What would it take to make you accept

[FurryFury]

i dont go to the hospital for nothing, but unfortunatly ive been there quite a bit.

i was quite the klutz growing up. and dancing through most of it didnt help.

hospital stuff
~ive broken each wrist/ arm multiple times
~ive had three cuncussions
~i tore a ligiment in my foot
~passing out multiple times
~extreme migrianes, usually resulting in more passing out
~broke my collarbone and ribs
~more sprained ankles then i remember, mostly from dancing

ambulence stuff
~passing out in front of collage authorities while underage.. i didnt have much of a choice in that one
~my father, an EMT, thought i broke my leg. turned out to be a really nasty sprain

usually sombody will just drive to the hospital if somethign is bad enough that i needed it

and, knock on wood, i havnt broken anything since middle school

AND passing out isnt "normal". ive done it for one reason or another since i was young. please please please take care of yourself.

Wow, that's quite a list.

I've had a few concussions myself. This seemed to pass far too quickly but otherwise be very similar.

I'm trying. As the day has worn on I've gotten more and more sore. I don't want to take anything for it because I'm not sure it would be wise given that I'm not sure what is going on with me.

My chest is also tight and sometimes I feel it's difficult to breathe. I can't figure out if it's just sore from throwing up or if I should really be concerned. I feel I can't cough as much as I need to right now.

I might actually call a doctor in the morning depending on how the night goes. I guess I should research tonight who I'm allowed to see versus who is supposed to be worth a flying crap just in case.

 

[FurryFury]

Heh, I wasn't in that place though till I did have what I had.

It would not take much now.

What it did take?

Almost passing out on the toilet with my husband right there (I described it as shitting glass shards) and a fever of 102, AND my bull telling me I was fucking nuts if I didn't go in. I got in, they told me I had appendicitis, but it was tangential to obvious Crohn's. The GI looked at me and said "my patients would have been begging for admission when you went to urgent care two days ago."

Apparently I'm tough. And dumb. I probably would have ruptured it if no one had gotten insistent.

Please do consider getting yourself checked out - M had some really REALLY strange neurological stuff and they found it was migraines - migraines that do not have a pain symptom, some people get them. You could well be fine - I'm just a "know WHY" person I guess. Among being queasy and vision problems, he was unable to remember the meanings of very basic words and would look at me and ask me "what does that word mean, nauseous?" That clinched it for me, we were going in.

I suspect I'm a whole lot like you were.

I'm considering getting checked out more and more as the night goes on. It's going to seriously fuck my schedule though. I don't even want to think about making it happen.

 

[FurryFury]

I wasn't insured when I was diagnosed and I had to wait 18 mos or whatever it is before my disease was not considered "pre-existing" when you are entertaining toxic megacolon as a possible outcome, you just go.

Broke you can fix. Debt you can pay.

Do not let fear of debt keep you from accessing what you need. They WILL treat you, you will just owe money. Money you may never pay off, but MD's generally WANT you to have access hospitals have non-profit funds and patient assistence funds, there are non-profits set up to help people. No one *has* to die in the street. Public hospitals are not pleasant, but I've entertained myself in them at times when I've had to.

(and the hospitals have insurers that pay them if you REALLY can't pay, too)

Wise words indeed.

 

[FurryFury]

I hate to beat a dead horse, but . . . don't you also have migraine problems? So, now you're passing out, falling, have migraines and nausea. The other issue is that most seizure will look, to a trained eye, like you passed out. I've seen two people have seizures and if it weren't for some training I'd have thought they were just stiff and sleeping. If none of the people who saw you 'fall' were trained they wouldn't know if you passed out or had a seizure.

Look at it this way, what if you put this off for years and you get to them and they say 'well if you'd come to us when you started having problems we could have helped you, but now it's too late. You're dying.'? Please, please, PLEASE go see a doctor. I'm not talking an ER visit, make an appt with a neurologist.

Actually I've never been diagnosed with migraines which, as I understand them are often debilitating. the research I've done on different types of headaches isn't conclusive. I suspect mine are of a lesser variety, due to allergies, stress and/or the problem with the curvical disks in my neck?

I can see why you might think that. I think others have suggested I might have them. I do often have headaches that last and last. At about three days, I sometimes lose my cool. At about seven days I usually go see my ENT guy who gives me shots in the butt and meds that may in fact make me sicker rather than better though the headache often lets up some.

I was asked if I had a history with epilepsy. I don't. Though I do know it can come on later in life. I have an acquaintance down the street whose life has been ruined by late onset epilepsy. She can no longer work, drive or anything. I've lost consciousness with concussions and anemia before but all incidents have been years apart.

