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The vast majority of doctors, when presented with a patient asking such a thing, will do a 30 second "examination" (if you're lucky), then spout some platitudes

by p-e-w 3y ago

The vast majority of doctors, when presented with a patient asking such a thing, will do a 30 second "examination" (if you're lucky), then spout some platitudes about exercise being beneficial in moderation (which you could have gotten from a lifestyle magazine or a fortune cookie), then usher you out after 5 minutes so they can see the next patient waiting in line. Unless you know the doctor personally, or are rich enough to see high-class private practitioners who will actually pay attention to you because of your money and/or status, that would be a gargantuan waste of time. Needless to say, I too am speaking from personal experience.

zaptheimpaler 3y ago
This might be true if you just go ask a generic doctor with no training on the subject but someone trained in sports medicine or a physiotherapist can be very helpful.
- robertlagrant 3y ago
  > someone trained in sports medicine or a physiotherapist can be very helpful That would indeed come under people who aren't "The vast majority of doctors".
yojo 3y ago
I’ve found it helps to go to your doctor with a game plan. Research your issue, figure out what the desired course of diagnosis and/or treatment is, then ask for it at the doctor’s. They will usually just give you the referral you want. They may ask you to do some wrist exercises first, but if you are persistent, it will happen. Think of primary care as talking to first level support at the call center. If you already know your problem needs a specialist, lead the conversation in that direction.
dog321 3y ago
In the US at least the most helpful is to find an out of network doctor, pay them the $200 for 1hr detailed examination, where they don't offload you to an assistant after 10 min, and use that + the offered program as a guide book, and never book another session. Much better than doing 15 in-network therapy sessions for $15 each. (hand wavy on insurance costs but you get the gist)

by p-e-w 3y ago

zaptheimpaler 3y ago

This might be true if you just go ask a generic doctor with no training on the subject but someone trained in sports medicine or a physiotherapist can be very helpful.

robertlagrant 3y ago
> someone trained in sports medicine or a physiotherapist can be very helpful That would indeed come under people who aren't "The vast majority of doctors".

yojo 3y ago

I’ve found it helps to go to your doctor with a game plan. Research your issue, figure out what the desired course of diagnosis and/or treatment is, then ask for it at the doctor’s. They will usually just give you the referral you want. They may ask you to do some wrist exercises first, but if you are persistent, it will happen. Think of primary care as talking to first level support at the call center. If you already know your problem needs a specialist, lead the conversation in that direction.

dog321 3y ago

In the US at least the most helpful is to find an out of network doctor, pay them the $200 for 1hr detailed examination, where they don't offload you to an assistant after 10 min, and use that + the offered program as a guide book, and never book another session. Much better than doing 15 in-network therapy sessions for $15 each. (hand wavy on insurance costs but you get the gist)