Doctors are useless

[BNB]

Not completely, but they really piss me off.

I've been having a pretty bad reaction after having a medical test done... I Googled some stuff about, and found some pretty disturbing stuff. I brought it up to my doctor who dismissed it as paranoia on my end. I know what I'm feeling is real, so I asked her if she can order a urine test to see if everything is normal. She refused.

So I ordered it from online lab and aid out of pocket. I took the test and it came back with my levels 600 times the normal amount. I faxed it over to her and she finally agreed that it's concerning, but has literally done jack shit since. It's been almost two months since I sent it to her, and she has pretty much completely stopped responding to me. To be fair, her last response to me was, "I'm sorry, maybe you should consult another doctor about this." I asked her if she knows who, and she didn't respond.

I've experienced shit like this with doctors more than a few times. It's almost like when they don't know what to do, they can't admit it so they just pretend like you don't exist.

 

[Ares]

Not completely, but they really piss me off.

I've been having a pretty bad reaction after having a medical test done... I Googled some stuff about, and found some pretty disturbing stuff. I brought it up to my doctor who dismissed it as paranoia on my end. I know what I'm feeling is real, so I asked her if she can order a urine test to see if everything is normal. She refused.

So I ordered it from online lab and aid out of pocket. I took the test and it came back with my levels 600 times the normal amount. I faxed it over to her and she finally agreed that it's concerning, but has literally done jack shit since. It's been almost two months since I sent it to her, and she has pretty much completely stopped responding to me. To be fair, her last response to me was, "I'm sorry, maybe you should consult another doctor about this." I asked her if she knows who, and she didn't respond.

I've experienced shit like this with doctors more than a few times. It's almost like when they don't know what to do, they can't admit it so they just pretend like you don't exist.

Not being a dick, please don't take it that way.

You always have the option of seeing another doctor.... always.

If a doctor is not meeting your needs for whatever reason, find a 2nd opinion or a 3rd opinion.

Doctors are people with medical degrees.... some people suck.... some people have bad days or weeks or months or years and their professional ability goes to shit for a variety of reasons.

You shouldn't feel like you must remain tied to one doctor if that doctor is not meeting your needs.

 

[BNB]

Not being a dick, please don't take it that way.

You always have the option of seeing another doctor.... always.

If a doctor is not meeting your needs for whatever reason, find a 2nd opinion or a 3rd opinion.

Doctors are people with medical degrees.... some people suck.... some people have bad days or weeks or months or years and their professional ability goes to shit for a variety of reasons.

You shouldn't feel like you must remain tied to one doctor if that doctor is not meeting your needs.

I don't think you were being a dick haha.

I was just venting is all. I've had some great doctors, but I've come across a fair share of some pretty dog shit ones. It's just annoying because it delays the process. Some of them seem to have too big of an ego to admit they don't know something, so they try to make it seem like it's all in your head while you're actually suffering in meantime.

 

[Mitchapalooza]

Inb4 spartan

 

[BNB]

Inb4 spartan

Whether I agree or disagree, I enjoy Spartan's posts hahahaha

 

[Mitchapalooza]

That sucks though about your doctor. Like Ares said they're just people with a degree and she sounds like an idiot. I'd switch doctors ASAP.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

I've had some terrible Drs, I moved on pretty quick. Maybe ask friends if they think their Doc is worth a recommendation.

 

[Hawkeye OG]

I just wait for whatever type of pain I have to go away and it has seemed to work for the last 27 years of my life.

 

[number51]

When my daughter was 8 years old we took her to her Pediatrician Dr. Ronald P Bohnenkamp. He said she had a cold and did the standard, prescribed Amoxicillin. A few days later kid got much worse and her symptoms changed, all of a sudden her hands and feet turned red and became swollen, she couldn't even walk, I had to carry her to the bathroom. I called her doc, he wasn't there, left a message with the service. An hour later he calls back, he was outside, and he was pissed off for being disturbed, I told him the new symptoms and said it doesn't sound like a cold any more. He went off, this is a direct quote "you know what, you don't like my diagnoses why don't you take your kid to the hospital *click".

