I know doctors don't always have the answers
Posted By: Desperate on 2007-05-03
In Reply to: Doctor says: You have a rash. - Desperate
I've been in the medical field since 1971.
I was just venting a little - we were so relieved it wasn't bedbugs, and we were hopeful that we would find the real cause and be able to eliminate it. It was kind of a let-down when we didn't.
As far as we know, my husband hasn't been exposed to anything unusual at home or on the job, and his food intake has been normal - nothing unusual.
The only thing we can think of is we moved into this house late last summer, so he did mow the grass a couple of times, but of course different things grow and bloom in the spring than in late summer and fall. He does generally have the usual allergies involving itching eyes, runny nose, sinus congestion, etc., but he has never had a reaction like this. He was a Boy Scout and went camping and hiking all the time, so I know he knows what poison ivy looks like! And it doesn't look like poison ivy rash.
Maybe somebody out there has had a similar experience and can help us - let me describe his symptoms. It usually starts out as a series of small red bumps that are in a fairly straight line. For example, in the crease of his right arm, there are about six little red bumps going straight down (proximal to distal) from the crease in a space of about 1.5 to 2 cm. There is another line, about 1 cm medial to that one, running up the arm (distal to proximal), about the same distance. When he scratches them (he tries not to, but sometimes you just gotta), they appear to turn into one big linear welt.
Any ideas? TIA. And many thanks to those who have been following our "saga". 
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Doctors don't always know
Unless there is a close proximity to eating a new food or being exposed to something unusual and then developing a rash, a lot of times it is impossible to determine what the culprit is. It could be anything from a new brand of cereal to someone's cologne where he works. They will only send him for allergy testing if he continues to have repeated problems.
Oh, but doctors are much
too important to see people for ear infections and sore throats, especially for just a copay, LOL.
For something routine yet urgent like that, I don't mind seeing an NP, but I don't like waiting 3 hours at an urgent care when I have strep throat with fever and chills.
And I want my medical professional trained in this country and speak English I can understand.
My current doctor is usually pretty good, but her office hours are short, closing at noon on Friday, but if I call her after that she will often call something in or advise after hours if she's on call.
But what is it about skin problems? I don't care if it's a PCP or a dermatologist, if you have a problem with itching or nonhealing wounds, I can't get any respect or real help. What's the problem?
I have many doctors who say is
instead of are. One more I hate--"This is a patient that" instead of who. We should all know that patient's are people unless you transcribe for a vet.--an libary
Why do doctors do this?
First they make you wait out in the lobby and then they make you wait in the examining room. I don't mind a wait as long as I can be in the lobby and talk/see people. I despise having to wait for a long time in the exam room. I get lonely.
I wish the nurses could time it so you only had to wait in the examination room 5-10 minutes.
i refused to go out with doctors
as i sure didn't want to be married to one...(didn't want that lifestyle) but wish you the best!
I know and have worked with several doctors
Actually as a Transcriptionist I was glad because so many times you'd get Dr. Smith (if they got married, then which one?) Well, if they keep their maiden name or at least hyphenate it that made my life a lot easier. I think it also may have something to do with the fact that if they are in practice, everything must be changed and imagine the expense? Also if they are well known, they maybe do not want to jeopardize that. As long as the couple is happy, and he is not offended, I think it is just fine. Congratulations! I would address the letter Drs. April Cox and Richard Grant. JMO. 
I know!! Aren't there any other doctors? - LOL (sm)
It's our little half hour escape to fantasy land!
I can't stand doctors like that who won't
listen. At least a colonoscopy is good for about 10-15 years, LOL.
The doctors told us our son was going to die.
That was my worst Thanksgiving ever. It was in 1986.
DEAR DOCTORS
It has come to my attention that you all have a severe god complex disorder. While you may think that you are amazing and immortal, that does not mean that I hang on every burp, fart, yawn, snort, sniffle, gag and chewing noise that comes out of your body.
I know you may not realize that there is a LIVING BREATHING person at the other end of your dictation, but there is. One who is extremely grossed out by your bodily functions.
