My sensible brain is telling me one thing but my emotional brain is telling me another. I KNOW the answer just want to vent with people who who understand. (BTW, "gums" are changing as I write this.)
Yesterday was one of the worst days I have had since getting this horrid illness. If it were not for ALL the drugs in my system I probably would have killed myself by banging my head back against a hard object while in the throes of an attack. (Yes, I am quite the drama queen. Part of my other illness.)
I had "rumblings" in my gums most of the day, and the feeling that my gums were bigger than they should be was a constant. When I awoke yesterday it was only a few minutes before my first attack. When I decided to write this post I had not yet had those feelings. So here is what I was my emotions were thinking:
1) I have been miraculously cured
2)I don't have to take all of my meds anymore
3) Going to the Mayo Clinic nextt week will be a waste of time
4) I feel like an idiot, making a big deal out of nothing
My brain retorts:
1) There is no miraculous cure
2) My meds are finally starting to work
3)Not sure about the Mayo biz
4)It was a big deal at the time
So what is the scoop people? Have I been miraculously cured by the meds? The meds are just finally starting to do their jobs? The Mayo wil still be able to find the loop if it is present? The pain WAS real?
so happy to read you know better than to go "cold turkey" with your meds. That can lead to seizures and is not to be recommended. I think we have all doubted our diagnosis at some point. For me it has just been wishful thinking, it is the gift which keeps on giving! WE can have periods of time where our meds are effective or it goes into remission. I just enjoy them when they occur. I would still go see The Mayo, as you say there is no miraculous cure!
Your feelings are completely normal, but stay on the meds. And never stop the meds or adjust your dose without talking to your doctor first. And enjoy the pain free periods you get to the fullest!
I don't know what that test is, but to answer your question, yes, he can fire you as a patient. However there are certain rules that may vary by state, not sure. Basically he has to continue to treat you for 30 days, provide names of other doctors you can see, and provide you your medical records.
Don't let this get you down. If he fires you as a patient, he's probably not the best doctor for you anyway.
I went by his office to pick up some paper work and saw his nurse. She is WONDERFUL and also suffers from this horrid disease. I Gave her a BIG hug. She wanted to know ow much of the meds I was taking and to take my answers to the doctor. I begged her not to do so but she insisted. I kept asking if he would be upset I was there and she insisted he was not going to be mad, that he was a wonderful doctor, and he cares about his patients.