Medicare Unit Surgery

I must admit to being bemused by the 5 star reviews for this surgery and makes me consider whether the doctor had some prejudice towards me for some reason. Firstly, I must say the practice nurse is absolutely lovely, kind and considerate. I have also only got positive things to say about the receptionists. However, the doctor is a different story. Every time I have been to see them I feel they have been argumentative and made sweeping statements about my health conditions. Examples - Fibromyalgia doesn't cause joint pain - Fibromyalgia cant really be diagnosed (I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist) - Under active thyroid doesn't case weight gain - You don't have diabetes (I do) - That's a wrist splint not a thumb splint (I have been given it by NHS Occupational Health, it was a thumb splint) These are just a few examples of many. I actually think they don't believe in Fibromyalgia which is frustrating. I know these things look trivial in black and white but I absolutely dread having to go to see them. They ask questions in a manner which makes me feel as if I am complaining about nothing. They also make me feel as if I have to defend myself all the time. I damaged my toe in a fall 6 months ago and have waited 6 months to get them to check it (I still cant bend it) Not that they helped me - they only said it wasn't caused by diabetes!! ( The diabetic nurse advised me to show them. It was a complete waste of time) I shouldn't leave a doctors feeling like they haven't heard a word I said or like I have to defend my chronic illnesses and their symptoms. They regularly disagree with the NHS Guidelines and other NHS professionals. I am not a difficult or awkward person I would just liked to be listened to and not argued with. I have never had any of these issues with any other NHS professionals. I shall be changing practice asap.
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