I hate Doctors

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Some of you might flame, but I just needed to vent and everyone else I know is in class...

So, I decided to vent here.

For the past 4 years of my life, I've been in side-splitting pain day in and day out due to a severe case of Gastritis and a EXTREMELY severe case of acid reflux. Normally, when people get an excess of acid, it goes up into their esophagus, and we call that 'heart burn.' Mine goes to the back of my throat and also down into my intestines.

So, I've been taking medication for that, and it's been good. But, I got one prescription filled, that said it had another refill on it, so I didn't have to call the doctor again for the next two bottles.

Those two bottles ran out, and when the pharmacy went to call my Doctor she basically shrugged and said, "He's 18, not my problem." [she's a pediatrician]

So, for the last few weeks, I haven't had my medication, and because of it, I'm losing sleep, my food isn't settling properly, and I have to avoid certain situations that set me far away from a toilet, if you know what I mean. At one point, I went a while with out my meds because I was having this rebellion thing where I thought that my body could overcome anything and I was superman... that ended with me on the side of the road, throwing up a copious amount of blood proceeded by a 3 day stay in the ICU and then a 11 day stay in basic care being closely monitored.

So, basically, if I don't get a prescription in the next few weeks, I'm going to disappear for a while again.

Now, flame away if you must.

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[iDesignBoxes 10+ year member]

Get a different doctor?

 

[Tiger Bass 5,000+ posts]

I don't really see a reason to flame you because you might end up dying.

 

[Tiger Bass 5,000+ posts]

Unless you're stupid. You're not stupid are you?

 

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

Go get a full allergy suite, sounds like your probably allergic to most protiens. I know folks who have a similar issue. Turns out dairy, wheat and a lot of other stuff is just out of the question.

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

Go to a different doctor. You should be able to have meds by the end of the day //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif Protonix is teh shit!! I have reflux too.... but I drink a lot

 

[jdc753 10+ year member]

dang that sucks for sure. Sounds like you need to be calling around looking for a "big boy" doctor and make sure that all your medical records get transfered and that they will get you the perscription as well as look into dietary changes to help things. I get the occasional heart burn and such sometimes right up into my throat and such but most certainly not as bad as you.

Best of luck in finding a doctor and one that will work with you, its simply amazing the night and day difference between a good doctor and one that doesn't care anymore.

 

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

Kurt Cobain got severe depression and hooked on heroine and blew his brains out because of a similar problem to yours. Get a new doctor, get an allergy test suite.

 

[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

Call your pediatrician and talk to them directly and explain what is going on, I can't imagine they won't do something for you even if its a few days of pills until you can see a big boy doctor.

Warning: When you start going to the big boy doctor you no longer get a lollipop, we know how you love ******* on things.

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

is this really that difficult?

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, well, my Pediatrician was out of town for the last 2 weeks on a honeymoon or some ish.

I've been calling her office every day now trying to see if she knew of any doctors I could go to. She sent in the prescription today, and if Publix doesn't fuck it up, I should be able to take my meds today.

But it'll be a few months before I can drink soda again, or eat Curry Goat. =\

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

is this really that difficult?

Doctors and prescriptions don't fall out of the fcking sky. Not to mention I need to find a doctor that my health insurance covers.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

dang that sucks for sure. Sounds like you need to be calling around looking for a "big boy" doctor and make sure that all your medical records get transfered and that they will get you the perscription as well as look into dietary changes to help things. I get the occasional heart burn and such sometimes right up into my throat and such but most certainly not as bad as you.
Best of luck in finding a doctor and one that will work with you, its simply amazing the night and day difference between a good doctor and one that doesn't care anymore.

Thanks man. I've changed my diet radically. I eat a lot of healthy foods, but tend to stay away from vegetables 'cause they're harder to digest, I stopped eating fast food, and I very rarely eat dairy.

Sadly, my favorite meal is Curry Goat [Jamaican dish], it's fcking delicious, spicy... but sooo good. I can only eat it maybe once a year. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

Get a different Doctor, and if I were you I would get what is called a Nissen wrap. This procedure is where they take a portion of your stomach and wrap it around your asophogous in order to keep the sphincter valve closed and preventing acid reflux all together.

I have had this done, and I had acid reflux all my life, but I think my smoking has contributed most to it. I haven't had it since and and no problems with digestion what so ever. If your reflux persists too long, you could possibly catch the big C in your throat or asophogous.

Seriously...look into it man. You WON'T regret it.

 

[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

hahahaha he said sphichter!!