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What Happened:
Well the Neurontin is not helping and I have not heard back from the nurse with the results from the last visit on Feb. 28th. So I went to see him. His receptionist said that they are down a nurse and that she would be calling me with the results and making the call to set up the appointment with the nerve conduction specialist. Me: What??? She hasn't called yet? Are you serious? She was picking up the phone when I left your office last visit. You mean to tell me since then she hasn't had time to make one phone call? Her: Ma'am calm down please. There is only one of her. Me: There is only one of me. But you didn't mind charging me my copay regardless of whether I could pay it, you don't care that I came to you in pain and am still in pain possibly because she didn't do her job. No, I will not calm down.  (Within one hour she called me with my appt and blood results. Blood results showed nothing)Be Because the Neurontin was not helping much the doctor increased the dosage to 1500mg a day. This is a high dose but let's hope it works. I explained to McDummy that his care is ok but his staffs follow through is awful and make him look bad! He appeared to be upset.... whatever!

How I felt:
Mad as hell! I should not have to act out of character for you to do your job. However, I am hopeful that maybe with this new dosage I can get some relief!!!

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