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Originally Posted by billethkid
When at the podiatrist getting my nails cut I asked about the chronic slight swelling of my right ankle and toes. Without a question about the situation his immediate response was to follow up with my primary care doctor!
My reaction then and continues, maybe I have the wrong podiatrist.
I have not followed up with my primary.
Fortunately the swelling incidences are not significant (I don't think).
What is your experience with a similar situation?
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I don't have a similar experience, but I do have experiences where the doctor fails to adequately communicate their advice. Did you ask the podiatrist to explain WHY he wants you to see your PCP? If you're not comfortable with his communication with you, then yes, you should find a different doctor. But remember, communication goes both ways. I would have simply asked, "does it look like an infection? or more of a systemic or circulatory problem? what do you think, Doc?" If again the podiatrist tells you to ask those questions to your PCP, I'd do so, but also find a new podiatrist since he wasn't even willing to rule out a foot problem.