Ask for a second opinion

You Can Say NO

Pain is most often a warning sign.  Naturally, there are times that we all ache or hurt, but these are limited.   If you have recurring or constant pain, then it is your body telling you something’s wrong.  Most of us hate seeing a doctor; we dread the exam, the tests, and mostly the unknown.  When a problem is at its early stage, whether the pathology is simple or complex, it is easier to treat, reverse, cure or eliminate.  Too many people suffer for months, even years out of fear of a costly and painful treatment.  I realize fear is a basic human emotion that most of us share when it comes to our health.  The thought of surgery, injections, and medications that have side effects, and treatments that can be painful and expensive, seems to paralyze so many of us that we convince ourselves that the problem will just go away with time.  You need to realize one very important fact.  If you don’t like what a doctor suggests, if you don’t want the surgery or injection, if the treatment that is offered is not what you want, just say NO. Getting second and sometimes third medical opinions is prudent. There are many doctors to choose from, always remember in a sense you are the client not just the patient, you need to be involved in your health care decisions.  Ask questions, weight the choices and make an educated decision when it comes to your health. 

 If you are hurting and would like to see a board certified Podiatrist with over 30 years of medical experience in Podiatry;Please call us. Dr. Braun is knowledgeable, experienced and will refer you to another doctor if she feels she can not successfully solve your foot ailments. Visit www.easternshorefootcenter.com or call 251-626-5065.