you would think I asked the dr. for drugs...
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Dr: What can we do for you:
Me: I've felt really tired and achy for about a week or longer and My lt ear hurts, and my neck hurts right her (she intervenes and says that's your lymph node), Then the last 3 days I have been coughing, congested, runny nose, sore throat; headache, miserable. I have thickening of my sinuses so I'm prone to infections.
Dr: You have a fever, so I believe you have an infection. You have a high heart rate almost tachycardic so I think you are dehydrated. I'm not going to give you an antibiotic because you havent had this for two weeks. Do you need something for the symptoms, I could give you a nasal spray o-0.
I understand not want to dispense antibiotics like candy, but she said I had an infection? I wasnt dehydrated by the way. I mowed and weeded the yard lastnight (I had to because of yard inspections) and afterwards I drank about three bottles of water, and I drank this morning.
I also asked what suggestions she had for my irritable bladder since my hysterectomy and she said I need to stretch it out and hold it longer, and then she said I need to go and not hold it because I would get a UTI. o-0
I'm so frustrated, I feel like crying. I hate dealing with them. I waited a week because I knew if I came in sooner than a week they wouldnt treat, but suddenly it's changed from 1 week to 2 weeks.
I wish. :-( I'm seen on base. I had a really awsome dr. but they eliminated her position! She worked like 70 hours a week and she really took care of us. Now I have a good dr also but I can never get into see him so they make me see a PA. I dont feel like they care at all. I'm so disgusted. It seems like I get a really good dr and then they leave, and I'm left with people who make me feel bad for being seen.
Quoting Heather_the_Mom:Can you see a different doctor? Sounds like you really need antibiotics and a new doc
If it's sinusitis, it's been proven antibiotics dont change that. Get the nose spray (steroid?) it helps. get mucinex and whatever she said to get. It works if thats what you have.
Some infections can't be helped by antibiotics. Doctors are trying to get away from over prescribing. Sorry you are so miserable. It really does stink to feel so bad.
Quoting Anonymous:
If you aren't comfortable with how they treat, you should switch offices. I hope you feel better soon!
I cant. I have to be seen on base, or I can switch plans I guess and pay out of pocket, but as a student I cant afford to right now ;-(
I had a sinus cold last wekk but had chest pain. They gave me prednisone and sent me on my way.
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