I'm not going to put this off for years and years. At least that is not my plan. My original plan was to see how I did the next few days and two weeks. If I can't deal with it or have any new symptoms I will go to a doc in the next few days.

 

[FurryFury]

Things I've been in the ER for:

Crohns

Crohns

Crohns . . . (seeing a pattern)

A bad fall - I was afraid I'd broken a bone

Things my kids have been in the ER for:

Asthma

HIGH TEMP (three times 104.7)

Ear infection (no insurance and they're legally required to see us)

dehydration due to vomitting

Wow, that's quite a list.

*hug*

That kid can't breathe thing is scary. I've been there too.

 

[FurryFury]

There are those that rush to the Dr. when they stub their toe. There are those that won't go to the Dr. when it is obvious something serious is up. Once is as bad as the other IMHO.

Fury, whatever it is that is bothering you doesn't just affect you. You have kids to worry about. Kids that need their mom around. Don't be selfish and pig-headed about not going to the Dr. just because you don't like them.

I know I sound harsh and I make no apology for it. I lost a friend to cervical cancer 3 years ago. She had 2 sons, ages 9 and 13. She had all kinds of weird stuff going on for 5 damn years until she finally went to the doctor. By then it was far too late. Within 16 months her husband was a widower and her children motherless. All because she kept blowing off her symptoms when her cancer could have been treated. You are a big girl and can do what you want, but doing the right thing is responsible and mature.

/bitchy preachy rant.

Thanks for caring.

 

[FurryFury]

Lemme see...I've been to the emergency room four times in my life. Once was when my parents took me with a terrible bout of pneumonia when I was about 3 years old. They kept me there at the hospital overnight, which is the only time I've ever had to stay in the hospital. I also went when I was 19, when I broke my hand in a fall off a horse. When I was about 20, my boyfriend at the time and Kitty forced me to go one night because I had such a terrible kidney infection one weekend that I could hardly breathe. Then, at 21, I fell off another horse and dislocated my shoulder. That was the last one.

Now, even if I'm dying, I'm going to have to stay at home and die because I don't have insurance.

Ouch!

 

[FurryFury]

It depends. I have been to the ER for stitches. I have been when I couldn't stop vomiting and was dehydrated to start with. Took them 20 damn minutes to find a vein to draw blood from.
I went when I had crazy throbbing pressure in my neck and head and didn't know why. I went when I hurt my back and couldn't move or lay down with out horrible pain.
Other wise I tend to ignore things for as long as I can. If I'm sick, I don't rush off to the doctor.

I guess because I am responsible for the care of my 83 year old grandmother I take my health seriously. If something happened to me, she would be shipped to a nursing home in a heartbeat.

You sound a lot like me.

*hug*

I can't read pink btw. I had to quote you to read the above. My eyes must be older than yours.

 

[FurryFury]

I've been lucky. I've never needed an ambulance for anything. However I've called one for Sir - three times for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) so low He was unresponsive, and once when He developed peritonitis the first time. That was the only time He was transported to hospital....He spent the night in the ER and finally got a bed in the ward around 4pm the next day

Because He's on disability He has never had to pay. However I know there is a charge for those who aren't on a pension.

Back when I lived in NZ my father would need to go to the hospital sometimes when he had bowel problems (acute blockage caused by excessive radiation therapy for bowel cancer in 1981), yes grace he had a colostomy He would need to spend a night in there while they gave him pain relief and muscle relaxant injections to relieve the blockage. Mum and Dad paid a yearly subscription/donation to the ambulance service which entitled them to as many trips as they needed for free.

Fury I'm going to add my voice to the others and say get thee to the doctors.....from what you posted it could have been anything and especially if you passed out and can't remember stuff

Wow. Thanks for your post.

 

[FurryFury]

There were only two times when I've had an ambulance take me to the hospital. The first time, I was fourteen and still on my parents' insurance. I passed out in class, turned out to be hyperventilation brought on by an anxiety attack.

The second time was when I was in a car accident and I had a slight concussion. The only reason I let them take me was because I certainly wouldn't have had to pay for it - I wasn't driving, and I was in the car that wasn't at fault, so it was on someone else's insurance. I wouldn't have been able to afford it otherwise.

I didn't go to the doctor for my bronchitis either. I just plain didn't have the money for it.

But this does sound serious, and I'd probably get it checked out.

Thanks.

I'm considering it more and more.

 

[graceanne]

Actually I've never been diagnosed with migraines which, as I understand them are often debilitating. the research I've done on different types of headaches isn't conclusive. I suspect mine are of a lesser variety, due to allergies, stress and/or the problem with the curvical disks in my neck?

Another idea - could those disks have cut of blood to the brain long enough to make you lose consciousness?

