In ER tonight finding out if my kidney is misbehaving. Seems so to me, but tests will tell.
Daughters visit to her doctor was as unpleasant as could possibly be.Neurologist criticized daughters hair, clothes. She asked directly about daughters sexual history right in front of me. In our case it was fine,but usually should not be.done that way. She rebuked daughter for her school performance and changing from the child she had once been. Not fair to say to a teen 'why are you not the cute biddable creature you were at age 12?'
I really do not do medical stuff as a hobby. I would rather have spent my day some other way. Any other way.
Thinking fondly of you all. Sleep well internet people.
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Hope it is nothing serious, and even if it is so, is something readily treatable.
Seriously consider a new doctor, now that presumably you have a prescription and time to find one. I would be so distrustful of that person's ability to really listen to me as a person and patient.
And feel better yourself! *hugs*
Some years ago, my FORMER physician saw me in his office for a badly infested toe. I was quite pregnant with baby #7 at the time. The first words out of his mouth were "When are you going to have your tubes tied??" I responded with "What has that got to do with my infected toe??" After completing the appointment, I went straight to the head of the facility and complained about this uncalled for and insulting remark. He retired shortly after.
I will keep you in my prayers, and hope your medical problems are minor and quickly fixed!! Thanks for your good wishes!
I hope you got better people to deal with at ER and hope the kidney is not misbehaving
You and C must both be furious with the doctor. It sounds like she's completely lost the plot and has absolutely no understanding of or empathy with teenagers. C would have been quite with her rights to tell her where to get off! I know changing doctors is likely to be an almighty hassle but it sounds like it would be worth finding a more doctor who has better understanding of how a condition like this affects teenagers, not just young children.
*hugs and all good wishes and kind thoughts to you both*
Dave
I already said what I think about a new neurologist and I think it is even more important after your recent experience.C does not need or deserve to be treated that way at all].Nor do you - you are both intelligent and capable women and a loving mother and daughter to boot and she is well oot of order.
I was for two years a member of a voluntary group in which neuro patients( including some with seizures ) were asked to work with young doctors who were hoping to specialise in neurology and we assessed their skills in listening and memorising and feedingback to the patient what they heard to check and also their engaging in a cooperative relationship...
It does matter - however good this womans knowledgle of anti seizure medication it goes far beyond that to be a good neurologist. Docile children and grateful parents - what a boost to a docotrs ego - she is her own witness to her own problem.
As she should remember First do no harm.