Okay, so hate is a strong word...but if there was something really really REALLY close to 'hate', that is what I feel for her!
I have been having a lot of joint pain lately...Usually, it is in my knees and back but lately, the pain has been more in my hips and my left shoulder. I had an appointment scheduled last week, but my dr's office is only ran by one lady. When she is out sick or busy, they cancel all the appointments and reschedule...DUMB! So, I was already irritated that I had to change my plans. When I went in today, I went through everything with the first nurse...
So you have pain?
Yes ma'am, it started in my knees which don't seem to be bothering me lately. My back was also hurting but now it is just in my hips and my left shoulder.
Did you have an injury or fall?
No, I had a pinched nerve in my shoulder MONTHS ago but nothing since.
You have thalassemia, does that affect you?
It used to, but now I take vitamins that replace the iron. I am not as tired and I don't get sick as often.
(Insert some boring story about some girl she knew that had thalassemia)
Do you think it could be arthritis? I don't know if I have any family history but the pain seems to be just in my joints.
The DR will let you know when she comes in.
Okay, thanks.
(I got to the dr office at 1:30, appt at 1:45, dr didn't come in until 2:20)
The doctor comes in and says...
So, you have pain?
(Seriously?????) Yes ma'am, it started in my knees which don't seem to be bothering me lately. My back was also hurting but now it is just in my hips and my left shoulder. They hurt so bad that I am losing sleep because I am constantly tossing and turning all night trying to get comfortable.
Did you have any injury or did you fall?
No, just a pinched nerve a few months ago, but nothing since.
Okay, stand here and move your arm like this, this and this.
(I do all motions, some with more pain than others.)
Okay, lie down so I can feel your hips.
(I do and mention it is only when I am on my side that it hurts)
OOOHHH, You have bursitis. I will give you an anti-inflammatory, we will send you for an x-ray of the shoulder so we can see what's wrong with that, and then we will send for a referral to start physical therapy. See my nurse at the front.
This all took about 3 minutes!!
The nurse gave me the prescription for my x-ray and sent me to the WRONG office 20 minutes out of my way!! All so that I could turn right around and go another 30 minutes in the other direction...She sent my meds to the WRONG pharmacy!! I waited in line for 15 minutes for them to tell me they were at a different pharmacy and another 15 minutes to actually get them when I got to the right pharmacy!!
I left my house at 12:45 and didn't get home until 5:00pm!!! Needless to say, I'm a little pissed off!
She barely even looked at me! I already called and left a message telling them all of the things they did wrong today...which I NEVER do! and I will be calling Tricare tomorrow to find out where I can go for a second opinion....stupid stupid STUPID!!!!
/rant