We took the kid to Loyola Hospital in Maywood, long drive but it probably saved my kids life. The ER doc examined her and called for a specialist, a tiny Indian woman Dr. Malliswari Challapalli who happens to be one of about 20 experts in the world on a form of Vasculitis called Kawasaki disease yup like the motorcycle. It is usually found in male babies of Asian decent, my daughter is Irish and 8, but it still happens. They put her in ICU and started giving her treatments of Immunoglobulin therapy.

It was 5 PM and Dr. Challapalli said she will be on treatment overnight and she will know in the morning if my daughter will survive, she gave my kid an 80% chance of survival. It was a long night, no sleep, tears and prayers. In the morning the Doc examined her and we were told my daughter will survive. She also said we were very lucky to have such a great Pediatrician to recommend the hospital so early, or the odds would have been much worse. We didn't tell her about fuck boi, too tired and heads spinning.

A few days later she came home. She did receive some heart damage from the disease, no surgery required, just yearly Cardio visits and exams until adult hood. She's 27 now and has permanent but minor heart valve damage. She can do anything and is very active and healthy now. Back in 1999 they didn't know the cause, they may now, I don't know, it is not hereditary. Wife tried to get the fuck head pediatrician in trouble, but that is a club and they are loyal, you know to each other, not the patients.

TLDR; never trust a doctor unless she is a 4 foot tall woman from India with a super thick accent.

 

[BearFanJohn]

Unfortunately in today’s medical world we have to be our own advocates. The medical industry, and it is that-a industry-, is as much or more about profit than actual care. I think anyone with much exposure health care has a disappointing story or two. I have a couple myself. I have found the vast majority of docs/practitioners genuinely care. And some do not.

Just finding another doc is the easiest thing to do. You can also complain to the firm/group via letter or e mail. This was effective for me in one instance. If you are really pissed you can do the same to a local board or AMA. Or, review them on Angie’s List or similar site. In this case since it is “public” you need to be correct and accurate to avoid possible litigation.

Regardless our health care system is a fucking dumpster fire.

 

[airtime143]

Not completely, but they really piss me off.

I've been having a pretty bad reaction after having a medical test done... I Googled some stuff about, and found some pretty disturbing stuff. I brought it up to my doctor who dismissed it as paranoia on my end. I know what I'm feeling is real, so I asked her if she can order a urine test to see if everything is normal. She refused.

So I ordered it from online lab and aid out of pocket. I took the test and it came back with my levels 600 times the normal amount. I faxed it over to her and she finally agreed that it's concerning, but has literally done jack shit since. It's been almost two months since I sent it to her, and she has pretty much completely stopped responding to me. To be fair, her last response to me was, "I'm sorry, maybe you should consult another doctor about this." I asked her if she knows who, and she didn't respond.

I've experienced shit like this with doctors more than a few times. It's almost like when they don't know what to do, they can't admit it so they just pretend like you don't exist.

Without knowing what you are talking about, I have to ask- is it an acute condition that could possibly neccessitate a visit to an immediate care facility?

Reason I ask is maybe you could use that route to find someone while under the umbrella of your ins. rather than paying out of pocket.

wait for it to flair, see the care facility, and ask for a recommendation for an in network care facility.


Beyond that, many insurance plans or employee benefit plans have advocacy services.
My company does, and the sole purpose is finding you the proper care in any situation.

It is worth asking around to see if you do have access to an advocacy service. Their job is finding you the right care.

 

[KoreanBear]

I've always had better experiences with doctors who are a bit aged. Experiences matter.
Also, look up online reviews.

 

[BNB]

When my daughter was 8 years old we took her to her Pediatrician Dr. Ronald P Bohnenkamp. He said she had a cold and did the standard, prescribed Amoxicillin. A few days later kid got much worse and her symptoms changed, all of a sudden her hands and feet turned red and became swollen, she couldn't even walk, I had to carry her to the bathroom. I called her doc, he wasn't there, left a message with the service. An hour later he calls back, he was outside, and he was pissed off for being disturbed, I told him the new symptoms and said it doesn't sound like a cold any more. He went off, this is a direct quote "you know what, you don't like my diagnoses why don't you take your kid to the hospital *click".

We took the kid to Loyola Hospital in Maywood, long drive but it probably saved my kids life. The ER doc examined her and called for a specialist, a tiny Indian woman Dr. Malliswari Challapalli who happens to be one of about 20 experts in the world on a form of Vasculitis called Kawasaki disease yup like the motorcycle. It is usually found in male babies of Asian decent, my daughter is Irish and 8, but it still happens. They put her in ICU and started giving her treatments of Immunoglobulin therapy.

