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I recently went to a doctor for a check up. NOthing major, just blood work, and the general things. When I received my statement from my insurance I almost fainted. I live in a very rural community and the amount of money this doctor charged seemed a little much. He charged my insurance 208.00. Is this normal these days or am I right in thinking this is a bit much? Also, he is not a MD he is a DO. Also, this is what he charges every time. Not just initial visit.

By: Debbie H

I have tried several doctor’s, and can’t seem to find anyone who gives a crap! I really need to find someone I can trust who acts like they care. I have tried referral’s from friends, etc., but can’t seem to find the right fit for my family. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

By: kihteacher

How would you talk to your family doctor about feeling as though you need some meedication to help you deal with feeling blue? Also having anxiety attacks?
I do not want him to think I am a druggie or crazy.

By: timidlady2003

I’m currently a young engineer, but I feel like I can use my talents to help people in a more social setting, and I took all the necessary pre-med classes in college. I think I’d be a good doctor, but I don’t want my job to consume my life. Are there any specialties out there that aren’t too stressful? Pay isn’t a factor to me.

By: Justin B

I live in a poor area where most people are uneducated, so doctors tend to not always take their patients very seriously. I think I was misdiagnosed by a previous doctor, and this diagnosis has meant that I have been rejected for health insurance two times. How can I tell this doctor that I think I have a different problem in a way that he will listen instead of dismiss? So that I don’t sound like a know-it-all or very stupid?
yeah, this IS a new doctor. My last doctor only cared about $$. I just don’t have a lot of money to go from dr to dr (thanks to her diagnosis, which COULD be right, but I wish she had been more thorough, and I fit more symptoms for something completely different and easier to treat) and want to do this right the first time.

By: mountain_laurel1183

i was diagnosed with whats called polysplenia (multiple spleens) but no doctors seem to know anything about it. i have not had much luck on the internet finding information on my condition or finding a doctor thats knows what is wrong with me. i also have highblood pressure at 26 yrs old, an i wonder if it’s related? can anyone help?

By: whozthatgrl2005

I was wondering what the salary for a Medical Doctor (of any kind) was in Spain.

By: vert787

I have an HMO and for some reason my doctor will not authorize to my insurance a prescription that I need. Is it the paperwork involved? Does it cost my doctor money to do this? Why son’t he do it?

And trust me, I’m switching primary care physicians.

By: ducknapper

I am a 23 year old female. I have begun to get hair is very strange places. I have a very light mustache, hairs sprouting on my chin, as well as hair starting to grow around my nipple area, all of this in the last 3 months. I really want to see a doctor for this, but what type of doctor do I see? The gyno?

By: Pillow Queen

I’ve had lower back pain (muscle) for about a month now. I’ve paid for 3 office visits in that amount of time and the only real relief I’ve gotten was from taking Tramadol. The doctor gave me a one-time prescription of that, but when I was finished said she’d like me to see another dr. So I did that and that dr. gave me some exercises to do and some samples of Skelaxin. I have to say that I didn’t notice the Skelaxin doing anything for my pain, but the exercises seemed to help a little and I began to think my back was just about back to normal. However, I went snowmobiling this last weekend and I think I must’ve pulled that muscle again, trying to get my snowmobile unstuck! I’ve missed some of work already this week because of the pain and discomfort, and CANNOT afford it, so I’d like to ask my dr. for another prescription of Tramadol — BUT I don’t want to sound like an addict or anything! How should I go about doing this? I don’t know how assertive I can/should be.

By: JL