Monday, December 17, 2007

Medical Maladies and Doctor Diatribes

















And that does piss me off!



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Lilly said...

It's awful when there's no communication. what's the deal? What's so hard about follow-up with the patient in a situation like this?

And I hate when it's either an emergency or absolutely nothing. I once went in thinking I had appendicitis (and didn't) and the difference between 'it's just indigestion' and 'it's a life-threatening emergency' seems pretty hard to distinguish sometimes.

I just got a link to a video called 'The Story of Stuff' that's pretty good and you might want to see. It's 20 minutes long but it's pretty good.

Becky said...

Well, I'll offer my dime-store doctor opinion. You HAVE had a sudden increase in physical activity (the swimming). Building new muscle tissue in your legs can cause some chronic pain (similar to a cramping sensation). Just keep up the regular exercise and the pain will resolve itself. I need to "feel the burn" myself one of these days soon.

swenglishexpat said...

You would have thought that a doctor would be a good communicator, wouldn't you? But on the other hand, you know you're OK and that's what matters. Swimming is a sure way of investing in your future health, enjoy!

jennifer said...

oh Carol... there is nothing so scary as facing all that on your own. Keep swimming. And writing, too.

Maria said...

Doctors are annoying! I am glad you are ok, and you get in there for that follow up, young lady! (That was said in my sternest Mother voice, btw!) :)

Greg said...

Glad you're okay. The anguish doctor's put us through sometimes is uncalled for.

anno said...

Encounters with the medical establishment are too often frustrating. Sometimes I think dr's are under such pressure to treat so many (too many) patients that follow-up communication -- especially if they think the patient is ok -- often dropped. You are wise to be persistent. Keep swimming, too!

Juanita said...

I can tell you first hand just how a ball gets dropped if you don't persist. My mother, who had colon cancer and a colostomy, went back for her one-year check after her operation. We didn't hear anything from the doctor's office and assumed everything was OK. A year later, at her second year check-up, we were told that they "forgot" to call us the previous year and tell us her cancer had returned. By that time, it was too late and she was dead a week later.

Goofball said...

oh my gosh, I'd never suspect that pain in my leg could possibly be anything serious. How tough that they first get you worried and wound up because you realise it can be serious and that afterwards you have to chase them to get some info!

And Juanita's story breaks my heart. That is so unbelievable....

Carol said...

It breaks my heart too, Goofball! HUGE, HUGE hugs to Juanita. I can't even imagine... One week... (Head shaking.)


Jen of A2eatwrite said...
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Jen of A2eatwrite said...

Carol, what craziness... I'm so sorry you went through all that!

And Juanita, my heart goes out to you.

And Carol, I hope Kristin is hanging in there with her marvelous spirit!

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