Got turned away from Rhuematologist
Help! I need help finding a good rheumatologist who will not turn me away!
So end of May, my primary care provider sent over a referral to a rheumatologist in Boise, Idaho. I live in Twin Falls area and have been seeing a rheumatologist here in town. I am still having flare up type symptoms with fever, joint pain, stiffness and extreme fatigue. I feel like I almost can’t even describe how I’m feeling. Like it hurts to move. My doctor says that it’s fibromyalgia but I wanted a second opinion & I was dissatisfied with how little digging they did into my symptoms, hence the referral.
They just called me this morning and didn’t even leave a voicemail. I called them back all excited thinking they were going to put me on the schedule. The receptionist told me that they would not take me in because their office does not take patients who want a second opinion. What the actual hell?! Anyways I said what if I don’t want a second opinion and I just want to switch doctors? She said they still will not take me because I already have a rheumatologist. I guess I should just be satisfied with the unsatisfactory care I’m receiving?
This rheumatologist was recommended to me by a coworker/friend. She initially saw a doctor in Twin Falls and they took her in.
Anyways my point is… have you ever experienced this? Also I’m looking for a specialist in lupus/fibromyalgia in the Idaho/utah/Nevada ish area if you have any recommendations I would be so thankful!