Ortho doc visit
Can I just start out by saying GRRRRRR!
I think that summarizes it the best. It was really hard to walk into the office after that visit because my face was so red from crying, I was so upset. This man is doing nothing for me. And he admitted it! He does revisions, and he said he can see no reason for a revision. Well, all right. But then he should find something to do for my pain. So after telling me the bone scan was normal, the joint is balanced, there are no spaces, etc., he says, "Well, you can go and live a normal life. Swim, bike."
Well, I said, "I can't live a normal life. I can't walk normally ... I limp; I can't walk up stairs without being in pain; I can't sleep without taking at least one vicodin and usually two, along with a neurontin; I can't sit at work without being in pain most of the night. Driving is painful ... try driving for four hours to Chicago; I'm in serious pain. Most of my day is painful. My life is not normal." He had no real response. I asked my questions; he answered politely; I cried a lot when he gave me no relief for my pain issues. He was sympathetic but said there was no reason for going back in there and doing a revision ... well, I understood that but I need some help here, please! I asked about soft tissue damage; he said that usually manifests itself in the first two years and clears up by now, so it's probably not that. I asked about an MRI ... he said it can't be done because of the metal in the implant.
So basically, it comes down to this ... there is no reason for my pain. It's all in my head. So why do I hurt? He can't come up with a response to that. Oh, and he didn't have a response to the bruising down the side of my leg, either, or the swelling.
The only idea he had was to refer me to yet another associate in his practice. I thought maybe this guy had some expertise in tendons or ligaments, because this seems to be my problem, so I looked him up: he specializes in knee and hip replacements. Minimally invasive ones. Oh great, another surgeon. Someone else that I can't see for another month. In the meantime, I get to suffer in pain.
I wish I had never had this surgery. This was the worst decision I have ever made. I have had nothing but problems. I was in less pain before the knee replacement. I couldn't do stairs any way but one at a time, but at least they didn't cause me as much pain. And I could sit at my desk at work without it feeling like someone was sticking a knife in my knee.
I think that summarizes it the best. It was really hard to walk into the office after that visit because my face was so red from crying, I was so upset. This man is doing nothing for me. And he admitted it! He does revisions, and he said he can see no reason for a revision. Well, all right. But then he should find something to do for my pain. So after telling me the bone scan was normal, the joint is balanced, there are no spaces, etc., he says, "Well, you can go and live a normal life. Swim, bike."
Well, I said, "I can't live a normal life. I can't walk normally ... I limp; I can't walk up stairs without being in pain; I can't sleep without taking at least one vicodin and usually two, along with a neurontin; I can't sit at work without being in pain most of the night. Driving is painful ... try driving for four hours to Chicago; I'm in serious pain. Most of my day is painful. My life is not normal." He had no real response. I asked my questions; he answered politely; I cried a lot when he gave me no relief for my pain issues. He was sympathetic but said there was no reason for going back in there and doing a revision ... well, I understood that but I need some help here, please! I asked about soft tissue damage; he said that usually manifests itself in the first two years and clears up by now, so it's probably not that. I asked about an MRI ... he said it can't be done because of the metal in the implant.
So basically, it comes down to this ... there is no reason for my pain. It's all in my head. So why do I hurt? He can't come up with a response to that. Oh, and he didn't have a response to the bruising down the side of my leg, either, or the swelling.
The only idea he had was to refer me to yet another associate in his practice. I thought maybe this guy had some expertise in tendons or ligaments, because this seems to be my problem, so I looked him up: he specializes in knee and hip replacements. Minimally invasive ones. Oh great, another surgeon. Someone else that I can't see for another month. In the meantime, I get to suffer in pain.
I wish I had never had this surgery. This was the worst decision I have ever made. I have had nothing but problems. I was in less pain before the knee replacement. I couldn't do stairs any way but one at a time, but at least they didn't cause me as much pain. And I could sit at my desk at work without it feeling like someone was sticking a knife in my knee.
Wow, does THIS ever sound familiar!
I went to a doctor about my knee pain... he said the same thing! He really make me feel like I was just trying to get out of work or get a workmans comp claim or something...
I went a couple of months more, all in pain, and went to another doctor and he x rayed and looked and said "Your knee is ruined... you need a complete knee replacement"
Uhh.... just a SLIGHTLY different diagnosis eh???
