Medical Detectives

When it comes to your health, it's only natural you want to believe doctors know best, but when you're not getting better and the diagnosis doesn't seem to match what you're feeling, you may be forced to become medical detectives. As Christine Devine reports it can be a matter of life or death.

More info:

To learn more about PANDAS, and "Saving Sammy," go to:

www.savingsammy.net

www.pandasfoundation.org

To reach Jennifer and for more info on Connective Tissue Disorders, send any correspondence to:

heidi.cuda@foxtv.com

To reach Dr. Edward Carden, go to:

www.discmdgroup.com or call 866.481.DISC (3472)

To learn more about Dr. Jerome Groopman's book, "How Doctors Think," and how best to avoid misdiagnosis, go to: www.jeromegroopman.com ... And here are some tips from his book:

• Be sure your doctor avoids snap judgments.
• When diagnosed, always ask if there's anything that doesn't fit or if it's possible you have more than one problem.
• Don't be afraid to demand more tests. When it comes to your health, it's not about the insurer's bottom line.