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Has Anybody Ever Had A New Primary Care Change Your Diagnosis?

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Pensacola, FL

I was diagnosed 31 years ago at 22. My son was diagnosed at 15. It has stayed in my file through another state and many doctors. She changed it to lumbar spondolysis and I've asked her to correct in my file. I'm not sure who changed it, but this is the furst time they've done an MRI. I'm guessing because they're seeing it at 52 that it's aged related DDD. I've explained to her I had the blood and diagnostics multiple times. They caught it at 22 at the hospital when I went in for some other work… read more

June 15
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Yes, it is possible for a new primary care physician to change your diagnosis. This can happen if the new doctor has a different perspective, more experience, or access to additional information or tests that were not previously considered. If you feel your diagnosis might be incorrect, it's important to discuss your Show Full Answer

Yes, it is possible for a new primary care physician to change your diagnosis. This can happen if the new doctor has a different perspective, more experience, or access to additional information or tests that were not previously considered. If you feel your diagnosis might be incorrect, it's important to discuss your concerns with your new doctor and provide them with a comprehensive medical history, including previous diagnoses, treatments, and family medical history.

June 15

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