hey...yeahhh Jan...good luck on the insurance coverage..and glad you have a pcp that is listening..and helping....that is number 1..even if not seeing any other drs..yeahhhh

I too had a pcp...primary that I LOVED..she moved away..she delivered the last two girls...and truely understood how hard to see specialists and get no real good info....

now I have a new primary the other thought I would love...I do like her..but only have seen her once...she must have way too many patients for how many hours she works..not quite full time. So you call in and cant ever see her....and when I went to reschedule my annual...with her...it was in Sept. when rescheduling first time to see her was Januaury..wow..

so now I was just in to see the PA...who I like...and was asked if I want her for my annual so they can do it sooner..since been a long time...so I said sure....

only thing with her..she is trying to understand and figure me out some..but the minute she sees I have seen a certain neuro she must know..she says ok so it isnt neurological as you have seen dr so and so....

I told her all the side kick drs they have sent me to over years..keep saying it is neurological. She did agree that when and if ready fro Mayo..she will refer it....

glad you found someone who listens..and helps her mom is going thru something....I think ppl feel for you more when they know...hugsss,sarah

Yeah Jan!

As to her going out on maternity leave: could you get her to give you the referral to the new neuro? Then the insurance compnay might approve him/her in a few months/weeks. See the new neuro, then make appoitment to see your new wonderful PCP as soon as she gets back from maternity leave. I am assuming she will only be out of office for 2-3 months, but this is just a guess on my part.

Either way- glad you found someone, interested in you, listens to you and who connects with you. It makes all the differnce, especially when you do not have a 100% solid answer.

Wow Jan, you've made my day! That's excellent news, and your new doc is certainly a keeper.

So what if you have to wait a little while she takes some time off? Im sure the wait will be worth it knowing you've finally found someone who listens, and someone who treats like a proper human being, instead of a number and possibly even a $$$ sign.

I truly hope the person who stands in for her while she's on leave, is just as approachable as this lady appears to be. Best of luck to you.

I have one of those wonderful PCPs too, Jan. I dropped my Neuro and only see my PCP now. He actually called me at home, last month, to tell me my blood tests results and how proud he was at how well I am doing. He always gives me a hug too..

Lucky You, Jan.

hi jan,

there's always hope. never give up.
this change sounds like a Godsend.
your dr sounds great. i have a D.O. for a pcp and she's the same way with me.

imho i would take advantage of this. you just may find your answers.

YESS even though the new PCP is pregnant she got right on the referral as her office already called me. But the new neuro will not make an appt until he gets ALL the records and READS them BEFORE your appt. Thats how he sets up the length of your first appt..cool..eh?

She knows this neuro is thorough and doesnt give up easily. Her own mother is seeing him and has an unusual neuro history that no one knew how to treat.

He is one of 3 in the STATE who takes folks with Autonomic neuro problems.

I am debating as my insurance WILL pay but if he orders tests then I'll have a bigger deductible...$$1100 rather than $500 if in my network. I thought it may be worth it to get an appt..then wait till next year January to have the diagnositc tests done THEN decide what to do.

If its going to be just more meds.. then I dont want anyone as the PCP can RX what I need and will. Its getting an answer to my complicated history.