Best lesson I ever learned was that the doctor works for me.

The first time I ever had a doctor "dismis" me I felt rejected and humiliated. He literally had his nurse call me and suggest I find a doctor more suited to my "self diagnosis needs". I was naieve then. I was humiliated and thought what had I done? All because I was questioning a new blood pressure drug he prescribed and had researched it and did not want to take it.

Today? I fire any dr that has a "god complex" and is too intimidated by an informed patient that asks questions and makes informed decisions for myself regarding treatment plans and medication.

My thyroid dr refused to prescribe me natural desicated thyroid medication. So I fired her. I researched local doctors and found one that does prescribe it. Best decision I ever did. Knowledge is power.

If your doctor is upset when you question him, it may be time to find a new doctor. Become empowered. You care about you more than any doctor. There ARE doctors out there who will work with patients like me. You have to find them.

For me, that involved much prayer and patience.