"Are you anxious?"
Well, who wouldn't be when things don't get 'better' or just keep on getting worse? To not be anxious or concerned would indicate REAL problems. Now PLEASE KIND DOCTOR.....what can or can't you do about MY problem? If you can't do anything, can you refer me to someone who MIGHT be able to help me?
The pain, and the 'almost' or actual falling part is getting a bit old about now...any ideas? Doctor, are you still here?

I always truly wonder what they say about US to their peers.....wish I could find a way 'in' so to speak... - j