Doctors

Andi66

Having copd, through work. I am unable to work since 23, with hypermobility syndrome disorder etc. I had to go back to the doctors to have a 2nd lot of stronger antibiotics, due to a chest infection which those with lung problems get. The doctor asked if I work. When I said no. The look of distain on her face. I explained I also have this hypermobility syndrome disorder and in pain. I once had to phone up for a fit note over a year ago. Spoke to the same doctor, she said oh people with copd do work.

I felt terrible, after coming out of the surgery. Ashamed in case of thinking I was a scrounger. Its not fun being like this. Considering I got copd through cleaning.

Bluebell21

Hi @Andi66 this doctor has no right to make you feel ashamed, they are not there to judge you.

When you go to the doctors you go for their help to make you feel better not to come out feeling worse.

Are there a few doctors at your surgery, perhaps you could ask for a different one next time.

Never feel ashamed only you know how your condition affects your life.

Please take care of yourself.

Santosha12

@Andi66 her look of disdain says so much more about her, than you.

I have COPD. Maybe, some people with COPD do work. So....what?? Maybe it depends rather on what else they've got wrong and, importantly, how it affects YOUR daily life. Please, DO look after yourself. If you've got it through a job, you might want to consider whether you can claim through the Industrial Injuries Benefits Board. I won't, myself, bother personally (think the amount is deleted from UC so I've no intention of wasting my valuable energy and time). I may decide to, as I get nearer to retirement . But, I won't, in the meantime l. I count myself as absolutely coming first, I hope you find a way to do that too. Take good care of yourself and please put yourself first.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/144753/doctors

Yes i understand that when i go to cmht they alwaya ask do you want to work because i look clean tidy i try to explain i get gaslighted its horrible i do understand i used to lie to taxi drivers if they asked if i was working and funny enougj spoke to psychtrist about what society expects sorry you experienced this we are far from scroungers who would want this life i said to one friend i despratly miss fifi she said you will do sitting around all day oh ok yh thanks no im hiding in mortal fear of life eveyday some people can ruin your day make nice cup of tea and try and have a peaceful day

Andi66

Thank you for your replies . Yes unless people living with these conditions they have no ideal what it's like to live with. You don't get better with both of these. Just have to manage with it. One of my sister died from copd a few years ago so that's on my mind . The doctor don't know you and just scroll through your notes. With getting the other benefit .it will be a hassle and you have a medical and knowing the dwp would not make it easy. Even though I have been diagnosed by the copd nurse

Rachel_Scope

I'm so sorry the Dr treated you like this @Andi66, it's not right at all. Try not to let it get to you, as you've said, she doesn't know how your condition affects you each day. It's already been suggested, but I think it could be good to see a different Dr next time if you can.

SheffieldMan1976

I would've reported the Doctor, he/she/it is clearly a Quack (bad Doctor) IMO.