[TRESA]

Wow-I suspected things were heated up but this doc is backing himself into a corner.

State has been trying to get him to explain why he is sending me to neurologist at Univ Hosp so that they can approve my travel, lodging and meals for trip.

He refused to fill out the form. They called him twice. They asked the nurse today for just a verbal consent that he had scheduled me to go and see this new neurologist.

The nurse said she would call them back.

Office closed at noon and state called to say that without a verbal or written explanation their hands were tied and with it being Friday - there would be no way to get me to my docs on Tues morn now.

Suggested I call and reschedule doctor visit. New doctor's office said that if I tried to reschedule it would be a VERY long time before I would be able to get an appointment.

There are no buses to KC from where I live. I could bus to wichita and then take airplane to kc and then a taxi to doctors and return in like fashion - all at my own expense...like forget that concept.

So much for my attempting to be in control of my life!

I'm waiting for my case manager to call...maybe she'll drive me there...she'll have to...or find a way for me...

I'm worn out and depressed as I simply went to urologist as Primary Doctor requested. Now I'm caught up in the ego battle - being sabotaged - neuro can't afford to have me dx'd with MS as he will be very liable for damages to loss of bladder control due to MS which he arrogantly forced my primary internist to be fired and ordered specialist of MS to not proceed with further diagnosising me a year ago as HE had NOT been the one to send me to her!!

AAUUGH!!!

Why do I feel so scared?

[Erin524]

I'd be reporting that doctor to whatever place is responsible for licensing doctors.

Sounds like he's on an ego trip or something. Maybe he has a few psychological problems or something?

[Dejibo]

I agree. I would start rattling cages and wouldnt stop till the snake fell out of his tree.

[TRESA]

He needed to have bowed out gracefully - the other docs in town plus I have an SRS agency man who handles abuse cases - big wig - who may have been the one who came down on him.

My therapist referred to him as quite the bully(the doc) - which he is...his own venom is about to bite him.

I hate this kind of stress n tension.

All I know is that something very scary is going on and is very threatening to this doc and all I want to do is go see the new doctor-which is apparently becoming rather bleak at this moment.

[TRESA]

WOW State just called and said she would extend my lodging to include Sunday also if I could get someone to drive me to KC on Sunday. Which I can as it is not a work day for family or friends.

They never approve trans, lodging etc without a doctors confirmation first but we will get one, she said. A little torked off as she made it quite clear to the nurse that a simple verbal confirmation was all she needed but it HAD to be today.

So I asked her, "What if he wont give you anything?" - she seems to have been in contact with someone and said I had other doctors who would sign the form she needs.

I wonder what that is all about.

I'm shivering I'm so scared of this turmoil. I have a great team of folks fighting for me on my side of the fence - still makes me shrink with fear tho.

It must be my case manager - as the state lady asked if my son could drive me up on Sunday. How did she know I had a son here in town...LOL

Oh the wonders of it all....

[Lady]

Tresa,
All I can say is stop worrying. You have done all that you can in this matter. Let them battle it out. Just relax and let it all play out.

It is out of your hands anyway. Don't be scared or frightened. Someone is helping you with this, they must know plenty more about this situation than you realize.

Have faith it will all turn out as you want it to. I'm sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way. Don't let this stress you. It will be fine, you'll see.

[ginnie]

when doctors fail to communicate or let their egos in the way of patient health, it is time to find another. Your health and needs come first, if they can't do that move on and find another set of doctors. Ego should have no place in the medical field. I had two doctors who didn't communicate, I did move on and I am glad I did. ginnie

[Mariel]

That's a pitiful story. I believe it's happened to me, something similar, in the past. Come to think of it, ego-ridden doctor caused me a problem only a few years ago. But it's working out for you! Enjoy the trip if you can! Driving is safer and nicer these days than flying anyway.