ahhhh, Sandy, I know what you mean !!

I really get uncomfortable when doctors talk down to me, as if I was stupid, or a child.

just because I don't know all their big medical words, that's just because I haven't *learned* them yet, not because I'm dumb...

patience, respect, and compassion, that shouldn't be too much to ask.

and I shouldn't have to be constantly reminding myself that doctors are human too... they ostensibly got *into* the profession, because they cared... now why have some forgotten THAT ??

ah well... now you know why I tough out so much... and haven't been to a neuro, or a doctor in four years, despite having SPMS.

some may say I'm crazy, but Rx meds can be gotten here just by knowing the name, having the $$, and walking into a Farmacia...

so, I'm basically self-treating at this point.

but if I *DID* have constant mysterious UTIs you can bet your sweet BIPPY I'd be hammering on some doors for answers and proper treatment.

hang in there honey, you'll get the answers you need, if only from sheer stubbornness and determination, mah deah !!