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I'm not going to put this off for years and years. At least that is not my plan. My original plan was to see how I did the next few days and two weeks. If I can't deal with it or have any new symptoms I will go to a doc in the next few days.

I hear that. As long as you go see a doctor if things continue or get worse.

 

[FurryFury]

Let's see, as I think on it, I've passed out more often that I first thought.

I was playing on a concrete wall at three. I woke up in a medical facility of some sort and immediately lied about it. I'd been forbidden to play there. I don't know how I got to the medical facility. I could have been carried. There was one on the compound we were living on at the time. I could have been driven. I sort of doubt an ambulance was involved but I was out for a while. To this day my family loves to tell the story of my "first" lie. Bitches.

At five I was hit by a car while crossing a street. I'm not sure how I got to that medical facility either. I'm not sure if that compound had one.

I broke my arm one summer after fifth grade. Went to the doc three days later as the pain became worse and worse.

In middle school a piece of a light bulb I accidentally broke flew into the back of my leg. So my Grand took me in for stitches. The doc was really freaky about not wanting me to watch. He got pretty offensive. It's my wound bitch, let me fucking watch if I want to.

I remember passing out in the joint shower, that was around fifth grade or so, at the University of TN while I was visiting with my Mom who was taking summer classes. I woke up, went about life with no one the wiser. I'm pretty sure that was anemia. No medical care that time.

A mono like thing took me out in high school. I was anemic then too. I remember Mom telling me what to eat while she was gone. I remember wishing Dad would either die or quit hammering on the damn roof. I vaguely remember crawling to the bathroom but the whole day went by and suddenly Mom was home again bitching cause I didn't eat. Hell. I didn't know that much time had passed. That was back when I had a real Mom who would actually take a day off and nurse me if I needed it. LOL.

When I was on a trip with friends, I got a severe case of food poisoning crossed with way too much drinking and those over the counter "stay awake" drugs. Lot's of praying to die, throwing up and passing out. Saw the doc. He wanted to put me in the hospital for anemia and dehydration. I said no, went to the bathroom, passed out. Insisted on going home anyway. That was in college. Mom again nursed me. I so miss that shit.

I was in the hospital for my first child birth of course. Now with all my crunchy Mom friends I'm wondering why I did that.

A bungee cord jump less than a year later lead to some serious pain. Eventually, and right before a trip, I went into the ER to find it was a torn cartilage issue. That means thanks for your money and your time but there is not a damn thing we can do for your ass.

Second child in hospital, C section.

Fell off a horse. Kept passing out. First aide trained friend and nurse took me home. Thanks. The pain in my back made me run to my then, regular doc. He was pissed I drove myself. I didn't realize I'd even hit my head. I refused to take a cat scan till the next day cause I had to get home in time to make sure my little girl, who I'd been protecting in the fall, knew I was okay before she went on her visit. That one was my first cat scan.

Kidney stone incident a year or so ago, had me panting on the floor for three or more hours. Husband took me to the ER but it all just stopped right as we got there. Suddenly I could see, think, and walk. Turned around and came home without seeking help. Called doc after researching things. He said there was nothing he could do.

I know. I'm odd, bad, stubborn and stupid.

 

[FurryFury]

Another idea - could those disks have cut of blood to the brain long enough to make you lose consciousness?



I hear that. As long as you go see a doctor if things continue or get worse.

It's possible. I really don't think so. My research on that issue doesn't mention that as a possibility though.

Yes, I certainly will.

Thanks

 

[FurryFury]

There were only two times when I've had an ambulance take me to the hospital. The first time, I was fourteen and still on my parents' insurance. I passed out in class, turned out to be hyperventilation brought on by an anxiety attack.

The second time was when I was in a car accident and I had a slight concussion. The only reason I let them take me was because I certainly wouldn't have had to pay for it - I wasn't driving, and I was in the car that wasn't at fault, so it was on someone else's insurance. I wouldn't have been able to afford it otherwise.

I didn't go to the doctor for my bronchitis either. I just plain didn't have the money for it.

But this does sound serious, and I'd probably get it checked out.

Thanks for your post.

 

[FurryFury]

Ive never ridden in an ambulance *knocks on wood*. However passing out, chest pain, shortness of breath would all be things that would take me there..

wait a minute.. what am I saying. I've never passed out, but those others.. I've brushed off, so I'd probably do that and try and treat myself first.

LOL, you sound a little like me.

 

[FurryFury]

I figure no one is a better steward of my body than me. No one else lives in it or knows it the way I do.

That being said, I don't know everything but I do my research and docs certainly don't know everything either.

 

[graceanne]

I figure no one is a better steward of my body than me. No one else lives in it or knows it the way I do.

That being said, I don't know everything but I do my research and docs certainly don't know everything either.

