Visits & Tests: Toddler
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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...
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...
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...
