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Originally Posted by Unsure81
Hi everyone.... I feel a bit cheeky posting this as you all are having your own struggles but this time tomorrow I will be travelling 90 miles to see a neuromuscular specislist after 9 years of basically being told there is nothing wrong with me..."
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Hello Unsure,
I'm staring at the "9 years..." This is truly beyond my ken. I get a sense from your posts that you are personable and intelligent. I don't know that you need any coaching, so I am just going to make some suggestions because we all have to remember, there are others watching and learning.
--Listen, and don't interrupt.
--Make eye contact, without staring
--Nod every once in a while to indicate that you are listening
--Keep your answers as brief as possible
--DO NOT exaggerate symptoms
--Tell the doctor that you believe h/she could be your last hope
--Have someone with you who will stay quiet, and help you to listen
--Thank the doctor for seeing you
--Never ever "bad-mouth" another doctor, to a doctor