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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / January 2006a little update I forgot about
My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one and I told him yes that once I did and that the doctor knew I was out of meds at that time but would not give me any until another month at next visit and blood work returned. He also was told I won't drive and still wants me to see one. Guess I lose a perfectly good doctor. How do I tell him that his doctoring skills are just fine and that his plan won't work for me if I myself don't let it. He did not fail...I did. Well that is all I wanted to tell you. Thanks for listening. Diana, Why do you keep blaming yourself for your rocky relationship with your doc? He doesn't sound like a "perfectly good" doctor. Let me tell you, his bedside manner sucks. Part of his job is to empathize with you. I'm sure if you don't drive, there is reason. He needs to take that into account. He maybe an absolute genius, but if he can't relate the information and find a plan that works for you, that's a moot point. You are taking too much of his lack of effective communication skills on yourself. Just my 2 cents. Michelle > Diana, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Just my 2 cents. > Michelle Hi Michelle, I have only been going to him less than a year. The others here can tell you what I had before and she has almost done me in. This one admitted he doesn't have the knowledge it takes to help me with my diabetes. I just feel I did this to myself and unless I comply with what the doctor tells me then nothing will help. Thank you for your sweet encouragement. That means alot to me. Diana, Okay, I can see where your newer doctor would be a step up. I am behind the curve, being more of a newbie here. I've read the posts in this thread of others who are more familiar with your situation. It seems to me that you are so afraid of failure that you don't want to try. Totally understandable. But Diana, you've got nothing to lose by going to see what this endo has to say. You can't be any worse off. And heck, if you rode with Reisa, you might have a great time too. I know you blame yourself for your condition, but I want you to realize that being susceptible to depression (which I assume has been a big component of your inability to always be compliant) is just as much a matter of genetics as being susceptible to diabetes is. Many people have the mistaken impression that because something occurs in the mind/brain, they should be able to control it. Well, you've got no more chance of telling your brain what chemical reactions to make than you do of telling your pancreas to get with it and produce more insulin. See what I mean? I think if you understood this and were able to take it to heart, then although it wouldn't alleviate the depression, it might help with your self-imposed stress of playing the blame game, and fearing failure quite so much. Please think about it. If you were able to do this and then concentrate on the successes--like your 50 pound weight loss this past year--you might find coping just a little easier. Michelle Michelle I told you all you had to do is let me know.. i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date | My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an | Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one and I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] | | Thanks for listening. > I told you all you had to do is let me know.. > i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > | > | Thanks for listening. You live almost two hours away dear heart and I could not use you like that. I will be ok. >>I told you all you had to do is let me know.. >>i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > You live almost two hours away dear heart and I could not use you like that. > I will be ok. Hey, if it gets her off ASD for a while, GO FOR IT! Dave >>>I told you all you had to do is let me know.. >>>i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > >Dave Abuse complaint filed for continued stalking. Likewise... >>>>I told you all you had to do is let me know.. >>>>i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > > Abuse complaint filed for continued stalking. >Likewise... >>> Abuse complaint filed for continued stalking. playing tit for tat with an ISP's abuse address will get you a permanent twit file status.  SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. | > I told you all you had to do is let me know.. | > i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] | You live almost two hours away dear heart and I could not use you like that. | I will be ok. You aren't 2hrs., I looked it up, it's 1hr 15mins and for someone from California lol that's a hop-skip and jump from my normal daily driving. Besides, what makes you think i'm gonna let you use me.. lol You can spring for lunch. <g> >> I told you all you had to do is let me know.. >> i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol >You live almost two hours away dear heart and I could not use you like that. >I will be ok. If Reisa is willing to drive you, for goodness sake let her do it. Besides, you two will have a chance to see each other and make a day of it. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 That's very sweet of you RK, I hope she takes you up on it. :-) -- Cheri RK wrote in message ... >I told you all you had to do is let me know.. >i'd drive you - I drive further to Vegas lol [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >| >| Thanks for listening. > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an > Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one > and I told him yes that once I did and that the doctor knew I was out > of meds at that time but would not give me any until another month at > next visit and blood work returned. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > How do I tell him that his doctoring skills are just fine and that > his plan won't work for me if I myself don't let it. He did not > fail...I did. I don't know how things work there, but here transport can be arranged for the elderly or disabled to go to medical or hospital visits etc. Some ask for a small fee like $5 but others are free. Diana, Jan brought up something interesting. In New York, we have something called access a ride where they pick you up and bring you home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You need to show that you cannot take public transportation because of your health. I wonder if Ohio has such a service. It is very reasonable, the same as public transportation. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. My dad used the same type of service in Seattle, and it helped keep him independent. Mary > Diana, Jan brought up something interesting. In New York, we have > something called access a ride where they pick you up and bring you home [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > terrorism. In Columbus we have the same thing, it's $1 a ride. Not sure if it's in her area, Diana's about a hour from me. ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date | Diana, Jan brought up something interesting. In New York, we have | something called access a ride where they pick you up and bring you home [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] | of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and | terrorism. > In Columbus we have the same thing, it's $1 > a ride. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > | of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > | terrorism. Buses are not in my town. it's not the bus dear... it's those little white CODA cab/bus looking things... I told ya I have no prob with driving you if you need. ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date | > In Columbus we have the same thing, it's $1 | > a ride. [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] | | Buses are not in my town. > it's not the bus dear... it's those little white CODA > cab/bus looking things... [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > | > | Buses are not in my town. I forgot what it is called here. We use to use it when I was a secretary at a nursing home and the patients went to doctors that way. > Diana, Jan brought up something interesting. In New York, we have > something called access a ride where they pick you up and bring you home [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > terrorism. We did have it in the town I was in but not the town I am in now. I will check again though just to be sure. > > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me > to see an [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > hospital visits etc. Some ask for a small fee like $5 but > others are free. I haven't seen one around for a long time as they depend on private donations and government money and we use to have them here but not in the town I am in now. > > > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me > > to see an [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > donations and government money and we use to have them here but not in the > town I am in now. Email me your new street address. I found the envelope of a letter you sent me years ago and that's the address I have kept. >> > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me >> to see an [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >donations and government money and we use to have them here but not in the >town I am in now. You might want to check with your local hospital, your doctor's office, or even the United Way office. Any of those places should be able to tell you if there is such a service in your area. I know we have one here in Cedar Rapids that travels around at least five rural counties picking people up at their door and delivering them to their appointment. Then the pick them up when they are done and take them back home. The cost to the consumer is negligible and in many cases free. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 > Diana wrote: >>> Diana wrote: [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Grandpa Chuck The same service in the UK, or most parts of it. Usually free, and often takes one to the shops, as well as to the doctor, podiatrist etc. Alan H >> Diana wrote: >>>> Diana wrote: [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > >Alan H They do that here too. They take them to the supermarket or any other stores so they can get the things they need and/or want and then deliver them back home again. We even have a late night one here so shift workers can call and get a safe ride home after the regular bus services are done for the day. That one does cost $5 per trip, but that's a lot less than a taxi. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an > Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one and I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Thanks for listening. Can you get someone to drive you to the Endo? Can you call a cab? Do they have some sort of service in your area that takes people to the Dr. for free? We have such a service here but you have to meet certain qualifications, such as being over a certain age. I can drive, but only short distances, and I have an extreme problem with driving on the freeway. So wherever I go can't involve the freeway. My dad takes me to my Endo. because it's in another city and is really too far for me to drive. I did make that drive once...not to the Endo. but to a place nearby and it was very bad for me. I got there with no problem, but my legs began to cramp badly on the way home. Luckily I returned home past midnight so there wasn't much traffic on the road and I didn't have to do much stopping. It's hard for me to keep my foot on the brake pedal for long, especially when my leg starts to cramp or go weak. I have never had a GP who was willing to treat me for my diabetes or thyroid problem. They've always sent me to an Endo. And I don't have a problem with that. I just wish there was one who was closer to where I live! SignatureSee my webpage: http://mysite.verizon.net/juliebove/index.htm > > My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an > > Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > problem. They've always sent me to an Endo. And I don't have a problem > with that. I just wish there was one who was closer to where I live! Cabs are very expensive here. Buses are no longer here and I have no RL friends in this area. I too can drive maybe 5 miles as I use to go to the other doc alone she was about 3 miles away but this one would be in Cincinnati and there is no way I could find anything there or drive there without costing me my life or more importantly some one else's. I will figure something out. Thanks Julie Reisa, and Diana, Reisa she doesnt want to do it. Diana, you kjnow you are looking for excuses. Reisa is a friend, It is not about using, it is about being there as a friend. It is not like you go every wee to an endo. I am sorry, my dear friend, You know I tell it like it is. You are depressed and nothing positive is in your mind. Everything is negativity for you now. You either grab the hand that wants to help, or you wallow in self pity, That choice is yours. You know I love you. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and patience over the last seven years. You all have been great. Loretta you are right. I don't want to do it. I don't want anything. All has been taken from me and I have nothing left to offer but my self pity now. You have been good to me Loretta , far beyond what I am worth. > Reisa, and Diana, Reisa she doesnt want to do it. Diana, you kjnow > you are looking for excuses. Reisa is a friend, It is not about using, [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > terrorism. Diana, you NEVER bother people or take up their time. This is a support group for diabetes, not a support group for perfect people. If this were a stop smoking support group for instance, people don't automatically manage to quit even after many, many tries, and people still offer advice and help and encouragement. Same here. Just keep posting, reading posts, and doing what you can. Hopefully, you get back on track soon. :-) -- Cheri Diana wrote in message ... >I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered >you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >> of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and >> terrorism. Diana, what happened to you in your life that makes you have zero self esteem. I am sorry you dont want to go and find out what the problem is and how to correct it. These are the years that are supposed to be approaching golden years. Diana, if they are not golden now, when will they be, When we are all in the grave. Everyone can lead us, but we can only take the water if we fight for it. I am so sorry for your pain. You were a victim and I feel you keep reliving that victimization every day. dont let those demons be the winners. The past is the past and we only have today. You can be stronger than them. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. oh sheet, don't make me get in the freakin car right now lol the OSU game is abt to come on!!! and I have to cheer on Notre Dame... haha.. make the flippin appt so I can BUG ur a.s silly till you tell me when it is.. and then I'll be there... Just dont make me eat at Wendy's LOL after living in Dublin so long, I'm already sick of seeing all the dang signs "Home of Wendy's" LOL ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date |I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered | you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] | > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and | > terrorism. how abt I bring my good drugs? Least the ride wont hurt :) will you go then? lol and I just dont share with anyone. ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date |I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered | you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] | > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and | > terrorism. > I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered > you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and > patience over the last seven years. You all have been great. Loretta you are > right. I don't want to do it. I don't want anything. All has been taken from > me and I have nothing left to offer but my self pity now. So you have nothing to lose now do you :) So take up that offer, spring for the lunch and let's see what the endo says. This can be your New Year present to the family. >I think I will wallow in self pity. Thanks everyone. I am sorry I bothered >you all. It won't happen again. Forgive me for taking up all your time and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >You have been good to me Loretta , far beyond what I am worth. Oh for goodness sake! You are not "bothering" any of us who are your friends. Many of us have been where you are and know only too well that deep well of despair. All I really want to do is offer you my shoulder for now because I know that sooner or later you will begin to feel better and there may come a time when I need to lean on you too. I wish I could find and send you that old poster of the kitten who is hanging from a tree limb by only his front claws. It says, "Hang in there." on it. Sometimes that is all we can do. Diana, dear friend, Loretta, Reisa, I and others love you as only true friends can. I may not like to see you tell us how bad you feel because I feel your pain, but I definitely want you to share that pain with me. A burden shared is easier to carry. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 > You either grab the hand that wants to help, or you wallow in self pity, > That choice is yours. > Loretta If I had said that, the NG nuts would be all over me like flies on a rib roast! Dave Because we know the relationship between Loretta and Diana, and we know Loretta is coming from a place of love. Big difference there, but you already know that. :-) -- Cheri David wrote in message ... >> You either grab the hand that wants to help, or you wallow in self pity, >> That choice is yours. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Dave > Because we know the relationship between Loretta and Diana, and we know > Loretta is coming from a place of love. Big difference there, but you [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >> >>Dave Yah sure, you BETCHA! <g> Dave >> You either grab the hand that wants to help, or you wallow in self pity, >> That choice is yours. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Dave Because you wouldn't be able to say it without throwing in a bunch of insults along with it and everyone would know you were not saying it because you care. Hell! You don't know the meaning of the word. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 I assume that the doctor knows that what he is doing for you is not working and thinks that an endo will have more ideas on how to get you compliant. What can you do. Well you can tell him that you like him very much and am happy with him and that no other doctor will change you. Or, on the other hand, Diana, you can try to improve so that by the next visit he will be happy with your progress. I think he wants to do what is best for you I dont take it as he is abandoning you. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. > I assume that the doctor knows that what he is doing for you is not > working and thinks that an endo will have more ideas on how to get you [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > terrorism. Yes EXACTLY !! This is my plan. :-) I agree with you on what you have said. He is a good doctor and I would hate to lose him by not complying. So next best thing is get my butt in gear and do what I know is right. Thanks Loretta for understanding. The plan you mentioned I had already known I was going to do and then I will see what he says. I think he will be pleased. >My doctor's office called Saturday to tell me he wants me to see an >Endocrinologist. He had asked me in his office if I had ever seen one and I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >Thanks for listening. Dear heart if you will not drive, why can't you get some friend or relative to drive you to the endocrinologist's office? SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will not longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Dec. 31, 2005 is 2,179. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 |
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