See Your Doctor - HaHa

Restless1 · Post by **Restless1** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:22 pm

Hi,

I am posting a new thread because you probably wouldn't look at the one I posted earlier under Interpreting Encore Pro data.

From your postings, you talked me into calling "my" doctor. I called the doctor whose name was on my sleep test report and from whom I received a letter saying they would call me for an appointment. I was told he has no openings. I asked about September or October, and she said no.

I called my pulmonologist who I had seen for sarcoidosis, but I hadn't seen him since 2002 so they considered me a new patient and I would have to have a referral from my primary care doctor (PCP). If my PCP called him, I would not be able to see him until September.

There is another pulmonologist in his office who has been there 2 years and reads sleep tests, and I could get in August 24 depending on whether my PCP called them before someone else called. My PCP happens to be in another town today so I won't hear from him until tomorrow.

So much for doctors, and I work for some doctors (Ob/Gyn) at a medical college. Bah Humbug!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:29 pm

Truthfully, I find that if you call every morning for an appt. You will get one before the end of the week. I know, it sounds insane, but they do get cancellations, and if the nurses see that you are persistent, you get bumped to the top of the list. It works for me.

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:56 pm

Well......."in theory" it would be a good idea. (especially with your "numbers" looking like that)

Reality? Like Snoredog and I mentioned.....a setting of 9 cm. looks the best right now.
I'd suggest setting it in CPAP mode at a pressure of 9.....a minimum Ramp time for about as long as it takes you to get to sleep (or even disregard the Ramp time if you don't need it).....a C-Flex setting of whatever is comfortable (I like 2)......and then see what your numbers look like.

Den

Restless1 · Post by **Restless1** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:36 pm

Thank you Wulfman. I'll give that a try.

It might work out for the best that I can't see the doctor who wrote the report. The doctor I'm trying to see on August 24 has his own sleep lab in a neighboring town and deals with Sarcoidosis, which is what I had before. Also, I saw his name in an article about emphysema, which my husband had.

They say things work out for the best. Thanks for encouraging me to see a doctor, and I will try the 9 as you suggested.

I'm sorry I'm slow in responding. I am a secretary/administrative assistant, and when my boss wants something I have to do it immediately.

I really appreciate your support.

Irene

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:38 pm

I got in to see my doctor in two days after I accidentally found her private email addy on the web and emailed her.

She right quick ran out and told the gal to schedule me before I stalked her any further... In fact, I've had NO PROBLEMS with her ever since...

Never hurts to try Google...
B.

drummergirl410 · Post by **drummergirl410** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:10 pm

Good plan!

I know from experience how hard it can be to manage doctors. Right now, I am supporting a PCP and four specialists! (Opthomologist, Endocronologist, Immunologist, Pulmonologist) and have seen a cardiologist, a ENT specialst and a podiatrist! I think I spend a good portion of every summer and Christmas break going to and from dr. appointments to keep the amount of work time I miss to a minima. This summer I had the whole SA thing, plus two different sets of labs for endocrine related functions! I need to see the immunologist esp. since the new SA diagnosis but she has switched affiliation and I haven't gotten it scheduled. Looks like I'll get to miss some school time for this one . Thankfully, I have plenty of sick and annual days built up... a rare perk of working for the state of South Carolina!

amandalee · Post by **amandalee** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:32 pm

During my first visit to the sleep lab when I met my doctor, he made sure to give me a card that had his email address on it.
Obviously, I've made very good use of it.
The last time I was at the sleep lab, I noticed the little card holder thing by the receptionist window was empty.
Hmm. I wonder if I had something to do with that?

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