It was 5 PM and Dr. Challapalli said she will be on treatment overnight and she will know in the morning if my daughter will survive, she gave my kid an 80% chance of survival. It was a long night, no sleep, tears and prayers. In the morning the Doc examined her and we were told my daughter will survive. She also said we were very lucky to have such a great Pediatrician to recommend the hospital so early, or the odds would have been much worse. We didn't tell her about fuck boi, too tired and heads spinning.

A few days later she came home. She did receive some heart damage from the disease, no surgery required, just yearly Cardio visits and exams until adult hood. She's 27 now and has permanent but minor heart valve damage. She can do anything and is very active and healthy now. Back in 1999 they didn't know the cause, they may now, I don't know, it is not hereditary. Wife tried to get the fuck head pediatrician in trouble, but that is a club and they are loyal, you know to each other, not the patients.

TLDR; never trust a doctor unless she is a 4 foot tall woman from India with a super thick accent.

Wow, what a fuckin dick. I'm glad to hear that your daughter finally got appropriate treatment.

 

[BNB]

Without knowing what you are talking about, I have to ask- is it an acute condition that could possibly neccessitate a visit to an immediate care facility?

Reason I ask is maybe you could use that route to find someone while under the umbrella of your ins. rather than paying out of pocket.

wait for it to flair, see the care facility, and ask for a recommendation for an in network care facility.


Beyond that, many insurance plans or employee benefit plans have advocacy services.
My company does, and the sole purpose is finding you the proper care in any situation.

It is worth asking around to see if you do have access to an advocacy service. Their job is finding you the right care.

No, not acute. It's actually issues I think I've gotten from the contrast used in MRIs. There's a heavy metal, Gadolinium, used in them, and up until a few years ago, it was believed that it could only be harmful to people with impaired kidney function. However, they now know that even with normal kidney function, the body retains Gadolinium and it can be absorbed by the bones and tissue including the brain and other vital organs.

I've had a few MRIs with contrast in my life, and all within the last 6 years with my most recent one being in May of this year. Since then, I've had a lot of weird ass symptoms, and after Googling stuff, that's when I learned about the potential effects of Gadolinium. My doctor declined to order the test because "Gadolinium flushed out from the body in 48 hours." Ok, so I proved her wrong with actual results, because my word that I've read about it wasn't good enough. I would have respected her a lot more if she would have just said, "Hey, I don't know too much about this.. let me refer you to a doctor who specializes in heavy metal toxicity."

I have an HMO, so I need a referral to see a specialist. I just basically have to find a general practitioner who is willing to write me one. In the process of looking right now... just sucks.

 

[airtime143]

No, not acute. It's actually issues I think I've gotten from the contrast used in MRIs. There's a heavy metal, Gadolinium, used in them, and up until a few years ago, it was believed that it could only be harmful to people with impaired kidney function. However, they now know that even with normal kidney function, the body retains Gadolinium and it can be absorbed by the bones and tissue including the brain and other vital organs.

I've had a few MRIs with contrast in my life, and all within the last 6 years with my most recent one being in May of this year. Since then, I've had a lot of weird ass symptoms, and after Googling stuff, that's when I learned about the potential effects of Gadolinium. My doctor declined to order the test because "Gadolinium flushed out from the body in 48 hours." Ok, so I proved her wrong with actual results, because my word that I've read about it wasn't good enough. I would have respected her a lot more if she would have just said, "Hey, I don't know too much about this.. let me refer you to a doctor who specializes in heavy metal toxicity."

I have an HMO, so I need a referral to see a specialist. I just basically have to find a general practitioner who is willing to write me one. In the process of looking right now... just sucks.

That sounds hideous... the 3 times I have had MRI's the shots made me want to vomit and I felt like my body temp hit 120 degrees... is that the feeling you still get with that crap in you?

Maybe ask around your work and see if they do have an advocacy service... or if perhaps switching to the ppo at the end of the year would enable you access to a service or at least the ability to find a doc that will pull the right strings.