Also, if you don't understand already, time is money for us. Every minute you spend umming and hmming and shuffling papers, is money we lose. Every minute you spend flirting with the nurse who has just walked in the room is equal to about 11 lines of dictation for us. So please, say what you have to say and HANG UP.
So lets review: before you come in to dictate from now on please eat, clear your throat, blow your nose, use the restroom, take some Bean-o, get your papers in order, close the door (preferably lock it so the nurse can't come in), and get your thoughts in order. Then pick up the phone.
Thanks!
Your MT
As far as I know, doctors are allowed to do this
in certain states, but they still need the approval of the nearest relatives.
They do this if somebody is terminally ill and the patient himself expresses the wish that their life should be ended.
She can always change doctors. You
do not have to see the one they send to consult or whatever. It is the patient's right to choose their doctor (of course, as long as they are in their insurance plan).
Doctors here are down playing it.
They are telling us it is no worse than any other flu you get. They also say the worst is over. However, my daughters Girl Scout trip they were supposed to take tomorrow still got cancelled as with a lot of UIL events.
Doctors do not always listen
I needed bilateral ear surgery (typmanoplasty and mastoidectomy) not too long ago. The physician left it up to me which ear to do first, depending on my pain and hearing. I chose the left due to the amount of pain and drainage.
I reported to the hospital (a very prestigious teaching hosptial - in US New and World Reports top 5) that morning and the OR consent form stated the wrong ear. It said the right, rather than the left. I explained to the resident it was wrong and he proceeded to ARGUE with me, that I should just sign the consent form. I finally asked to see my own surgeon prior to signing and he agreed with me and changed it and reversed the OR equipment etc.
In my case it would not have made much difference since I needed 2 surgeries any way.
But what about the older, scared, and confused patient with no family there?
Maybe the patient did state the prima donna physician did not listen.
One of the main doctors I work for
goes into a lot of detail about the patient's complaint and even what they think might be wrong wtih them. He also mentions personal things like if going to college, recently had a death in the family, etc. Hopefully you have typed a few of those and you can tell her that some doctors really do listen. Good Luck!
Guns versus doctors
Doctors
(A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000.
(B) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000.
(C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171.
Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health Human Services
Now think about this:
Guns
(A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (Yes, that's 80 million)
(B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500.
(C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner .000188.
Statistics courtesy of FBI
So, statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.
Remember, 'Guns don't kill people, doctors do.'
FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR.
Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand!!!!!
Out of concern for the public at large, I withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention!
the doctors overdosed him can't blame him if he
now refuses to take it!
We'll have to swap doctors
For unclear reasons, the accent that gives me trouble is a Hispanic one (and I lived in CA for 20 years, so it shouldn't!). When the family watched the movie Bend it Like Beckham, the kids had to get me to translate both the Britsh and Indian accents into American English so they could follow the story.
Doctors with attitudes and other issues
Just got back from the neurologist's office. This is a doctor I have seen now approximately 3 times. I try my best to furnish any and all reports I think necessary for a physician either prior to seeing them for a particular issue or when I see them such as recent MRIs, lab tests, office notes and the like from another physician's office that I think might be pertinent to why I am seeing the present doctor.
Have foot issues (along with a couple other things) but 2 weeks ago I called 2 different podiatrists offices where I have recently been asking that they fax (given number) office notes to the neurologist. Both offices I had visited for the same exact foot issues, no diagnosis and no help. The neurologist did not have the information requested from the 2 other offices this morning, 2 weeks later. When I told him had lots to talk about he said well start. I did and then he told me I was supposed to have told all that information to the person who took my blood pressure, checked my reflexes and so on. Well, not a mind reader here and I told him had the other offices done as requested, then maybe he would have some information before him to go by.
Why, why are people not doing their jobs? It has nothing to do with the economy (this was happening at least 5 years ago when the economy better) but people are so slack now days it just ticks me off. Blowing smoke out ears as I write this.
Most doctors I know prefer women that are open....sm
and not trying to act like someone they aren't. Just treat him like a regular person and hopefully you'll have a great time.
