Finding an MD

I just did a huge search for a new doctor. First, I asked around and got recommendations from friends and family. Then I requested referrals from one of the boards I read/post to about fibromyalgia (since I have that). Then, when I had a few doctors that looked like possibilities, I made appointments with them. The reason for the appt (since they usually ask when the appt is made) was to establish as a new patient. My health insurance doesn't pay for this type of appointment in general,but it was worth the $$ spent. One of the first appointments I went to (at what is supposed to be one of the very best places) went horribly. I love it when the docs say that I should use acetominophen (like Tylenol) for fibromyalgia pain. I may as well just eat M&M's. At least the M&M's taste good. Needless to say, I went on interviewing doctors. I finally found a doctor that I do like and works with me to try and ease most of my symptoms. But, getting an appointment isn't easy. They usually have to be made a month in advance. This is o.k. for routine care, but for acute illness, it just doesn't work. The one time I tried to get in, the nurse called me back to tell me that no appts were open. So, I kept looking and I found a Nurse Practicioner that is wonderful. I can usually get same-day appts.