What’s up Doc?
Ok, I have to rant. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have been sick off and on since November 4th. I have seen two doctors, both of which said that is typical of having a small child. Been there, done that the past three years - this is different. Why is my child well, and my husband well, when in the past we were all sick together? I was sent in for testing, only because they were humoring me. I was passed off like I didn’t know what I was talking about.
So, last night I went in to have my body fat checked (16.7% - yeah!!!). But, the personal trainer advised me not to lose anymore because it would compromise my immune system. After I told him my story, he agreed that is why I have been sick so much. Why could a personal trainer who only has to study 3 months to pass a test tell me why I’m sick all the time, but two doctors who studies 8 years + couldn’t? This sort of thing infuriates me. We put our trust and health into the hands of doctors, and half the time we are dismissed with our concerns. I went though a similar thing with my son when he was a new born. It took 4 doctor visits over the course of 6 months to tell us he had exzema. It’s not like that is a rare thing in young children. They should have been able to diagnose this on the first visit!
Anyways, I just had to get that off my chest. Thanks for reading!
January 7, 2009 at 5:12 pm
My son was diagnosed (and treated) for several years with asthma. When it just never seemed to get any better, I took him to new doctors, hoping to find a more effective treatment. Or at least better drugs to cope with it. He had terrible attacks during hockey practice mostly. The more persistent adventure led to tests that showed he did not have ashtma at all, but a vocal chord spasm thing. All the drugs, inhalers, etc had been for nothing.
January 7, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Doesn’t that just frusterate and irritate you to no end? I think that Dr.’s are so used to people coming in and complaining about insignificant things, that when someone comes in complaining about something valid they simpy dismiss it lumping you in with the rest of the crowd. I can’t say how important I think it is to persue something when you don’t feel or believe its right. I have heard this happen especially to so many mothers regarding their children. We trust our childrens health and lives to these dr’s!