Deep breath... This is a long one. ((Ranting begins))
I'm so fed up with my PCP doctor. I'm trying to apply for disability due to the Crohn's, extreme fatigue (sleeping minimum of 10 hours a day plus frequent naps), depression and migraines. I go to him seeking a letter for my SSDI application, and he says that disability is only for people missing their arms and legs. He then proceeds to berate me for giving up. I'm not giving up! I'm trying to live with this body. So, he gives me Ritalin to help with the fatigue. Within a week I was almost passing out with low blood pressure/high pulse. I visit him again, and he tells me he doesn't have anymore options for me. When I ask about what I'm supposed to do about the problem (ie not being able to work enough to support myself), he tells me to find a new PCP.
Today I got my chart note from the last visit. He states that I am not interested in alternate treatments, am just looking for money, and that I said I am going to get a new PCP. WTF?!!!?!!!!! He twisted the whole visit to make me look bad. I'm so mad. I already have a complaint with my insurance company and will be calling them with this new info tomorrow.
I feel like the whole medical world is against me right now.
(End rant)
I'm so fed up with my PCP doctor. I'm trying to apply for disability due to the Crohn's, extreme fatigue (sleeping minimum of 10 hours a day plus frequent naps), depression and migraines. I go to him seeking a letter for my SSDI application, and he says that disability is only for people missing their arms and legs. He then proceeds to berate me for giving up. I'm not giving up! I'm trying to live with this body. So, he gives me Ritalin to help with the fatigue. Within a week I was almost passing out with low blood pressure/high pulse. I visit him again, and he tells me he doesn't have anymore options for me. When I ask about what I'm supposed to do about the problem (ie not being able to work enough to support myself), he tells me to find a new PCP.
Today I got my chart note from the last visit. He states that I am not interested in alternate treatments, am just looking for money, and that I said I am going to get a new PCP. WTF?!!!?!!!!! He twisted the whole visit to make me look bad. I'm so mad. I already have a complaint with my insurance company and will be calling them with this new info tomorrow.
I feel like the whole medical world is against me right now.
(End rant)