I specifically chose this doctor, as the only woman on the list of rheumatologists my PCP gave me, because I felt a woman would be more open to diagnosing what I sincerely believe to be Fibromyalgia. Because, after all kinds of testing, it isn't anything else.
I was kept waiting a very long time. Both in the waiting room and in the exam room. While I was kept waiting in the exam room, I could hear the doctor in a room nearby, on the phone.
When she finally did see me she was condescending and patronizing and seemed to feel I needed a lesson in positive thinking? Being that I had been feeling horrible for months, and had hoped that a rheumatologist would have an answer, her attitude was very upsetting.
I got a quick physical exam, a referral to a psychiatric neurologist, and an Rx for a 12-hour anti-inflammatory to lessen the constant body aches and pains I had been experiencing. She felt it was better for my body than taking OTC anti-inflamatories like Advil or Aleve.
The anti-inflammatory actually worked rather well. When I was running low, I called my PCP to see if she could prescribe. As she is completely "by the book" she would not. So I had to call Dr. Podre-Nobre's office--even though, effectively, I have no relationship with her, or further need to see her. That was this past Friday before noon. I was down to 2 pills and the weekend was coming. The doctor was not in the office and, apparently, not reachable. In spite of the many advances in modern communication technology. I was told, if I hadn't heard back by 2, I'd have to wait until Monday. It's now almost 3:30 on Monday and I haven't heard a word.
No worries. It's only pain. And it's only been three days. read more
