Visits & Tests: Myself
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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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
