Thanks for the responses. I attempted to post earlier today but it wouldn't let me.

Marion: It actually did hurt my feelings and it bothered me that I allowed him to hurt my feelings. I honestly decided at the moment of realization during the visit - that he was discounting me - that I would not go back to him.

Twink: Thank you and thank you for the hug !!!

Debbie: I think your idea is absolutely wonderful and in reality - I think I should do what you have said (if not for me, for his other patients who might leave feeling as I did). BUT - I am just completely spent - I have nothing to give anybody at this moment and I don't even have the will or desire to make the effort to address the issue with him. I am just done with him. I do hope that if this occurs with another of his patiets that it will be addressed but I am at the point I have to pick and choose my battles right now - and I MUST work so that is where my energy has to go. Thank you though.

Cherie: You are absolutely correct - he should have had my labs already - but I have found that doctors don't go back and look over these things so I hand carried them to bring to his attention. I think you may have hit it on the head - I had too many things to discuss and he was put off. I had 6 things on my list and I rarely go see him so we don't really have much if any relationship anyway. I like your idea of a summary before the visit but question as to whether he (or others) would read prior - they should.

Dejibo: Thank you for the hug - I like your attitude - I too am too old for bull crap but I don't seem to have things under control as you do. I need to work on being more assertive as you are !!! I didn't say anything but I tried to say it without saying a thing but just cutting him off as he did me - by just abrubtly stopping talking. Who knows if he got the idea or not though.

Kelly: THank you ! I so agree with all that you say and they do work for US. Your PCP sounds wonderful - my old one was fantastic - similar to yours but he retired. Sorry your Neuro is not so great and glad you spoke up to him. They don't seem to unerstand that we do know our own bodies and much better than they can.

Sally: I guess this kind of thing just happens, so I just need to buck up. I'm a little better today but still frustrated.