone removed from my foot nd bone grafted from my heal and put in its place. Had very little pain for 6 weeks but yesterday I had pain in the different part of the foot but after a few antin inflamatries the pain stopped! Hopefully this is it!

Heather65

Hi Dave
,i know how you feel ive been backwards and forwards to the doctors since december ,ive had lots of tests and they show bone growths on my neck and they are giving me a lot of pain ,but its not bad enough to do anything so im left in pain ive been given more medes been sent to physio and now having injections for B12 ,but i sure they think im over playing the pain im only in my 40 s and im going to be stuck with this for life ,if they only have the pain for one day ,so im just going to keep on going back to the doctors ,
Heather

fulton

I find it very frustrating because I want to know how I can keep active, but I can't do the stuff I've done all my life anymore like boxing training which I really miss.

stickywicket

There are lots of things we can - and must - do to keep active. If you put 'exercise' into the little pink search engine box above lots of stuff comes up on the left of the page.

Unfortunately, we all have to keep giving up things we enjoy because of the arthritis so it becomes even more important to take on other things instead. There's plenty to choose from. I hope you'll find something that suits you.