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Thanks to all for your experiences concerning the test. I retired after 23 years in law enforcement. Never gave a thought about what could happen but the thought of needles in me is scary. Monday night I will post my experiences.

dont feel bad. i worked with a guy, worked in nypd then switched to fdny, first one through the door on both jobs etc. one day the med mobile came around, they went to take a vial of blood for medical testing, when he saw the needle he passed out.

The doctor didn't say much except after using the tuning fork test on my feet he said their is a problem. He wanted my blood to check for 1 particular protein but didn't say which 1 or why said nerve study was needed and left the room even after I asked why and what for

Doctors only hear about 25% of what patients tell them (usually because they're going through possibilities in their minds).

Patients only hear about 50% of what doctors tell them (usually because they're sick/upset/have no clue what the doctor's saying).

If we know that, then one way of looking at it is that if they're not listening, or we're not getting their attention, 75% of the burden is on us to be heard/paid attention to.

Doc

Sorry you didn't get answers from your doctor. That annoys me to no end. I have a kind of plan for those situations. Especially if it is a doctor that has not always "heard Me" I bring someone with me to all appointments. I ask right then and there for notes from the visit. I write down all questions. A doctor is suppose to answer your questions.(they are teachers about your health) I have grown bold, and sometimes a bit edgy if I don't get proper and complete answers. I refuse to do tests, unless I know what it is, and why I need it. No answer, no test, simple. Right now I have the best team hands down. It took 6 years to find those physicians that were going to really try and help me. The best part, is there there is communication between them, exchanging the notes etc. I wish every person on NT, finds that kind of help. I wish all the best for you Eagle. ginnie

Well I I only got shocked about 60 times and the needle about 15. The doctor only tested my right side. I told him the left was worse but he said he got what he needed. Results Dec. 12

Glad it is over for you. None of that is fun. Take a rest and have some good times over the holidays. ginnie

Well the test is over. Yep the shocks felt like a static electricity shock but 60 of them are a bit much. That was fun but the real fun started when he kept sticking me with that 6 inch needle felt like I was at a bullfight and I was the bull.

I can say it was real and it was fun but I won't say it was real fun.

Thanks again for all the input from so many great people