how do I get a doctor to listen to me?

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06 Oct 2009, 11:46 am

a few years ago, I tried driving home the fact that my downstairs neighbor's stereo was way too loud. I jumped to stomp on the floor and landed on one foot. That hurt and it remained hurt for the remainder of that day. Eventually it got very painful as if my hip was dislocated or something. I had to go on several meds to feel better and eventually, believe it or not, Aleve to get rid of it entirely.

Anyway, since then, I've noticed some weakness in that leg and foot. For example, I can crack my toes on my left foot by pressing my right foot on the toes in a downward curled position. I can't do the same in the reciprocal direction.

I keep trying to explain it to doctors but they just shrug it off.



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15 Oct 2009, 6:35 pm

well at least you feel better. my shins feel like they'll never recover. i smashed them while being pranked. im not sure if i should see a docter because although i have a dent in them, i don't like to have 1thousand people worring about :? . i hope the nurses dont find out



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16 Oct 2009, 2:00 am

You could try a visit to an osteopath or a chiropractor or you could also try a series of Chinese or Indian (from India) series of massages.

But before, make sure the person you're going to see does know his/her job.

They can be pretty good to fix things.



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16 Oct 2009, 10:38 am

Well i guess it couldnt hurt to try.



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16 Oct 2009, 11:57 am

Are you kidding? Chinese massages can be very painful.
... But they do fix things!



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17 Oct 2009, 6:13 pm

better safe than sorry :roll: .