My doctor took several weeks to get in gear regarding my
angioedema. She has colleagues at a teaching hospital and often consults with them too. Their availability etc is an issue.
And at least she knew about and we discussed it.. and based on her CME recently and adding up all my "incidents" she now has given me that diagnosis.

I asked for the angioedema testing which she was reluctant to do in the past....but she then tuned up on it and did it for me last checkup. The results were fairly normal, but she said I'd have to be in a flare to show much in the blood work.

You have to give some doctors the chance to work for you.
If you stress your loss of quality of life, pain, etc, she will likely be more motivated. Doctors don't like you to diagnose yourself.

I still think you need testing for gout, and heavy metals.
That HCTZ you take is notorious for causing gout.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000422.htm