Do you accept your physician's diagnosis about your illness?
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Usually I do, but if you have any doubts by all means go for a second opinion. I work for a doctor and we have seen patients that have actually gone for 3rd opinions because the first two didn't agree.
492901
If you can't see another doctor that will listen to you, just keep going back to the one who won't listen and be consistant. Keep telling the doc your symptoms and don't take no for an answer. You can also ask the doc for a referral to another doc for a second opinion. Good luck.
868594
listen to your doctor
296331
Well, assuming it is not a long term or terminal illness that you are already aware of, I would say it means it is time for you to go to a doctor and get checked out.
758537
you should consult with your doctor
1023369
yes\nyou need to immediately inform your doctor
217092
Go to another doctor and get a second opinion about the medication. The new doc might agree with you and presscibe a stronger medication.\n\nKeep in mind, your current doctor might not want to admit that his diagnosis is wrong. I mean, who likes to admit they're wrong. They're only human.
369805
symptoms are showing that you are a problem
761561
Yes, of course. Doctors aren't exempt from illness, and most have families that need insurance as well. They have to carry their own, from my experience, their employer (if they have one) doesn't offer it.
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What's right for others may not be right for you. Ask your doctor.
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Funny thing is, you might not be. \n\nI was labled as a hypochondriac by some doctors, friends and family and now I can say "raspberries to them" cause I really am sick.\n\nMy illness took 17 doctors and 12 years to figure out. As it turned out, I am the one who figured it out! I have a very long history of being ill. From small things like getting every cold that walks before me to major things like having my thyroid removed..twice! (It actually grew back two times, I am growing it again! Not that I want to..LOL)\n\nIf in fact you are not just "imagining" that you are sick, don't stop asking and learning.\n\nI have about 30+ years of self education in symptoms (I am 45) and I continue to learn every day so I can help my doctors figure out what is wrong cause dang it...there is A LOT wrong!\n\nIf you want to let me know what your symptoms are, I will offer my opinion on what type of doctor to go to or what tests to have run. I might be able to help.\n\nIf in fact you are a hypochondriac, then the simple answer is to follow the above info and find out that in fact..you are fine!
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Please consult your doctor in these matters.
870544
If you lie about your medical conditions, especially pre-existing the insurance could be null and void.  The insurance company could also request your medical records and your entire medical history could be open to them.  Just be honest, as your lying could come back to haunt you.
162310
You'll have to go see a doctor for a diagnosis.
686135
It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure.  Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms: if you treat yourself for the wrong illness or a specific symptom of a complex disease, you may delay legitimate treatment of a serious underlying problem.  In other words, the greatest danger in self-treatment may be self-diagnosis. If you do not know what you really have, you can not treat it!
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YOUR sickness has been reported.\n\nGET WELL SOON
515189
It would be unethical for a psychiatrist to not tell you your diagnosis. What meds are you on? Based on what you said, you may have schizophrenia or bipolar with psychotic features. It's rare to have both Bipolar and Schizophrenia, as many symptoms overlap. However, if many people are telling you this and you generally trust them, then they are probably correct. Maybe see another psychiatrist and psychologist for a second opinion. Those disorders are largely neurologically based, so take the meds!