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Well, this "new" one of mine isn't exactly a spring chicken either; she’s probably pushed 40 by now. Honestly, I’d be willing to trek all the way out to Dubrava if it meant I didn't have to lay eyes on her anymore.
So, I’m looking for a new primary care physician in the western part of Chicago.
Ever since my previous doctor—who, by the way, practically saved my life with her intuition—retired, I’ve been having a nightmare of a time with her replacement.
Ever since dealing with some health issues a few years back, my immune system hasn't been what it used to be; I catch everything that goes around and deal with various other nagging issues. To set the stage, I work an incredibly high-stress job, which doesn't exactly help the situation.
The new doctor is remarkably rude and dismissive. She’s completely self-centered; she won't even look you in the eye while you're speaking, acts like she knows everything, yet makes constant mistakes. For instance, I recently ended up in the ER because my blood pressure spiked. After waiting eight hours, they finally cleared me. When I showed up at her office the very next day, I encountered someone unlike any woman I've ever met. I offered a polite "good morning," and she snapped back, "I can't give you medical leave." Then she checked my blood pressure, and it was actually higher than it had been at the ER, so she just handed me some sublingual tablet. When I mentioned needing documentation for both the ER visit and today's appointment, she looked absolutely livid. It is impossible to establish any kind of rapport with her, yet I'm forced to see a GP from time to time.
If anyone knows a practitioner who actually understands people working high-pressure jobs alongside a history of health struggles, please let me know. My previous doctor was exactly that kind of person, so I managed to navigate everything fine, but under this new one, I haven't been able to get anything sorted for six months now. In a growing area like this, word travels fast—apparently, 200 people have jumped ship from her practice in just the last half year.
Either way, I’m really looking forward to it. I can already picture the vibe—curled up in a dark theater on some rainy evening, probably around 10 p.m., just soaking in the atmosphere.
It’s standard practice, really; most people undergo iodine therapy at a specialized clinic for about two or three years to minimize any chance of the tumor returning.
Technically, you’re just taking one or more pills, so it isn’t some invasive surgical procedure or anything, but it would be wise to take it easy and avoid strenuous activity for a while until your TSH levels stabilize somewhat.
As for me, I’m heading back in next year for my second round, even though my scans look perfectly clear and the doctors tell me everything is fine...