Find another doctor... some of them are just lazy and only take the cases THEY want... i.e. the easy good paying ones... You need to find a doctor who is actually willing to earn their fee....
I went to a doctor about my knee pain... he said the same thing! He really make me feel like I was just trying to get out of work or get a workmans comp claim or something...
I went a couple of months more, all in pain, and went to another doctor and he x rayed and looked and said "Your knee is ruined... you need a complete knee replacement"
Uhh.... just a SLIGHTLY different diagnosis eh???
Find another doctor... some of them are just lazy and only take the cases THEY want... i.e. the easy good paying ones... You need to find a doctor who is actually willing to earn their fee....
(((eileen))) i am so sorry this dr can't or should i say WON'T help you!!!!! find another dr and see what you get for an answer to your pain!!! maybe one that isn't with this dr's firm??? i would also say GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! maybe you should have kicked this dr in his knee and see how it felt being in such pain!!!
hugs
Eileen....hobble on over to a new clinic and get a new orthopedic doctor!!
They aren't going to help you...obviously...for whatever the reason.
Find a new doctor to help you then sue the pants off the a$$ that has caused you so much pain and suffering!! I am not one to sue anyone but I think you are justified in this one!!
Hugs....connie d
They aren't going to help you...obviously...for whatever the reason.
Find a new doctor to help you then sue the pants off the a$$ that has caused you so much pain and suffering!! I am not one to sue anyone but I think you are justified in this one!!
Hugs....connie d
I totally agree with what everyone else has said. Find another doc outside this one's group and get a second opinion. What have you got to lose except being in pain.
Cara
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on 9/2/08 10:11 am - Park Forest, IL
on 9/2/08 10:11 am - Park Forest, IL
Hi Eileen,
I am so sorry about your disappointing frustrating day with the Ortho. I know how much pain you are in. The others are all correct you need to find someone who will start from scratch, maybe a big city Orthopod. Hugs, Paulette
I am so sorry about your disappointing frustrating day with the Ortho. I know how much pain you are in. The others are all correct you need to find someone who will start from scratch, maybe a big city Orthopod. Hugs, Paulette
Eileen,
I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your knee. I agree with everyone about seeing a new doctor. Finding someone in Chicago is one way to go. I'd also suggest the sports medicine docs at either MSU or U of M. I think they might be a bit less costly, very skilled and easier to get in to see quickly.
I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your knee. I agree with everyone about seeing a new doctor. Finding someone in Chicago is one way to go. I'd also suggest the sports medicine docs at either MSU or U of M. I think they might be a bit less costly, very skilled and easier to get in to see quickly.
Julie
Eileen, I wish that I had read this before you went to work. Low and behold it is to late now.
There has to be another doctor out there that will listen to what you have to say and will be willing to do something about all of the pain and discomfort that you are feeling. I would shop around and maybe talk to a doctor on the phone and tell them what the other doctors have said and see if they are willing to look into it. Why make a appointment for nothing. If they are not willing to check into it farther it would be a waste of yours and their time. I know that doctors use to talk on the phone to prospective patients but I am not sure if they do it any more. It is worth a try anyway since the most that they can say is no they don't do it that way.
I will try really hard to call you tomorrow afternoon (early) and try to talk to you. After all you are my sister from another mother. haha Just try to stay postitive even though I know it is getting harder and harder. Remember we are here for you to do whatever we can. Even if it is just to listen to you. You can vent here any time that you want to we understand the frustration that you are feeling and have been feeling for a long time.
There has to be another doctor out there that will listen to what you have to say and will be willing to do something about all of the pain and discomfort that you are feeling. I would shop around and maybe talk to a doctor on the phone and tell them what the other doctors have said and see if they are willing to look into it. Why make a appointment for nothing. If they are not willing to check into it farther it would be a waste of yours and their time. I know that doctors use to talk on the phone to prospective patients but I am not sure if they do it any more. It is worth a try anyway since the most that they can say is no they don't do it that way.
I will try really hard to call you tomorrow afternoon (early) and try to talk to you. After all you are my sister from another mother. haha Just try to stay postitive even though I know it is getting harder and harder. Remember we are here for you to do whatever we can. Even if it is just to listen to you. You can vent here any time that you want to we understand the frustration that you are feeling and have been feeling for a long time.
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