Comments on: Fragmented Fridays

By: When did I become my Mom

When did I become my Mom — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:47:00 +0000

Good for you, and Good for Hubs!!

What is it about some doctors that make them ignore the patient as if we’re know-nothing kids? What’s up with that seriously?!

When I was pregnant with my first child I went to a female OBGYN because I thought a woman would relate to me better. She was abrupt but very knowledgable, and I was grateful for that because I had a pregnancy fraught with complications. I wasn’t always comfortable, but I “did as I was told”. At 8mths pregnant when it came down to her prescribing a drug for me and I asked about potential risks to the baby, and she said “How am I supposed to know” and walked out, well I knew it was time to bring in hubby. She treated her wealthier clients differently, and boy did she treat ME differently every time he was there. *smh*

By: Gibby

Gibby — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:57:00 +0000

Good for you for making a change. So sorry you are still going through this…I thought your eye was getting better!

By: Ascapecodturns

Ascapecodturns — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:28:00 +0000

I wish I lived closer> I would totally come with you and I would even take you out to lunch!

By: QandleQueen

QandleQueen — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:12:00 +0000

As I was reading your eye doctor issues I was going to insist that you find someone else. I know that comes off as easy advice, but we are creatures of habit and never changing our health professionals. Having your husband come with you is also a smart thing. I’m getting to the point that we should all have another person come to our appointments if just to have another set of ears to process doctor orders.

By: carol anne

carol anne — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:15:00 +0000

Sometimes I just don’t understand doctors. Many years ago now my allergies were very bad so I saw an allergy specialist. He prescribed allergy shots that my primary care doctor would administer every other week. Well ironically enough I was allergic to the allergy shots. I had an incident at work and called my primary care doc. He wouldn’t even let me in his office and yelled at me in the waiting room saying that there was no way the allergy shots caused me to faint. I went back to the allergist for help, which turned out to be even more counterproductive. He swore the primary doctor didn’t know how to give an allergy shot and so he administered that week’s shot. When my arm turned bright red and swelled up the nurse gave me pills to stop the allergic reaction. His solution? To tell the nurse to give me another shot in the other room because surely there was something wrong with my arm and not his remedy. *shakes head*

I walked out without the second shot and haven’t been back to either doctor since. Sometimes I think we’re all alive in spite of the medical profession.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:39:00 +0000

I’m glad you stood up to her. Doctors are just people. I’d like to see her try to blog!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:38:00 +0000

In reply to carol anne. Ugh! I'm so with you. Right now, I am so livid at my eye doctor I can hardly stand it. They might be doctors, but we are still the experts on how our own bodies are reacting.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:37:00 +0000

In reply to Rdoak03. Ugh! I am so frustrated. I just got back one of the tests that my eye doctor finally ordered and I did test positive for the gene that might make me more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis. Why didn't she test me for this stuff before I got pregnant? I told her I was planning on getting pregnant and I asked if I needed any tests. It is very difficult to treat conditions when you are pregnant and later if you want to breastfeed. Thanks for letting me vent.

By: Absence/Alternatives

Absence/Alternatives — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:45:00 +0000

(Confession time) I may seem like a badass here in the cyber space, in real life, I am a pushover. (Pathetic, isn’t it?) I am scared of speaking up to doctors. So this idea of bringing someone with me is absolutely brilliant! I’m so glad that you’re getting a specialist. Keeping my fingers crossed and sending positive thoughts your way. Keep us updated! (yes, i don’t mind reading about your medical woes. You’ve got talent in making the most mundane things sound engaging!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:40:00 +0000

You know what this post makes me think? If it were for my child, I’d insist on a specialist and wouldn’t leave the office till I had one. But, for me, I accept it.

I’m just like that. I identified with everything you wrote here today, with not questioning doctors.

By: dina@4lettrewords

dina@4lettrewords — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:04:00 +0000

I hate going to the doctor when I actually like him/her, so I can’t imagine. Sure hope the specialist can help. XO!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:33:00 +0000

In reply to pam. Thank you! I would really love to get some relief.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:37:00 +0000

I had when the doctors don’t listen. Many years ago I had a doctor, after being treated for a lung infection, who said your lungs sound great. I burst into tears saying” but I can’t breathe!” That night I had a nebulizer delivered to the house. I am glad you brought you husband with you. I have had to do this with my father who is 87, he never speaks up for himself. I am always telling him that this is your life and you need to speak up for yourself.

By: pam

pam — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:19:00 +0000

Yay for hubs! Mine would do the exact same thing. Praying a specialist will get it right.

By: Doreen McGettigan

Doreen McGettigan — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:05:00 +0000

Kudo’s to hubby! My husband goes to the VA hospital (he is a disabled vet) and I cannot even get started on the CRAP that goes on in that building. I will be doing a post…soon.
I am continuing to pray for you and your little one and I really hope the specialist will give your eye some relief.

By: Moderndomestication

Moderndomestication — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:21:00 +0000

sorry to hear about your eye. Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day. Come back I just did a make over! 🙂 I’m still here and following!

By: Tracie

Tracie — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:08:00 +0000

Everyone needs to have an advocate. When it is about you personally I think sometimes it is hard to focus the attention to oneself and also concentrate on what a doctor is saying. I question the doctors until I understand and they also do my homework online or with friends. I am lucky that the pediatrician routinely refers us.
You have to remember that your doctors appointment is all about you and 100% important to you. for the doctor, you are one of 100s adn they can never know all the facts about your case as well as you or your advoacate can.

By: Mama Zen

Mama Zen — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:49:00 +0000

Never, never, never see that eye doctor again!

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:19:00 +0000

In reply to Rdoak03. I am not seeing anyone for those things yet, but I will look into it. Thank you for the information.

By: Joanna Jenkins

Joanna Jenkins — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:43:00 +0000

High Five on getting the Specialist. I don’t know why some docs are such jerks but enough already. I hope the specialist has a fast and easy solution for a complete recovery. You deserve it! xo jj