sympathetic ears

[toofreakedout]

i am so glad to have found someone with a sympathetic view point. I have been too freaked out to continue with my doctor after i was ambushed at my last physical. he dismissively asked if I was OK with the nurse staying in the room and when he saw the panicked look on my face he said insistently " well shes not here to watch!" so what is she there for?... for HIS comfort. i cant go back i cancelled my last appointment back in august and still haven't found it in myself to go back even to follow up on the high blood pressure or diabetes etc that i have tried to remain diligent to keep up with. It makes me physically ill to think of it and pretty sure I will have to change docs. problem is how do you find any that are better? this REALLY is a problem for me. and unfortunately im going to need to refil my medicines before long

[BUDGIEBURDEKIN]

Hi, the main thing is to relax because that’s is what is pushing you blood pressure up, sometimes drs do know what they are talking about, maybe they know more than in the past BUT now the younger drs are learning about new and old illnesses and that’s a bonus for us, high blood pressure goes hand in hand with diabetes. Have you been diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure? And you do need Drs because they just might get it right, maybe just give them a chance.

[toofreakedout]

I do appreciate the input man but for me it is not that easy. I do try to act like it doesn't bother me but the fact is it does it makes my skin crawl and i get sick to my stomach. just the doc doing what he has to do it horrible but to have to have others there as well is more than i can take. all my life it has been this way touch is a huge issue. i cant do massages don't do chiropractors because of all the touch and the states of undress. I don't go naked ever even at my house alone. I failed gym class all through jr high and most of high school because if you dressed for gym you had to shower... not happening. I am not that bad now though it is uncomfortable still, but getting undressed and just allowing the doctor to do his exam is as much as I can manage. the cheering section is not going to work for me.

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This issue could pose huge health problems for you in the future. Have you thought about seeking counselling?

[toofreakedout]

hey guys.

I just wanted to say that I don't mean to stress anyone or make things seem hopeless. there are plenty of times when I can see him and just talk about the diabetes or the blood pressure without much touch and all. when the circumstances require it I will go, this is how I have managed up till now. I just don't see allowing another physical that would require anyone else's presence. and if I can find a way I'm not really opposed to more therapy. for now that is not a real option.