Doctors who spell out simple words,
and leave you hang out to dry on the most obscure term or referring physician spelling if it is an odd name. I'll be darn though, they will spell out "the" t-h-e, p-a-t-i-e-n-t, but never the hard stuff... . ????? I wonder why? People using cell phones when they are driving and not paying attention. People that pull out in front of you, and then go 5 mph. I hate it when the grocery bagger puts all the soap products in with my meat or food goods! Great, now the roast smells like Dove Cucumber and Melon bar soap? Hubby is going to think this is delicious!!!!! UUGGHH!
Seek another opinion - alot of doctors are
hysterectomy-happy. I've typed many reports where women had hysterectomies "just in case." Seek another opinion or even two more opinions.
We need DOCTORS in charge of our health care,
!
I don't understand the ethics of the doctors involved
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She should check with her doctors, there are other meds that might not cause diarrhea.
Such as Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, or Nexium. (The GI doctors I work for say that any of these should be taken one hour before breakfast.)
Or Zegerid can be taken at bedtime. H2 blockers such as Tagamet, Pepcid, or Zantac also might help, they can be taken at bedtime. Her doctor or a pharmacist would be able to tell her if there's a problem with any of these while taking tamoxifen.
Also, it's important to eat the last meal of the day early and not lie down for at least a few hours after eating.
She could elevate the head of the bed (just putting more pillows there doesn't help) or get a wedge mattress or possibly one of those wedges to put under her pillow(s).
Disregard the ' in doctors ... whoops. No Message
Need an autopilot tuneup.
Many doctors are blatantly, proudly prejudiced against TG people
I have spoken to transgendered people who have been refused treatment for even a common cold (and other health issues which have NOTHING to do with gender) from physicians. Some doctors will only, and then reluctantly, touch a transgendered person if they are in a life threatening situation; then discharge them the second their life is no longer in danger and tell them to seek followup treatment elsewhere and not to come back. So much for the hippocratic oath.
A-HA!! Now I remember. The plot thickens. I guess there are no other doctors in the world (LOL)
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I am sure when the clients get professionally transcribed reports and the doctors find our
reports accurate nobody is thinking of pajamas or sweats. The home environment just allows us to be a little more relaxed and take showers, etc. on our own schedule. What in the world does that do to undermine what we know and do? As far as what others think of our job in a home environment walk a mile in our shoes, or slippers, whatever the case may be.
answers....
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Both, depending on item.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Both.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No, but may now...
5. When do you put your decorations up? First weekend in December.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Usually prime rib or chateaubriand.
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: Being first to wake at around 4 a.m. and staring in awe at all the presents in the room which was lit only by the lights of the tree. Also, my older siblings telling me a faint red light at the top of a tower in back of our house was Rudolph's nose and I believed it - never bothered to look any other time to see it was always there!
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Don't remember what age but my older sister told me and I got mad at her.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, sometimes many.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Mostly collector ornaments, Precious Moments, Lenox etc. and lace garland.
11. Snow: Love it or Dread it? Love it.
12. Can you ice skate? Yes.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Yes, Barbie mansion all put together.
What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending with family.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Probably the homemade cookies we only have at Christmas time.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? The baking.
17. What tops your tree? Angel.
18. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving? Both!
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Many but O Holy Night I think is the most beautiful.
20. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? Yum and I like putting them on the tree.
Answers are yes and yes and not really
Guess I should sharpen my scissors.......I think it did hurt a little more when I did them than in the office.
Answers....
Kerstin, not allergic to anything. We do limit sugar because it makes her very hyper to get much (give her an ice cream and watch her bounce!) She loves sports and plays soccer, flag football and basketball, art, music. It'll depend on what we decide to do how many people we invite, but more than likely there will be at least 10 kids and 30-40 adults. She doesn't have a favorite color. She LOVES to be the center of attention.
Thanks for your answers everyone! (nm)
x
My answers
1. What ages are your kids?
9 and 18 months
2. Do they have their own cell phone?
no, not yet...I have a cell phone so if my 9 year old ever needs it for an emergency he can use it..once he gets older I will buy him a prepaid one
3. Do they have their own TV and or computer in their room? If so, are there set hours they're allowed to use these:
He has his own TV, which is our old TV with a DVD player..the baby is too little to have a TV in her room but we have an old TV/VCR player that the TV still works but the VCP player doesn't so she will get that with a DVD player when she is older..
