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Down After Daughter's Doctor's Appointment
Asked by W.S. from Atlanta
on May 15, 2007
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I just returned from my daughter's 2-year well-child visit with her doctor and I am totally bummed. This is my only child and I know that I am a little over-protective...
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- Hi W., If you dont mind me asking where do you live here in GA. I have had that feeling too with my son who is also 2. However at my appt the nurse asks me if I have ...
- I feel for you. I, too, have shared the same experience..........and it meant enough to me to change pediatricians. My definition of a good pediatrician is one who wil...
- I would be upset, too. My son's doctor is great and will spend as much time in the room with us as we want. If he has to do something that may hurt DS a little (such...
Appointment Cancellation Fee - What Happened
Asked by A.D. from New York
on January 4, 2008
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We missed our pediatrician's appointment. Happened for the first time in my life. We realized two hours later what happened and tried to reschedule to no avail.
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- I agree with Jeanmarie. Speak with the Doctor and find out if anything can be done. He may be willing to stay at the end or beginning of his day to accomodate you. If...
- Not that this is what you wanna hear, but lots of doc's do this. Even your own. I know my doc's have left messages on my machine saying that if we don't give more th...
- A., I am so irritated by your experience! I would have be infuriated!. It's a 'Well-Being' visit, they're crutial. This doctor probably has no clue about any of thi...
Schedule a Doctors Appointment?
Asked by A.M. from Des Moines
on November 11, 2006
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My 10 month old recently got over an ear infection. As soon as he was over the infection he got croup (there was an incidence of it at daycare). I read up on it, and b...
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- sounds like he might have bad cold...does he have a fever? if the fever is over 100 you need to call the doc. if not use infant saline nasal drops and a bulb syringe...
- I wouldn't "write it off" as a cold or something... I would call the doctor. That is a definite concern and I agree that if you don't seek medical advice, it could tu...
- The signs of Croup are a barky like cough, like a seal's bark almost, snotty nose and fever. They labor to breath, you see their chests moving hard, yet hardly hear t...
Doctor Saying Was Treated at Appointment for Something Wasn't Treated For
Asked by S.C. from Houston
on August 3, 2008
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I am trying to figure this out...
I started new insurance in Jan. They have a look back of 8 months, if you didn't have insurance. My insurance ran out at the begin...
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- You can request your files from the doctor and see what they say and you can also file a complaint with the state for the demeaning phone conversation and also about l...
- Shari, I would definitely report him. Here's a review I found online from someone... http://www.insiderpages.com/b/15239999738 Here's a link to complain to the Texas ...
- Hi Shari, I don't know this doctor but I would recommend you write to the BBB and complain about him. Perhaps you shold also contact the AMerican Medical association...
Doctor's Visit
Asked by T.C. from Jamestown
on October 12, 2008
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can you request a blood pregnancy test from the doctor when you call to schedule an appointment?
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- just wondering what the reason is? they actually do the stick tests in the office just like the ones you can get online. the initial bloodwork is done and they check...
- when i went to my doc, it was automatic. i don't know if it was because i took a preggo test first and she wanted to confirm, or if it was just her policy. i don' t ...
- T., I would ask for it, it is the most accurate. It amazes me how different things are from state to state. I attended nursing school in Springfield, MA and the way ...
Doctor Recommendations
Asked by S. from Detroit
on January 26, 2009
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I am looking for new doctors for both me and my kids. I live in the Troy area very near to Troy Beaumont and not far from Crittenton. I know that doctors are very bus...
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- S., I love my Drs. My pediatrician is Michael Williams. His office is in the Well Pointe Building, right in front of Troy Beaumont. He always listens, and I neve...
- We have a couple of wonderful doctors at The Family Practice on Barclay Circle in Rochester Hill....it's just off Rochester Road but the movie theatre and the Target M...
- HI S., It took me a long time to find a doctor a really liked, but I did find one that is really good and he does listen. He is conservative, but with your best medic...
Help with Doctor for Eye Appointment Before Kindergarten
Asked by C. from Chicago
on June 28, 2008
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I need to have my 5 yo daughter get an eye exam before entering Kindergarten this fall. I was going to have her go to my doctor, but I just found out that our...
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- I took my 5 yr old to johnsons eye care and they did well. depending on your insurance if you can see an opthamologist I recommend premeir eye located at GSH.
- I got this referral from a friend of mine and plan on taking my son there for his exam before kindergarten: Dr. Paul Lederer's , Arlington Heights. His phone number...
- dr. Langner 46 E. Irving Pk, Roselle 16305290993 She's really nice, I went to her myself and then with my son also for Kindergarten entry....
When Should I Call the Doctor?
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on January 26, 2009
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Hi moms,
Here's my situation- I am on day 41 of my cycle, with no period yet. Since I had my IUD removed, my cycle has been pretty regular- around 35 days give or tak...
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- As long as you are taking your prenatal vitamins each day you are okay. That is all they will really tell you even when you call, and say to wait until you are 7 week...
- Then by all means make the appt so you will start. Lets see, this has happened just since you have had it removed? Maybe your body is trying to adjust. At least g...
- Every once and a while even the most regular women are just late. Still, I would wait a few days and take another test. make sure to do it in the morning when the ...
VBAC Doctor
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on August 11, 2009
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So I'm 9 weeks pregnant with Kidlet #2. My first was a c-section and I'm really against having another one, unless absolutely necessary. Now I've been having a VERY ...
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- Hi A., Sorry, but I wasn't able to read you full request but just thought to mention my midwife who is amazing. I will be considered highrisk soon when I am pregnant...
- Hi! I don't know what part of town you live in but I had the BEST doctor in the entire world and had a VBAC. His name is Dr Douglas MacFarlane (sp?) and his practice i...
- A.- I had a vbac w/my 2nd. My doctor is Dr. Brenden Mitchell w/Women's Care. They have an office in Shawnee Mission and Overland Park. He let me decide what I want...
Doctor Problems
Asked by C.H. from Lincoln
on February 18, 2008
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I'm not sure how to explain this. I am currently having problems w/ my son's newer doctor. I am wanting to have him tested for certain things that run on both sides ...
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- If you've been through all of the doctors in the practice and not getting what you want from anyone why can't you find another practice?
- Hi C.- Is the doctor explaining to you why he isn't wanting to run the tests? Is it because he doesn't agree that there's reason to be concerned, or that he doesn'...
- Get a new doctor. Since you have a family history there should be no reason to deny your son's testing. Your doctor is there to care for your son & your concerns & i...
