Frustration with Dr's

I am so frustrated with the whole medical process we have in the US . I am on disability with the state and I get long term insurance also from a company. The long term is evaluating what is disability. I am having to go see my DR's to fill out all there paper work to prove that I can't work. You would think if I am disabled with the state, then I should't have to prove myself again. I have no insurance, until Medicare kicks in. Went to neuro DR. Today and he had attempted to fill out paperwork without me. I seen so many mistakes because he didn't know me very much. I did let him know, but it made me MADD that he would of sent that off if I hand't checked on it. He seem like he was wanting others Dr's to comment on things that he ordered. I paid him 215.00 today and all I got was frustrations. I don't have to see him anymore. Yes. I found out that he didn't believe that cognitive thinking problems can come from FM. Now I have 2 other DR's appointments left to complete paper work for this crazy long term insurance. I know why it's important to be there while they fill out this paperwork. I feel like a lot of them don't care or think that this is my food money. Thanks for letting me vevt or If others have any ideas working with long term insurance.

I know exactly how you feel.  I have had the same trouble.  The lawyer can help you get the disability initially, but then it comes up for review every few years.  That's when you need the doctor to fill out the forms again.

The doctors seem to have their own agenda and hardly take time to listen.  Someone told me once to always wear black to doctor appointments.  If you wear black - I guess they have a harder time reading you and have to listen.  I have tried it.  It seems like it helps, but who knows. 

I don't know why they're doing it, but in any event, they are, you know? Doesn't matter so much "why?" but that you protect yourself and don't take it lightly. Don't make it easy for them to take it! It's a shame you have to go through the hassle of hiring an attorney for this, but I was thinking about you while driving today and I thought of the analogy of getting your hair cut, or your teeth cleaned - you wouldn't try to do those things yourself, right? You'd hire "experts" and professionals who do it everyday. Well, same thing goes with this review process the long term disability insurer is putting you through - why would you try to handle it yourself when you're not an expert at this (especially if you're dealing with some cognitive issues)? You know what I mean? If nothing else, maybe you could just get someone to give you a free consultation so you have a better idea of what this process is all about. Good luck! :)