Frustrated need to vent

Went to my rheumy today don't think he gets the whole fibro thing I told him i have been having alot of bad pain,spasms,foot craps,fog etc he tells me to walk more which i've explained to him before that i usually walk a mile plus a day when i can he tells me to walk more each day and to continue to take 10mg of flexiril at bed and in two months i will feel great I tell him  I have had a headache for three weeks and that nothing (advil,Tylenol,Aleive)

 helps at all he tells me never to take advil it causes rebound headaches take tylenol 2 every 6 hours I usually take 4 at a time 2 does nothing any more he told me NO than tells me to call my PC and have her address the headaches as I may Need a neuroligist,I reminded him that he just sent me to a neuroligist and he tells me that I should never go back to him (the neuroligist) because he doesn't think  he's the right dr. for me .

He than tells me he doesn't need to see me for 2 months  Just continue what i'm doing

I called My PC she tells me she will see me in 3 weeks at my scheduled appointment I also asked her if she would refer me to another rheumatoligist

and she said no that she didn't feel it is neccesary

My insurance won't pay for it unless she refers Don't know what to do now?

Thanks for letting me vent

if you are not satified with your doctor get a new one. Doctors need to listen to the patients. I go to mine in a few weeks. I tell him what  I need and he will give what I want. Never back down and do research.

g'morning Sharon!!

I hate it when I go to a doc. and they want to talk about everything but what I went to see them for.  If and when that happens that's the last time I'll ever go to that doc.

I'm very fortunate to have a great GP!!  I've been seeing him for about 3-4 years.  He knows me pretty well and believes in me.  We have a good doctor patient relationship and I think that's key to getting good care.. but it took me 2 other doctors before I found him.  I don't think that some doctors understand that THEY WORK FOR US... we're the ones paying them!!  If you're not happy with a doctor that you've seen move on.. get another one.. but be sure to check them out before you go.. make sure they believe in Fibro and if you have to ask the receptionist, go ahead and do so.  Sometimes I think these doctors don't know the referral doc's practices very well and that's a shame.  But they need to know that you weren't happy with the referral... after all its money out of your pocket not your doc's pocket (sometimes they get a referral fee).

I hope you can find a doctor that meets your needs (not their own needs).

Take care & gentle hugs!! 

This run around you are getting is ridiculous!! Call your regular doctor and tell him you need something for the headaches NOW and not in three weeks. See if that helps first. Then if it does, think about changing the rheumy again. If you want to change, tell the doctor your wishes on your next appointment and gently demand he refer you to another. Remember they work for you, not the other way around.

I am so angry after reading your post. I hate when doctors don't listen. Can you tell??
Good luck and let us know what happens.

Lindaloo

One thing to try, since over the counter meds aren't doing anything and your dr's have their head in the sand, I used to know a way around dr's that won't give referrals, but my mind is soup right now, although it's never a bad thing to look up your states medical board online many of them have a FAQ or a 1-800 # for questions. Now back to what I was saying about your headaches, try a little Vicks or something with menthol in it (even toothpaste) on your forehead, the menthol restricts the blood vessels reducing pain.
I hope it helps, get to feeling better and good luck on your dr.

PINK:

Just wanted to congratulate you on