 

[R_Mac_1]

When my daughter was 8 years old we took her to her Pediatrician Dr. Ronald P Bohnenkamp. He said she had a cold and did the standard, prescribed Amoxicillin. A few days later kid got much worse and her symptoms changed, all of a sudden her hands and feet turned red and became swollen, she couldn't even walk, I had to carry her to the bathroom. I called her doc, he wasn't there, left a message with the service. An hour later he calls back, he was outside, and he was pissed off for being disturbed, I told him the new symptoms and said it doesn't sound like a cold any more. He went off, this is a direct quote "you know what, you don't like my diagnoses why don't you take your kid to the hospital *click".

We took the kid to Loyola Hospital in Maywood, long drive but it probably saved my kids life. The ER doc examined her and called for a specialist, a tiny Indian woman Dr. Malliswari Challapalli who happens to be one of about 20 experts in the world on a form of Vasculitis called Kawasaki disease yup like the motorcycle. It is usually found in male babies of Asian decent, my daughter is Irish and 8, but it still happens. They put her in ICU and started giving her treatments of Immunoglobulin therapy.

It was 5 PM and Dr. Challapalli said she will be on treatment overnight and she will know in the morning if my daughter will survive, she gave my kid an 80% chance of survival. It was a long night, no sleep, tears and prayers. In the morning the Doc examined her and we were told my daughter will survive. She also said we were very lucky to have such a great Pediatrician to recommend the hospital so early, or the odds would have been much worse. We didn't tell her about fuck boi, too tired and heads spinning.

A few days later she came home. She did receive some heart damage from the disease, no surgery required, just yearly Cardio visits and exams until adult hood. She's 27 now and has permanent but minor heart valve damage. She can do anything and is very active and healthy now. Back in 1999 they didn't know the cause, they may now, I don't know, it is not hereditary. Wife tried to get the fuck head pediatrician in trouble, but that is a club and they are loyal, you know to each other, not the patients.

TLDR; never trust a doctor unless she is a 4 foot tall woman from India with a super thick accent.

First red flag, giving an antibiotic for a cold, which is a viral infection. Unless there was some bacterial issue going along with it, there's no reason for antibiotic for the cold, or flu, etc.

 

[BNB]

That sounds hideous... the 3 times I have had MRI's the shots made me want to vomit and I felt like my body temp hit 120 degrees... is that the feeling you still get with that crap in you?

Maybe ask around your work and see if they do have an advocacy service... or if perhaps switching to the ppo at the end of the year would enable you access to a service or at least the ability to find a doc that will pull the right strings.

It's kind of weird... It feels like I have sunburn on my arms, but I don't. My skin also feels... tight? Especially in my lower legs/arms. Then there's some blurry vision in one eye, muscle twitching, and some other things. For about a week after the MRI, I did feel like my body temp would get really high though.

I will look into the advocacy service. I actually work for a healthcare company with a lot of different benefits, so they should have something hopefully.

 

[Mitchapalooza]

It's kind of weird... It feels like I have sunburn on my arms, but I don't. My skin also feels... tight? Especially in my lower legs/arms. Then there's some blurry vision in one eye, muscle twitching, and some other things. For about a week after the MRI, I did feel like my body temp would get really high though.

I will look into the advocacy service. I actually work for a healthcare company with a lot of different benefits, so they should have something hopefully.

have you gotten bitten by a spider recently?

 

[Warrior Spirit]

Doctors are useless. I never gone to one when actually sick, just when I had an injury of some sort and even then, they were useless. The old adage, “heal thyself” is probably the very best advice. Doctors there to make money, not really help people or act in accordance with what is truly best for them.

It’s like a racket too. They’re either pushing drugs or referring you to this or that specialist. All just a money grab.

 

[BearFanJohn]

Doctors are useless. I never gone to one when actually sick, just when I had an injury of some sort and even then, they were useless. The old adage, “heal thyself” is probably the very best advice. Doctors there to make money, not really help people or act in accordance with what is truly best for them.

It’s like a racket too. They’re either pushing drugs or referring you to this or that specialist. All just a money grab.

I don’t agree with everything you wrote but there is a lot of truth there. I think insurance companies, big farma, ambulance chasing attorneys and too many admins ration types also share the blame with our health care system. Doctors could change some of the problem but they won’t as too many are in it only for the money. And the whole thing is a racket.