Mrs. Burschman Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi all,I got bad news in the mail. My only doctor who gets it, my psychiatrist, is closing her practice (not because of me, I hope!)Anyway, I don't really need a psychiatrist, but I do need a "medical home" per se. I'm not sure what my best bet would be. I have a family physician, but I'm wondering if my case is more complex than she has time for. Should I check internal medicine docs? Any ideas?Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I started by asking my doc who was leaving for suggestions (none of which worked out). I then asked all my friends, as well as some of my other docs. It's taken me about 5 years now to find a good doctor for my day to day stuff--and I'm thinking of firing her mostly b/c her support staff are so difficult to deal with (2nd doc in a row with this issue).Wish I had more supportive ideas--but it takes a lot of asking around and trying out folks to find out if there's a match.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Sorry to hear your doctor is closing her practice. It's hard to lose a good doctor, one who actually gets it. It can be hard to find a good primary doctor. You may just have to search around. In my years with dysautonomia I've had electrophysiologists, neurologists, an internal med doctor, and now a primary care physician as my main doctor. It just depends on who has been the best as I've moved around the country. In general, an internal med doctor would probably be more suitable than a pcp. But a good pcp who is willing to do research is better than an internal med doc who isn't interested in dysautonomia. If there is an electrophysiologist or a neurologist in your area who deals with dysautonomia, that could be a very good option. If there aren't any specialists in your area, then it is very helpful to have a good pcp who is willing to learn and take directions from a specialist that you travel to ocassionally. Best of luck with doctor shopping.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 It's me again. I just realized that you are in Sioux Falls, SD. Hmmm....I have some relatives there. It would take to long to explain the relation, but I am distantly related to someone in Sioux Falls who was recently diagnosed with POTS. If you'd like, I'll see what I can do to find out who they might recommend for a doctor. I don't know when I'll be back in the midwest again, but next time I'm in Sioux Falls I'll have to let you know!Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Rachel,Thanks! That would be good. If you get any info, you can send me a message.In the meantime, I located a doctor who seems promising. She's internal med, but she also has training in women's health and psychiatry. Considering my interstitial cystitis diagnosis, PCOS diagnosis and anxiety disorder diagnosis, I'm thinking she might be good. I set up an appointment, but not until July! In the meantime, my family-practice physician can suffice.What a pain.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Jeez, that stinks! Just make sure you get your records, b/c I had that happen to me. Later I had to pay $80.00 for my records and wait like 2 months!Good Luck in finding a dr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Amy,I'm so sorry to hear that! I know how difficult it is to find a good doctor who gets it.I've been there, and it's not fun. I hope that internist works out for you .Good luck to you. They don't have to be perfect, just willing to take you seriously.Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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