anyone else hate going to the doctor?

[cafe]

could the thing i want to get checked out be connected to an auto-immune/neurological disorder? if so i think it be a win

Could be and getting stuff checked out almost can't ever hurt.

 

[prplchknz]

well I'm being forced to go to the doctor for a cough i've had for a year.but it wanes and waxes so i don't think its important

 

[skylights]

Actually I always like going to the doctor. I have a genetic disorder so I grew up in and out of the hospital and doctor's offices. Medical settings are safe and comfortable and familiar environments for me.

As others have mentioned they are bound to protect your privacy, but the insurance thing is a sticky situation. I am fairly certain that you do not have to give them a reason you want to be seen, even if the secretary gets pissed at you. Or you can be very, very vague. I'd try to be truthful as you can while avoiding the specifics (for instance, you could say "a skin problem" and not give any more details). Like cafe said I'd level with the provider once you're there. They deal with people's confidentiality concerns all the time and they'll be able to tell you what they can do to help you navigate the situation.

You may also want to try to get a nurse practitioner or a doc you know has a little extra time to spend with you or a soft spot. I have utmost respect for doctors but NPs are trained in the nursing model of care, with more focus on holistic patient wellbeing, and usually will give a little more weight to personal concerns.

 

[WALMART]

I do. Fuck pride. It only hurts, it never helps.

 

[prplchknz]

I told my mom that i was making a doctors appointment for a cough i've had for forever. so she wouldn't be suprised by a bill.

 

[Bilateral Entry]

Some people are shitheads, and some are nice. Health care professionals are not exempt from those categories. Some doctors are shitbags, and some are really nice.

 

[prplchknz]

so I'm going friday for a chest xray and I'm planning.to.bring up the other thing. I'm taking a risk here bu saying for a long time I would pee.myseld when I threw up and than later when I coughed but it wouldn't show I said nothing about it. 6 months ago I caught a cold and was walking aroind with a wet spot on my pants. now I'm sick.again and Ive had to taken to wearing pads.cuz of the amount I'm losing. but I'm extremely embarrassed to bring it up to tje.doctor is there any tricks? I went threw a.particularly bad spell.a.year ago but it.mostly.cleared up.so I quit.worrying.about it

 

[/DG/]

Meh, I guess going to the doctor isn't exactly "fun," but it isn't bad either. I haven't been to the doctor in years because I never get sick. I suppose a check up might be good, but I can't drive or anything and I'm pretty sure I would need to know my parents' insurance info or something that I don't understand so it wouldn't matter anyway. But the last time they went they told me to pee in a cup and it was a tad messy. Sorry, but I can't aim!

Either way, I'd never feel comfortable telling them if something was wrong with me. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac so it'd be a bit stupid to bother them about everything when I am perfectly healthy.

so I'm going friday for a chest xray and I'm planning.to.bring up the other thing. I'm taking a risk here bu saying for a long time I would pee.myseld when I threw up and than later when I coughed but it wouldn't show I said nothing about it. 6 months ago I caught a cold and was walking aroind with a wet spot on my pants. now I'm sick.again and Ive had to taken to wearing pads.cuz of the amount I'm losing. but I'm extremely embarrassed to bring it up to tje.doctor is there any tricks? I went threw a.particularly bad spell.a.year ago but it.mostly.cleared up.so I quit.worrying.about it

Dude. The only "trick" is to see a doctor. This stuff isn't your average sniffles. You seriously need to get checked out.

 

[prplchknz]

Meh, I guess going to the doctor isn't exactly "fun," but it isn't bad either. I haven't been to the doctor in years because I never get sick. I suppose a check up might be good, but I can't drive or anything and I'm pretty sure I would need to know my parents' insurance info or something that I don't understand so it wouldn't matter anyway. But the last time they went they told me to pee in a cup and it was a tad messy. Sorry, but I can't aim!

Either way, I'd never feel comfortable telling them if something was wrong with me. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac so it'd be a bit stupid to bother them about everything when I am perfectly healthy.



Dude. The only "trick" is to see a doctor. This stuff isn't your average sniffles. You seriously need to get checked out.

I meant trick in telling the doctor

 

[/DG/]

I meant trick in telling the doctor

Oh ok. I'm glad that you're going, but sorry, I don't have any tricks. You're just going to have to blurt it out even though it's awkward. The awkward feeling will pass.