I am the only one with the computer in the house...we are going to give him my old computer when we move and have more room to put it in his bedroom but no internet access on it...no set hours on the TV though
4. Do they receive an allowance? If so, are they required to do chores to receive this?
He gets a 1.00 a week to bring laundry baskets upstairs and keep his room clean
Here are my answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? a Paris Hilton movie, show, commercial, etc.
2.You'll never see me wear___? crocs...they look like clown shoes on me
3.You'll never see me eat___? peas
4.You'll never see me buy___? a playboy mag
5.You'll never see me clean___? the refrigerator (it is about to be condemned even as we speak)
6.You'll never see me kiss___? Gene Simmons
7.You'll never see me talking___? to racists
answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? WWF wrestling
2.You'll never see me wear___? spandex
3.You'll never see me eat___? veal
4.You'll never see me buy___? A Tiffany diamond.
5.You'll never see me clean___?A hotel bathroom.
6.You'll never see me kiss___? Another woman on the mouth.
7.You'll never see me talking___? in Chinese.
my answers
1.You'll never see me watch___? survivor, etc.
2.You'll never see me wear___? holiday/disney inspired/childish sweatshirts or sweaters
3.You'll never see me eat___? tuna!
4.You'll never see me buy___? cheap handbags
5.You'll never see me clean___? the gutters
6.You'll never see me kiss___? up to anyone!
7.You'll never see me talking___? badly about my husband
My answers
How old are you? 45
How long have you been an MT? 4-1/2 years
What state are you in? NY
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? Actually it wasn't bad (in the low 50's, could be a lot worse)
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Spend time with family and friends, surf the net.
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? Hmm, no one that I can think of.
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be?
Vet (I love animals)
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Australia.
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Family, friends, and animal organizations
my answers
How old are you? 40
How long have you been an MT? 3 1/2 years
What state are you in? Virginia
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? In the mid 50s so not bad.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Defintely spending time family, but if it is just me I luv to read!
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? Cindy Crawford
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be? A photographer
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Italy
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Definitely family and then several different charities, mostly charities for children.
answers
How old are you? 59
How long have you been an MT? more than 25 years
What state are you in? NC
Is it cold where you are tonight/today? For me yes, for you maybe no
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Reading
Who did you most want to be like when you were a kid? No one, had no self-esteem.
If you weren't an MT what would your career choice be?
Probably would have chosen a career in teaching or nursing.
If you could go on vacation to anywhere in the world where would you go? Egypt
Last but not least...
If you won 1 million dollars and couldn't spend it on yourself what would you do with it? Give it to my 3 children so they would quit bugging me for money.
Planting in garden: Broccoli, spinach, garlic but not yet due to freeze warning.
answers
It is free. Any footpedal will work. There is a function where you "acclimate" (don't know the correct word) but you get your foot pedal working with it. Also, there is a button on the software that says word, that will give you MS Word to type in but I have never used it. I use my regular MS Word.
Also, there is a settings function so you can slow down or speed up the dictation.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for all your answers...
In response to some of your thoughts, he and I will never have kids together. We both had our own kids before we got together and neither desire to have any more - and yes, she is the baby.
She does not accept me because her mother teaches her that I broke her family up (which is way off from being anywhere near the truth).
I know it is not going to change and in fact, he is so mad at me about it right now that he has now been gone for 7 hours and who knows how long before he will calm down enough to come back home.
I don't know if I can live with it anymore. I have tried talking to him at a neutral time, but he still thinks I am picking on his child and that I am just jealous and selfish because I should understand that he is just trying to make sure she knows he loves her. The sad part is, everybody sees how spoiled and manipulative she is, but him.
