I am currently recovering from an ‘allergic’ reaction and all that entails… This reaction was the first really bad reaction I have had since 2003 – so it had been a while. It is also the first reaction where I’ve shared info with a larger group of friends due to the advent of Facebook. Being reflective on all of this, I’ve decided to write down my experiences in the hopes it might help others – this post focuses on the importance of doctor/patient relationship and what to take with you when seeing a doctor.
It is very important to know your doctors and for your doctors to know you! I have fought to try to keep consistency in my doctors which can be difficult in the military community. I have found success in actively working with my doctors. WRITE THINGS DOWN before going in. BE CONCISE. Understand that medicine is NOT an “exact science”. Doctors have to make educated guesses as to what is going on based on their education, what they have seen in the past, AND what they know of your past history.
