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Poohbah
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Nov 21, 2007 at 06:15 AM
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not that it matters really....but i know i keep talking about it lately so i feel i should at least update you guys ...well i went to the doctors to get a referral since the doctor (which was about two months ago) said he didnt know what it was and sent me on my way....well after i realized the lumps grew larger and changed i wanted to ask for a referral to a specialist....i got there and the receptionist said to take this lady's business card and she handles the referrals...i figured..ok well she will probably set up a follow up appointment so the doctor can at least remember who is talking about and figure the best plan of action..nope...i called the lady and i got a "Well i will call the doctor to see if he feels you need a referral or not."
huh? If he feels like it? What am I? A hobby? A change of weather? He hasnt seen me in two months....how can he possibly remember me....he is good but not that good....and even if he did remember me...all i told that lady was i had a change of condition....that could mean anything...he is going to base my future health off of one meeting and some ladies word after talking to me for 5 seconds...of course after having me on hold for about 20 min. .................sigh............some people can have a minor cold and get the best possible treatment with a follow up session and all....i get four growing lumps on my chest....an, " I dont know" from the doctor and a "maybe" (depending on the doctors mood) for a referral.... if this is freaking karma...im going back in time to my last life and kicking my past lifes butt ......this is ridiculous. __________________ "You look at me, and you dont like what you see. But this is the price of living with you, Mother. " - White Oleander |
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Nov 21, 2007 at 07:06 AM
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I sure hope that you get a doctor that will look into that InA. Thanks for the update. Hope you feel well soon.
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Wise Elder
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Nov 21, 2007 at 11:06 AM
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This is totally ridiculous. Have you ever seen that show on Discovery Health called Mistery Diagnosis? Its about people who start havig very strange symptoms and they go through a slew of doctors before one of them takes it seriously. All these patients end up having to put their foot down and demand care. Is there anyway you can find another doctor? If this one refuses to do a referral isn't there another option? Can you call your health department? Wow. Doctors are just so arrogant........
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Poohbah
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Nov 21, 2007 at 03:25 PM
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((((AAAA)))) thanks...lol i wont let anyone go near the phone im hoping i will get the phone call today...but i never recieved notice of how long i am too wait....
((((Ray))) thank you...lol well maybe im a candidate...four growing lumps ....perfectly fine blood work and xrays that look just fine too...and yet...these lumps are growing and changing within two months...isnt that kinda fast???I am going to find another doctor if he doesnt give me a referral...there should be another option....i might have to wait until i go back home to Pennsylvannia to go see a doctor.....i know that they wont do what the Cali doctors have done so far...or at least some PA doctors but that wont be until Spring of 2008 __________________ "You look at me, and you dont like what you see. But this is the price of living with you, Mother. " - White Oleander |
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Grand Magnate
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Nov 21, 2007 at 03:45 PM
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Wow, this sounds very scary. I am sorry you are going through this. I don't really have any advice...but, please know I am thinking of you and I too would be very upset and frustrated with the doctor.
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Poohbah
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Nov 21, 2007 at 03:51 PM
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(((Depressme))))
my grandma is furious ...if the doctors have anyone to fear its her....that woman loves me with a passion (lol this is the same grandma im getting a tattoo for ) according to her she going to run over their office with her RV....she is the only one im close to but she loves me enough so everyone doesnt have too.....she said she is having dejavu ..because my aunt went through the same thing...the doctors kept putting her off...so my grandma is kinda scared too.... __________________ "You look at me, and you dont like what you see. But this is the price of living with you, Mother. " - White Oleander |
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Grand Magnate
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Nov 21, 2007 at 03:57 PM
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Your grandmother sounds like a very special woman. I am glad you have her in your life. Don't forget to lean on her when you need to...my thoughts are with you.
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Poohbah
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Nov 21, 2007 at 04:00 PM
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thanks Depressme ill never forget....and i know i have my friends on here i can lean on when my mimi forgets to turn her phone on roflmao
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Poohbah
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Nov 22, 2007 at 03:18 AM
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still no word from the doctor.... or the lady......and since tommrow is Thanksgiving...that is a definitly going to mean no word....and obiviously i wont hear a word on Friday since its the day after Thanksgiving...and its friday....and then i have the weekend......which means another two more days of silence ....so no word i guess for four more days....meh
            
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Nov 22, 2007 at 05:45 PM
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stupid doctors
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Grand Magnate
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Nov 22, 2007 at 07:54 PM
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FRUSTRATING! Very frustrating...I know it is going to be a long 5 days for you.
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Poohbah
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Nov 24, 2007 at 03:10 PM
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bump
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