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(Message started by: Patrick_A on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 2:10pm)

Title: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Patrick_A on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 2:10pm

I went to my Neuro today. Hes an old grouchy cantankerous man when ya 1st meet him, But he changes ur mind while ya talk to him. Anyways, This was my follow up meeting with him. We sat down and he asked me how i was feeling. I told him not too bad, except for the side effects of the Prednisone and Verapamil. I told him i havent had a CH above a Kip5 since last friday, and hadnt actually had any kind of headache since Monday!Ya know, He genuinely grinned and smiled. Like he got the utmost satisfaction from whipping this Bastard. He has probably told me 5 times in my 2 visits about how he has lost 5 patients in his 30 years of practicing due to Suicide. He also has told me at least twice that no matter what i need, "DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL" anytime of day or weekend.
I am going to tell you, I walked out of his office with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. I have never felt that kind of compassion from a Doctor before. He was still beaming as i was walking out his door! And i am feeling somewhat sentimental here.

My Neuro's name is Sam Zimmerman, and he practices in Greenville, S.C.

Patrick

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Big_Dan on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 2:51pm

.... glad you've found your Doc Patrick....

... there's nothing better than getting some hint of warmth from the Doc, especially when they never really know what you're really dealing with...

....Continued Luck Vibage...

-Big Dan

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by jonny on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 2:51pm

He sounds like a good dude, Bro.

Wish they were all like that!

Thanks for sharing.

..................................jonny

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by cathy on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 2:56pm

Patrick im genuinely over the moon that you have a compassionate doctor....way to go!!

Cathy

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by juvy on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 4:16pm

Patrick,

ah qhat was his name again and where is he practicing? ;)

I havn't spoken to my neuro in almost a year...the man is an idiot.

It's really good to hear that there are actually some Drs. out there that care about the patient and not the paycheck.

Cheers,
Juvy

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by OneEyeBlind on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 4:40pm

Thanks for sharing that. Glad you found a good doc. Compassion is one thing we can give away abundantly for free and feel like we are richer for it.

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by fubar on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 7:33pm

It really is cool to find a doc like that. Dr. Peters in Mt. View, Ca is like that. He seemed genuinely happy that he got mine under control.

-Shawn

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by 2late on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 7:40pm

glad to hear about yer neuro 'bro .........my doc also rocks!! i think we're in the minority though >:( ..........Jack

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Miss_Deleny on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 7:42pm

Its wonderful when you find a Doc that cares more about their patient than the almighty $$. I wish everyone here could find one like that!

~April~

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by UnsolvedEquation on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 7:49pm

It sure is nice to have a great doc. I'm glad you've found one too. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor myself. Even though my clusters have been really tough to control, my doctor is always there for me. I can call him anytime, night or day, and he will do anything it takes to bring me relief. DHE anytime. Morphine, Stadol or Demerol anytime. He has supplied me with Imitrex samples for years. He has literally given me thousands. Before I had insurance...he would not charge me a dime for his services. He's even admitted me a few times and not charged anything. There is no wait time for an appointment...ever. If I need to see him ... he see's me during his lunch break. What else could I ask for in a doctor ?!! ;D

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Miss_Deleny on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 7:53pm

The winning lottery numbers? ;D

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Peppermint on Aug 22^nd, 2003, 9:20pm

You are so fortunate Patrick - it can take forever to find a doc who will listen in the first place, hear what you are saying, much less have compassion. Yep, money is usually the thing.
Its the little things that mean a lot. Good for you!

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by zanychef on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 12:47am

lucky you patrick
mine has just refused to script me anymore imitrex coz of the cost >:( >:(
pfdan at you
ian

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by athos12 on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 2:13am

glad to hear it...

I met with a new one today... Looks promising

Title: shucks
Post by rumplestiltskin on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 9:14am

I thought this thread was gonna be about masturbation.

oh well
den

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by Patrick_A on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 11:48am

LMAO Den!!

Actually i could find a little joy in the "Dumpectomy" i am about to have. After 1 whole cooked cabbage and 28 Sennecot pills, Its about time to unload. LOL!

Title: Sucks
Post by Georgia on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 2:21pm

on 08/23/03 at 09:14:33, rumplestiltskin wrote:

I thought this thread was gonna be about masturbation.

What made you think that darlin? The "joy in SMALL things"?

Size matters,
Georgia

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by ksmiggy on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 7:00pm

nice to know there are some out there, gives those with true quacks some hope, good luck with him.

I too wondered what this was about, had to check mrs hadn't got to pc.

Patrick_a,
::) you got a bit of a fixation going on there? ::)

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by stevegeebe on Aug 23^rd, 2003, 7:10pm

Lucky You Patrick...You got you a Human Being.

Steve G

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by don on Aug 25^th, 2003, 11:56am

If I were you I'd buy him one of everything from the OUCH store! (hint hint)

Title: Re: Found some joy in such a small thing!
Post by kim on Aug 25^th, 2003, 12:08pm

Hey Patrick, makes such a difference those "small" things in life, I know. :)

While in the midst of an attack I frantically called a neuro in New York City. I got the message machine..........I began babbling incoherently, crying, at my wits end. He picked up the phone and told me to get to him as soon as I could. What? no appointment? No waiting? No SECRETARY tawkin to me like i'm a dimbulb, makin me wanna reach through the telly and STRANGLE her?

I've been seeing him ever since and that was about 8 years ago.*****

Took me over two decades to find a doc like that. They are out there, but sometimes we go through many frogs afore we hit the prince.

Continued success and well wishes*****Kim