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[pennyJo1960]

Morning Old folks Had to go to town with Son went did came home allot to do so early little more with it now but only got one cup of coffee should be crime

 

[Hayden Goseek]

I am SO sorry. Life is too short to suffer STOOPID Drs or nurses. I didn't think the new interns were arriving until tomorrow.

edit; Could this have been her last day? Was she a resident? She really needs to be reported. My DW, also a RN went through something similar with 2 urologist.

I had a resident look at a spot on my back that was suspicious and itching like crazy.
She did a biopsy and I didn't hear back for months. I was working in another clinic in the building and was able was able to sneak a peak at my chart. I HAD CANCER! Had to have it cut out, (At another hospital, Thank You.) It scares me to think of what happens to people without a medical background.
ps; Today is the day teaching hospitals get their interns right out of Med School.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

I had a resident look at a spot on my back that was suspicious and itching like crazy.
She did a biopsy and I didn't hear back for months. I was working in another clinic in the building and was able was able to sneak a peak at my chart. I HAD CANCER! Had to have it cut out, (At another hospital, Thank You.) It scares me to think of what happens to people without a medical background.
ps; Today is the day teaching hospitals get their interns right out of Med School.

Look. Don't let me talk anyone out of getting help. Just keep your eyes open and if something doesn't seem right, don't be afraid to get clarification. You have jargon you use in your field and so do medical people. DW would tell patients; "Tell that doctor, Let's pretend I didn't go to medical school and explain it to me again."

 

[pennyJo1960]

Think maybe a nap is called for this morning

 

[lovesfarms]

@Peep_Show, I am so sorry about your friend and the challenges that got tossed your way. I'm only 67 for a few more weeks I've been seeing obituaries for High School friends lately. It's a bit disheartening to say the least. Mortality is something we don't think about when we are young and try not to think about or think about all the time when we are older.

Greyhounds are marvelous dogs. I sure hope that you get to foster one.

@Sally PB Congratulations on the rat mass murder! Ahhh yes, that unmistakable aroma of underground rot. Been there smelled that. But look at the bright side, the rats are gone, at least for the time being.

Well I had a totally miserable day. Today was the day I saw the new rheumatologist. Turned out to be a real piece of work. DH was with me. She strolled into the room, walked right past my husband who had his hand out, past me, never introduced herself, never met eye contact, set down and then the fun began. She was rude, curt, insulting, condescending. Wouldn't talk to me about my history with joint pain, wouldn't look at my feet which is why I was there. Kept saying to me 'you have osteo, it doesn't matter'. I finally stripped off my shoes and socks. She still didn't check my feet. Did range of motion on my wrists, elbows shoulders hips and knees then announced that people with osteo were always coming to her for narcotics. I erupted at that point and said I did not want narcotics from her, I was there about my foot pain and my DO managed my pain needs. She then rambled on about a pain specialist which I told her I had already seen. Once again, it doesn't matter, you have osteo. Wanted to know if my previous rheumy had ordered hand or foot MRI's or xrays. I told her no. Well she was going to order them see you back in 4-6 weeks.

I refused to re-appoint told them if they wanted to order anything order it at my local hospital because I was going home and left. Spent most of the hour + ride home staring out the window. Broke into tears when I got home. Even my Doctor husband said he had never seen such bad behavior or lack of compassion in a doctor before. Neither have I.

So I have on one hand a rheumy I like and staff I can't stand and on the other staff that I like and a rheumy I absolutely hate.

Some days you get the bear some day the bear gets you.

Came home, called my podiatrist and made an appointment with her. Can't get me in till the first of August but they put me on a call list in case of a cancellation. Plus I have an appointment with my DO next week. Poor guy better duck when he comes into the room.

I've been waiting almost three months now. Whats another month anyway?

Frustrations from chronic illnesses are bad enough without having incompetent Drs. How well I understand what you are feeling right now and it seems if it goes on long enough, We start feeling as of it's some how our fault, maybe we complain too much or maybe we are concentrating too much on the problem and then the tears come...If it weren't for our friends and family's encouragement we would give up in utter despair. But because of their encouragement, we can focus again and realize this problem is REAL, no one can minimize that and our fight comes back. And some day, when we find the right Dr, or get the right help, we look back and are forever thankful we didn't give up..... And forever thankful for the family and friends that believed in us, persevered with us, and remained at our side.

 

[sourland]

"Tell that doctor, Let's pretend I didn't go to medical school and explain it to me again."

"There's more than one way to skin a cat."

My father and uncle both died of major heart attacks in their mid 60's. I mentioned this to my GP, and his response was, "You've already outlived both of them." Physical completed, I turned to him and said, "Son, you know our family history. What do you think I should do." He sent me to a cardiologist, and yes, I do have heart issues - nothing serious, but something to keep an eye on. We have to advocate for ourselves - medicine is not an exact science, and doctors are only human.

 

[Sally PB]

Think maybe a nap is called for this morning

Yup! Took mine in the early afternoon. It was wonderful. Then my body said, I just got up! Time for coffee!

 

[getaclue]

We're having Chinese food for supper tonight. I mentioned Chicken Chow Mein, and Dd #1 said that sounded really good to her too. The kids will eat Sweet N Sour Chicken. Pork fried rice, and sauteed vegetables complete the menu. Ice Cream for dessert.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I made a raspberry pie for desert whipped cream or ice cream

 

[Sally PB]

I get my annual boobie squishing tomorrow morning. There was breast cancer on both sides of my family, so I am pretty good about getting these.