posted on February 4, 2006 10:55:30 AM new
There's nothing worse than a doctor's receptionist who insists you tell her what is wrong in a room full of other patients. I know most of us have experienced this, and I love the way this senior citizen handled it.
An 86 year old man walked into a crowded doctor's office. As he approached the desk, the receptionist said, "Yes sir, what are you seeing the doctor for today?"
"There's something wrong with my pecker," he replied.
The receptionist became irritated and said, "You shouldn't come into a crowded office and say things like that."
"Why not? You asked me what was wrong and I told you," he said.
The receptionist replied, "You've obviously caused some embarrassment in this roomful of people. You should have said there is something wrong with your ear or something and then discussed the problem further with the doctor in private."
The man replied, "You shouldn't ask people things in a room full of others, if the answer could embarrass anyone."
The man walked out, waited several minutes and then re-entered. The receptionist smiled smugly and asked, "Yes?"
"There's something wrong with my ear," he stated.
The receptionist nodded approvingly and smiled, knowing he had taken her advice. "And what is wrong with your ear, sir?"
"I can't pee out of it," the man replied.
The doctor's office erupted in laughter.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
posted on February 4, 2006 03:35:19 PM new
LOL.....good one, bear...lol
Think I might even copy it and take it into my doctor's office.
Announcing what I'm there for, in front of all, has been a peeve of mine - patient confidentially and all.
[ edited by Linda_K on Feb 4, 2006 03:38 PM ]
posted on February 4, 2006 04:36:29 PM new
Well I had to post it after my trip to the Dr yesterday. Went in for a major sinus infection. I get one a year without fail. Told him what the problem was (sinus pain) & what I needed (antibiotics).
What I got was xrays of the sinus cavity's & 2 injections. And an appointment for a CT scan next week to make sure the pain wasn't caused by a mini stroke.
Felt like going out into the waiting room to fill a specimen cup.
Good news is half of this years deductable has been paid.
So now I'm looking at the options for supplemental Medicare insurance.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
posted on February 4, 2006 05:53:41 PM new
Bear - why don'y you do what normal people do and order antibiotics from Mexico.
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posted on February 4, 2006 07:48:35 PM new
Bear - I've done it twice but both times I was able to just run across the border and get them. As far as what to get... just get a note of what your doc gives you this time - you'll know what to order for the next or what to pick up the next time you or a friend go south.
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posted on February 4, 2006 09:03:11 PM new
Maggie, it started in my sinuses then became a nauseating pain that started in my left temple that caused slight blurring in my left eye.
No pain in the left shoulder, chest or arm. When it happened, the first ting I thought of was a stroke but my vision didn't darken or reduce into tunnel vision like with heat stroke (I've done that). After laying down for an hour or so the eye stopped hurtiing
Since I received the 2 injections I haven't had a recurrence of the pain and I can finally breath freely.
Guess he wants to play it safe. If nothing shows up on the CT (go ahead and say it), he wants to do a ultrasound on the carotid arteries and scan for any blockage.
Another possibility he mentioned was of a migraine in that one eye.
Guess I just need a two million mile overhaul.
Fenix, I know the antibiotics that work best on my sinus infections, plain ole penicillin based stuff. I'm allergic to others like Ceftin.
If I ever get back down to the border (havent been to Laredo or Brownsville since the early 80's) back in my truckin days I will make a treck to stock up.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
posted on February 4, 2006 09:27:36 PM new
Maggie, I'm too dam mean to let something like this stop me. Really dont think it is anything but the sinuses.
Besides I need to aggravate a friends grand son (age 8) for may more years before I go.
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
posted on February 5, 2006 12:58:51 AM new
bear - Another thought came back to me. Might consider asking your doctor when you next see him/her.
I'd never heard of 'eye strokes' before....until my [call him] FIL had the same systems you've had. Went to the doc..they did the CT...and told him, yes, he'd had a stroke....but in his EYE.
I'd never heard of that before. And nothing appeared wrong when you looked at his eyes either...no weakness, redness, etc. Perfectly normal. BUT in hindsight he had asked the eye doctor, previously, about 'floaters' he was seeing in that eye. Guess they sometimes are the first system of an 'eye stroke'.
You didn't mention having 'floaters' in your eye(s) though.
Anyway...just something I wanted to run by you. Possibility that is what happened with you....but...then maybe not.
Just take it easy...don't push yourself in any way...please.
posted on February 15, 2006 12:03:54 PM new
Bear - it's good to hear that all is well. Wouldn't be much fun around here if we couldn't annoy you with liberalism.
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posted on February 15, 2006 12:36:05 PM new
Bear, that's wonderful news!!! After I posted to the other thread, I thought about migraines (like your doctor mentioned). I get them maybe 2 or 3 times a year and they always start behind my eye and only effect one side of my head. It could explain what you felt. (??)
Also, if you need an antibiotic quickly, become friends with a farmer. They buy it by the quart for injections (horses, etc.), or maybe you can get Prof to send you a cup full.
[ edited by Linda_K on Feb 4, 2006 03:38 PM ]