His friend's kids do not want to play with her, his family does not want her to spend the night with their kids, she tells me that the kids "cheer" when she is picked up from after school because she is leaving... and when you point it out to him (not in detail about nobody liking her), he just says she has had a hard life and he knows she's mean. Duhh, then take care of the problem!!!
wish I had the answers
I really wish I had all the answers to everything, don't we all? I don't know why pitbulls are the most talked about and abused breed. And yea there are alot of criminals that use the dogs to fight in order to get them some quick money, it's sad it really is, and yet the dogs suffer for it. And you know with the pitbulls it is almost like a race issue to me. It is no secret that the jail cells have more blacks than whites, so does that men all black people commit crimes then??? no it doesn't. Like I said before I always look at the bigger picture. I hate dog attacks happen I really do, I wish we knew why in every single case, but we don't and it's very sad.
Thank you all for your answers -- a few more ?s
Firstly, proving the debt is invalid in my case. I purchased a timeshare trial -- not a full timeshare. Apparently the laws governing these contracts are gray. The timeshare company claims it is not a timeshare and therefore does not fall under the same cancellation rights. I disputed this through the state's real estate commission that I purchased it through, but they were only acting as "mediators" and were not able to rule on it. In order to have that issue resolved, it would need to go to court, which would probably end up costing me more than the contract itself.
Secondly, has anyone ever been sued by Apelles? Some debt collection agencies don't waste their time suing, and I'm curious if this is one of them. If they are likely to sue, we will probably end up paying the thing and then using it since it doesn't expire until this summer. I don't want to pay for it after it expires and lose double.
Thanks again for your answers so far. I hope you don't mind helping me a little more!
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If you can answer "true" to either sentence, then it's FACT.
It's a fact, I enjoy reading JB books.
It's a fact, my mom likes me to wear blue shirts.
(it's Mom's opinion that it brings out the color in my eyes...or whatever)
My answers...
someone who is less educated than yourself?
Yes
someone of a different race?
No
someone whose parent's are divorced?
Yes
someone who has bad credit or alot of bad debt?
No
someone who is overweight or obese?
No
someone who affliates or supports a different political party than yourself?
Yes
someone who is rude to customer service staff?
Perhaps...depends on exactly how rude and how often.
someone who talks a longtime on their cell phone when you are eating?
Well...probably not
someone who enjoys a different genre of music?
Yes
someone who does not enjoy the same leisure activities as yourself?
Yes
someone who is a very picky eater or someone who is a vegeterian/vegan and you are not?
Yes
someone who prefers to spend leisure time alone or with friends (without you)?
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Answers
Yes, I do mean the old slides, the kind that are little square things (a bit bigger than a stamp), and you put them in a projector and look at them on the wall or one of those white screens.
My mom had 8mm movies of us growing up and she put them on VHS (before DVD was invented) and they are excellent quality. I even have my moms wedding and my aunts wedding, and moving photos of my little sister and me playing (she died when she was 18 months old and I was 2, so those are priceless). If yours came out dark I do believe whoever did it probably did a crappy job and if you could get it redone I'd look into it. Unfortunately I'm not sure who to look for that would do that. Maybe a shop that develops pictures would know of someone.
Once I get all our slides scanned I might look at doing it for others and put out some of my samples, but right now just been too busy to do that. What I also did was I scanned in some photos, printed them on material and made a quilt out of them, so if you sew or quilt you could make pillows or something with old photographs.
Doctors, lawyers, judges for neighbors doesn't give a person class. - DUH
nm
Thanks for all these sweet answers and get this,,,
my dear one left for work at 12:30- just called and said he was talking with his friend in California and his friend met a new girl who said she was a size 14. My hubby wanted to know if I was that size or smaller, even a 12. Lordy, lordy, now you know why I say thank you Jesus for this man. I am a size 20 pants but would love to be a 14. I just carry myself well. Ladies, there is still hope out there for everyone!!!
thanks for all the answers to my questions--sm
I appreciate the input, even though it saddens me that this would even happen anywhere in the USA!
thanks for your answers/suggestions sm
i do know that twisting my hair flares it up, i've been twisting my hair for years! hard habit to break. i thought about having the Lasek surgery (after reading your post about eye surgery). Anyone out there had it and work good for you?
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