Working On A Quirky Graph

I struggle, sometimes, about how to assert myself with people I’m supposed to respect. I’m specifically referring to my doctor today. I’ve always believed they should be given the benefit of the doubt because they went to school, took years of courses and therefore have more knowledge. Surely they understand my body, my ailments, simply because they should all have that at the top of their brain. The reality is that doctors are people. They wake up in the morning, probably do healthier things than I do, but still shower the same way, still brush their teeth and stub their toe and do all those same things we do. They are not infallible, they are not godlike and while they deserve the respect for following their dream, that doesn’t mean that I will follow their decisions blindly. I’m not going to question the science, but I will question decisions that make no sense.

Needless to say, I heard back from my doctors office. And, for the first time ever I pushed back. You may be able to tell that I heard back from my doctors office regarding the vials of blood they took to run. Turns out I do not have diabetes. I was shocked. So was the nurse giving me my results. I’m at the heaviest I’ve been in my life, but even my blood pressure isn’t the large concern it has been. I was given the standard exercise more, eat better which is excellent advice. Crazy difficult to follow when tacos exist, but good advice.

What I pushed back on was my thyroid. The doctor took the results at face value and indicated I wouldn’t need medication. The problem, tho, is that I’ve been on medication for years. My thyroid is calcified which is a pretty good indicator that it isn’t working properly. And I’m in no hurry to have it biopsied again. Once was more than enough. We will see how this goes. The nurse is rolling up my thoughts to my doctor, so we will see what she says in a few weeks when I go back. If she doesn’t agree, then I’m headed back to my specialist I guess. Or find one in the city.