How can I get what I need from my doctor?

Be honest with whats going on. Your doctor can't give you want you need if they don't understand what's wrong with all the details.

I would never tell people to go against their doctor's opinion, but if you really want to be healthy and thriving, you have to be responsible for your own health. It's a bit hard to hear, but health is the sum total of what you eat, feel, think, and surround yourself with. But to be more practical, maybe appeal to his compassionate side by sincerely and straightforwardly telling him or her what you're going through? And do a little research to find a doctor whose personality and philosophy of treatment resonates with you?

when you see your Doctor, you should develop a good report with him or her. Before you go to the Dr.'s office you should make a list of all the questions that you have so you don't forget anything to ask. You may want to learn about the different medications too should you get into a conversation about problems that are more complicated. Dr's ask questions about when the symptoms started so you need to know that info. as well.Some dr's want to see you every month for example. If you don't think you need to see your Dr. that often be assertive and let them know that you want to see them every other month because it can be expensive for the visits.

By telling him or her what it is that I am experiencing so that he can provide me the help that I am needing.

Be prepared. Write down a list of questions to ask, and a list of what you want to get from your doctor's visit. Make this list a few days before the visit. Sleep over it, then review it: are your demands ecologically correct? Possible, feasible, and within the scope of the doctor's practice? Then go to the appointment with the list in your hands. If things don't go according to your plans either the doctor is not for you, hence change doctor; or your demands/expectations were not ecological; ask someone for help to give you a reality check.

That is a very good question and been asking myself the same thing for the last year. What I am doing is switching up my medical team and the company I am going to. Finding a team I can open up with and that I can trust and that they will all chat with each other.

Entering the doctor office with your questions prepared can help to get all your questions answered and not forget anything. If there is something you’re really worried about, asking for a second opinion is also helpful.

A 10 minute appointment can be difficult to express your feelings and to get what you want and need out of such a small appointment, you can always book in for a double appointment or can ask to be referred to a specialist

Sometimes you have to put on your brave pants and ask. Or suggest it and see what your doctor says and accept the answer if it's a no.

Have an open conversation with them! Let them know everything that is going on! They are the experts and can help point you in the right direction