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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...
Should I Make a Doctor's Appointment?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on December 20, 2010
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My little girl is 5 years old and this morning she threw up once. She was complaining that her stomach hurt and then she threw up once. She doesn't have a fever but sh...
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- Aww... poor baby. Could be flu, nothing docs can do about that. I'd keep her in bed and do the fluids thing and bland food for the day. Could be a 24 hr bug. You...
- Did you take her temp? Ask her what she ate? Of course it's always a good idea to call the doctor but sometimes its other things, so continue to watch her a little lon...
- Just keep an eye on her. Chances are she has a bit of a stomach bug. There's nothing a doctor is going to be able to do for her. You'll probably be exposing her to mor...
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.
N...
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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...
First Dermatologist Appointment
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on September 11, 2011
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I decided today I need to make an appointment with a dermatologist. I found one & will be calling them Monday morning to hopefully get an appointment.
I have what ...
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- I second the others when they say get the full body check--and get one yearly, just like you do your pelvics and (depending on your age) mammograms. Like Leah, I'v...
- When I took my 16 year old in for acne she did a scalp, upper body and leg check for moles. I didn't even ask her to, but glad she did. I would assume your dermatologi...
- This initial appointment would be for the mole, and then make an appointment to have a full "inspection" done. According to how big the mole is and where it is, you...
What to Expect at a Midwife Appointment?
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on January 17, 2012
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I am pregnant with baby #3 and we finally have our first appointment next week! I am so excited but I have never been to a midwife. We chose to see one because I wan...
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- My doctor's office has a nurse midwife on staff and I LOVE her! The practice is very "old fashioned" which is why we liked them to start out with and the fact that th...
- Good midwives take a lot of time and really listen to you. They don't do as much intervention but still access labs and ultrasounds. I had my first with midwives and h...
- I was high risk.... so I went through a high risk group (team of OBs & CN Midwives). Urine test at the beginning of every apt. 30-45 minute appt slots. They had a...
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 or Not?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on November 22, 2011
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So we are not ones to run to the doctor with every cough and sneeze. In fact my six year old has only had one "sick" appointment his entire life and it was for an inf...
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- I'm like you and my kids have only been to the doctor sick a couple of times and they're all old. =) But in this situation, I'd go to the doctor just to check unless...
- you don't have to have puss pockets to have strep. take him in. I would. it's a quick swab - in fact - our Drs office - you don't need an appointment for Strep tests. ...
- I don't run to the doc either, but I think people can carry strep and not have all the symptoms. (Along with other illnesses). It may be worth it to have them tested j...
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...
6 Week Wait for Dr Appointment for Lump - This Is Very Detailed
Asked by E.B. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2011
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Just to let you know i plan to be very descriptive on this posting. I have a lump/knot on my breast but I can't find much information about one at this location and h...
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- I agree that 2.5 weeks seems too long to wait for a lump that is increasing in size at a rapid pace simply b/c they will be referring you to another doctor which in tu...
- I would get a referral somewhere else. Either GP or GYN. Growing at that rate I would not wait even 2 1/2 weeks.
- I would push to be seen right away, esp with the changes. If that meant self referring to my GYN and having to fight insurance, then so be it. Dr. offices should see ...
Should I Go to the ER or Wait Till My Next Dr Appointment?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on August 14, 2010
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I am about 7 and a half months pregnant.
I have been having on and off pain in my lower abdomen. It started off just being pain in my lower right abdomen whenever ...
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- i think you are just fine honey! :) this is probably just normal streching and ligaments and stuff from the pregnancy. you can for sure ask at your next appointment, ...
- ASAP!!!!!!! on the ER room!!! but it could also mean BRAXTON HICKS!!! false contractions, but to be on the safe side you should go to the ER!!!!!!!!!!! and congradz o...
- I would call your OB (on call number) and explain the pain and see what he/she says , the pain and the area in which you are having it could be your appendix , better ...
