I saw my doctor last week to compare blood screenings from July, 2011 and December 2011. I wrote about it here, but I left feel less than thrilled with his opinions, comments and recommendation. My wife just had her blood screening and in some cases her numbers were better than mine. One number that stuck out was her level of Vitamin D, which was '15' compared to mine at '23'. While my doctor prescribed 50,000 IU a week (one pill a week) her "doctor" (Rn Ms Fnp) only told her to take 1000 IU a week.
I am beginning to think I am not in the "best hands" when it comes to my doctor, especially in light of recent events. My wife is concern and reminds me I am not a doctor and that he knows what's best for me, the Vitamin D issue is a hot one with me right now, since everything I have research says my level is "normal" and I should not be taking such a large dose. Unfortunately not being trained in all things medication and nutrition, the answers I get usually come as a result of something I read here or linked to on the Internet. Do I now gather up some support evidence as to WHY I shouldn't be taking this large of a dose of Vitamin D and go back and discuss it with my doctor? Deal with it for 3 months and see what my Vitamin D level does or stop it completely?
Anyone been in a similar situation?
Here is a "review" of my doctor and while I did not write it, it's exactly what I am currently experiencing." This could be a patterns of his....hmmm.
He seemed disappointed that I was healthy and that my cholesterol level had gone down. He got very argumentative about the risk of taking anti cholesterol drugs which I didn't need anyway. He was offended when I asked how well he knew another doctor he was recommending for a different procedure.
He set up a second unnecessary appointment at additional cost to both me and the insurance company. He prescribed expensive pills for my " vitamin D deficiency " when just some sunshine and over the counter pills did the trick as evidenced by my next exam a year later by another doctor.
Very unpleasant, hard to talk to, obnoxious. !!!