 

[prplchknz]

Oh ok. I'm glad that you're going, but sorry, I don't have any tricks. You're just going to have to blurt it out even though it's awkward. The awkward feeling will pass.

that's what I was afraid of

 

[/DG/]

that's what I was afraid of

Yeah the important thing is that that awkward feeling will be over very soon. It really won't take that long to tell him/her what's going on. Of course, I don't know what kind of tests they'll need to do, but those won't be as awkward.

Maybe just don't think about it right now and give yourself a treat after you go. Maybe a giant ice cream sundae? New clothes?

 

[prplchknz]

Yeah the important thing is that that awkward feeling will be over very soon. It really won't take that long to tell him/her what's going on. Of course, I don't know what kind of tests they'll need to do, but those won't be as awkward.

Maybe just don't think about it right now and give yourself a treat after you go. Maybe a giant ice cream sundae? New clothes?

i need.new.clothes but

 

[Ginkgo]

It depends on the doctor, frankly. A couple of years ago, my primary care physician gave me a written prescription for sunlight because my tests revealed that my body's level of vitamin D was waning. Given that I was pale at the time, it could have been interpreted as crass, but obviously he was just lightening the mood. Little things like that show that your doctor takes you, as a person, into consideration. It doesn't matter whether they do this out of an emotional drive to comfort, or whether they do it because they probably know the medical benefits of staying positive. As long as they're not strictly utilitarian about how they conduct their practice, it gives me peace of mind.

Sometimes it requires a sustained relationship with a primary care physician to make use of this comforting aspect of modern medicine, so being avoident or prejudiced about the bureaucracy of it can be counter-productive - especially if you have the financial privileges necessary to afford decent healthcare. It's sort of a rarity in the States for those who don't match the criteria for government aid. If I were you, [MENTION=360]prplchknz[/MENTION], I would be mindful of this. You probably are aware of it though.

As a side note, the argument against socialised heathcare that claims beach bums exploit the system is by and large absurd.

 

[JocktheMotie]

I really like it actually. Love getting all my stats and blood work and this and that. Love asking what this does and that does. Also think it's funny that when they try to test reflexes mine don't really do anything, and when they take my blood pressure they ask if I'm on sedatives. BORN THIS WAY.

Prpl, it's maybe a little embarrassing but I do believe doctors and medical pros generally want to help. There are 3 nurses and a doctor in my extended family and if they knew one of the people they were caring for was ashamed of something to disclose, and they could be helped, they would be heartbroken because they take their responsibility to their patients very seriously. If your doctor doesn't make you feel comfortable, it is worth looking at someone new, however if you feel respected and cared for by your current physician you should give them a chance.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

I don't mind the doctor so much, but the hospital....

Fuck that noise.

 

[prplchknz]

I really like it actually. Love getting all my stats and blood work and this and that. Love asking what this does and that does. Also think it's funny that when they try to test reflexes mine don't really do anything, and when they take my blood pressure they ask if I'm on sedatives. BORN THIS WAY.

Prpl, it's maybe a little embarrassing but I do believe doctors and medical pros generally want to help. There are 3 nurses and a doctor in my extended family and if they knew one of the people they were caring for was ashamed of something to disclose, and they could be helped, they would be heartbroken because they take their responsibility to their patients very seriously. If your doctor doesn't make you feel comfortable, it is worth looking at someone new, however if you feel respected and cared for by your current physician you should give them a chance.

I don't have a current doctor so I'm going to a.clinic that takes.my insurance.and try.to get a referal.I'm scared necause I don't know if they're gonna be mean

 

[ceecee]

I need to go, but I hate it and I'm scared they're gonna share why I'm there and it's extremely embarrasing, and than everyone's gonna make fun of me.

They're not and it's against the law for them to do so.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

They're not and it's against the law for them to do so.

Medical confidentiality is a thing yo.

 

[ceecee]

Medical confidentiality is a thing yo.

I guess if people actually saw what the federal regulations were, likely fines, absolute annihilation of a health care practice/facility/ambulatory center/pharmacy...etc for violations of HIPAA (just for starters, state laws are additional), they wouldn't feel so threatened. One thing I'm keeping an eye on is the ARod lawsuit. MLB could be in a world of shit for this.