There was a study called "When you dislike patients, pain is taken less seriously." This study examined the influence of patients' likability on pain estimations made by observers. If you're less likable, you're less likely to get the pain management care you need.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21943961
Emily B.
When Doc Dislikes Patient, Pain Taken Less Seriously
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helenlegs 11
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That's it then my doctor hates me. . . . and I always though my likeability factor was just about off the scale 
She definitely will not like me now anyway as I have put in an official complaint
I am honestly feeling a bit guilty about it but I have given her so many opportunities to just do her doctor job. I don't want her to like or love me. She can't seem to manage to do it however (the doctoring job not the loving).
It does tend to make life so difficult when they are not on side. I do hope that she likes the rest of her patients and that it's just me that is having this time with her. . . the whole of my village would be in a dreadful state. . .I must remember NOT to have an unusual problem in future . . . . and to smile more
Personality should NOT be any part in the diagnosis. A doctor who is helpful is worth their weight in gold. A doctor who is not helpful and/or actively unhelpful can add weightily to the diagnostic and treatment problem for the patient often compounding the problem to include worsening psychological features on top of all the rest. When did medicine stop being a science? Maybe my surgery will hold X factor style auditions soon!
Helen
She definitely will not like me now anyway as I have put in an official complaint
I am honestly feeling a bit guilty about it but I have given her so many opportunities to just do her doctor job. I don't want her to like or love me. She can't seem to manage to do it however (the doctoring job not the loving).It does tend to make life so difficult when they are not on side. I do hope that she likes the rest of her patients and that it's just me that is having this time with her. . . the whole of my village would be in a dreadful state. . .I must remember NOT to have an unusual problem in future . . . . and to smile more
Personality should NOT be any part in the diagnosis. A doctor who is helpful is worth their weight in gold. A doctor who is not helpful and/or actively unhelpful can add weightily to the diagnostic and treatment problem for the patient often compounding the problem to include worsening psychological features on top of all the rest. When did medicine stop being a science? Maybe my surgery will hold X factor style auditions soon!
Helen
Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
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Helen, You just made me laugh out loud. damn you are funny
PN after using pickaxe doing yardwork 6/11
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
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I like you, Helen.
Don
Don
Mild to moderate PN for 5 plus years, pain controlled by lyrica and opiates.
Nerve block (unguided) 9/10 Dr. Jerome Weiss - sciatica for 5 months but got numb in painful perineal/scrotal area - he diagnosed entrapment - but no more cortisone for me
Potter MRI 5/11 - rt STL entrapment of PN at Alcocks
Consult with Dr. Hibner Feb. 2012
Bilateral inguinal hernias diagnosed by dynamic ultrasound - surgery on 6/20/13
Feeling a little better, a few more months will tell
Nerve block (unguided) 9/10 Dr. Jerome Weiss - sciatica for 5 months but got numb in painful perineal/scrotal area - he diagnosed entrapment - but no more cortisone for me
Potter MRI 5/11 - rt STL entrapment of PN at Alcocks
Consult with Dr. Hibner Feb. 2012
Bilateral inguinal hernias diagnosed by dynamic ultrasound - surgery on 6/20/13
Feeling a little better, a few more months will tell
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helenlegs 11
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Awww thanks guys 
have been feeling a bit fed up with it all and you have just made it better!
thanks guys have been feeling a bit fed up with it all and you have just made it better!Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
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You have my vote, Helen. 
I can soooo relate to this article. In my job I see sick and injured patients all day long and the truth is, I have to keep reminding myself to give them the same quality of care even when they are annoying and I don't "like" them. It's not easy especially when they are smelly and unkempt. The moral of the story is to be a "likeable" patient and to take a shower!!!!! before you go to the doctor.
It also helps tremendously if you just stick to the facts and only give information that is relevant.
I can soooo relate to this article. In my job I see sick and injured patients all day long and the truth is, I have to keep reminding myself to give them the same quality of care even when they are annoying and I don't "like" them. It's not easy especially when they are smelly and unkempt. The moral of the story is to be a "likeable" patient and to take a shower!!!!! before you go to the doctor.
It also helps tremendously if you just stick to the facts and only give information that is relevant.
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.