"Yeah yeah....health again? But that's what's been dominating my life lately. There'll be a new subject next week, I promise!"

1. Do you pay much attention to your body? Honestly, I really didn't before my stroke. Do you know when you are doing too much of something, not getting enough of something, etc? Too much, not usually. Not enough? DEFINITELY! How do you know/not know? Usually with too much, like say, food, I never know. I LOVE to eat. Not enough, say sleep or rest, I drag about and have no energy, etc.


2. Have you ever had a health issue that you couldn't solve yourself (other than a sinus infection or something like that)? Yes, I fell, broke my neck and had a stroke. I've also broke my leg and had numerous sprangs, viruses and migraine headaches.If so, what steps did you take to resolve it? Did you resolve it? I was rushed to the emergency room for my breaks. My parents took me to the doc. for my sprangs. I also saw a neurologist for my headaches. Yes, I believe the doctors (did what they could).


3. Have you ever had to hop from doctor to doctor to doctor to get a diagnosis? No, I usually stick with a doctor. EXCEPT my previous GYN. I have cysts on my ovaries and my previous GYN never did ANYTHING to help with my symptoms. I have a girlfriend who went to the same doctor. She had a problem and he "couldn't be bothered" with her case. So, out the door I went. So did she for that matter! If so, how did you handle it? I simply canceled my next appointment, they didn't ask why. I asked my GP to refer me to another GYN and I set up an appointment and went. I am much happier now. What are your thoughts about having to hop from doctor to doctor to get a diagnosis? I used to think it was dangerous or even a little dangerous. Now, with my GYN experience, I understand better. If you are not receiving relief with one doctor, take your medical history and go somewhere else. Besides, my "doctors" treat their patients "just like numbers". If and when you find one who treats you like a "person", hang on to them!

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