Doctors are idiots. They're a tool and worth NOTHING if you don't do your research. you have to be proactive or you might as well not go see them - cause it's not like they give a fuck.

 

[FurryFury]

Doctors are idiots. They're a tool and worth NOTHING if you don't do your research. you have to be proactive or you might as well not go see them - cause it's not like they give a fuck.

We see eye to eye then!

 

[graceanne]

We see eye to eye then!

Oh, we do. I do not like doctors, but they are a necessary evil - in most cases cause I can't write a prescription - like when the kids have an ear infection. I mostly go to get the script, I know what's wrong. That said, I also don't know it all. I'd research it, and go see a doctor and tell him/her what I want them to do.

 

[snowy ciara]

I'm sorry you're icky Furry, put please do the doctor thing. I know it sucks, but it may be a lot worse if you wait.

Voice of experience here.

As for what will get me to accept the ambulance ride, only if I'm not able to decide for myself. For example, the horseback riding fall from Hell, I didn't get a choice and went in the ambulance.

The infamous Crohn's emergency room trip, I tried to drive myself, but ended up calling a friend to take me.

When I broke my pelvis the first time, I was 13 and I didn't get to make the decision.

Me: "Hello Mr. EMT? I think it's better to lay on my right side, because I can feel the break moving when I'm on my back."

EMT: "NO! You are a CHILD! YOU have no idea what you're talking about. ON YOUR BACK, NOW!"

Orthopedic Consult in the ER: "It's a classic left quadrant fracture and they transported her on her back? What the BLOODY HELL were they thinking! Bone frags EVERYWHERE!"

Mom: "And she asked to lay on her right side too...."

All in all, I'm rather glad I can't remember the hospital ride on the falling off the horse incident.

 

[FurryFury]

Oh, we do. I do not like doctors, but they are a necessary evil - in most cases cause I can't write a prescription - like when the kids have an ear infection. I mostly go to get the script, I know what's wrong. That said, I also don't know it all. I'd research it, and go see a doctor and tell him/her what I want them to do.

I know what you mean.

 

[FurryFury]

I'm sorry you're icky Furry, put please do the doctor thing. I know it sucks, but it may be a lot worse if you wait.

Voice of experience here.

As for what will get me to accept the ambulance ride, only if I'm not able to decide for myself. For example, the horseback riding fall from Hell, I didn't get a choice and went in the ambulance.

The infamous Crohn's emergency room trip, I tried to drive myself, but ended up calling a friend to take me.

When I broke my pelvis the first time, I was 13 and I didn't get to make the decision.

Me: "Hello Mr. EMT? I think it's better to lay on my right side, because I can feel the break moving when I'm on my back."

EMT: "NO! You are a CHILD! YOU have no idea what you're talking about. ON YOUR BACK, NOW!"

Orthopedic Consult in the ER: "It's a classic left quadrant fracture and they transported her on her back? What the BLOODY HELL were they thinking! Bone frags EVERYWHERE!"

Mom: "And she asked to lay on her right side too...."

All in all, I'm rather glad I can't remember the hospital ride on the falling off the horse incident.

My GOD I guess not! I wouldn't want to remember that either.



Wow! That is so scary.

Honestly, I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone last night.

Right now I'm trying to decide how to proceed if I decide to. I'm thinking an Internal Med dude first, then perhaps a Neurologist.

 

[marieR19]

I used to hate hospitals, but I've gotten used to them in the past two years.

I've never ridden in an ambulance, thank goodness, and I hope I'll never have to.

For about two years (2005-2007) I didn't have a regular primary doctor, so any serious pain took me to the ER, even if it wasn't life-threatening. I simply didn't know where else to go. I went to the ER FIVE times in two years for unbearable canker sores, and that may sound like I was being a wimp, but they were seriously unbearable to the point where I couldn't talk, couldn't eat, couldn't even lay down. Sooooo much pain. (I get those things a lot)

I've gone to the hospital twice for sexual-related things, one of which I posted about here, when my butt was bleeding. The other was when I was younger and I got something stuck in my vagina (don't judge, I was young enough that I didnt really know better!).

In 2006 I went to the hospital twice for panic attacks that weren't the regular ones I get once a week or so, they were ones where I was seeing things and hearing things and totally flipping out.

*realizes how much I just confessed in this post* Well, I've never pretended to not trust you all, so... lol


Heather

 

[graceanne]

I went to the ER FIVE times in two years for unbearable canker sores, and that may sound like I was being a wimp, but they were seriously unbearable to the point where I couldn't talk, couldn't eat, couldn't even lay down. Sooooo much pain. (I get those things a lot)
Heather

I get those, too. Mostly when I eat too much sugar. Try drinking green tea next time you get one (or two or seven). It really helps me. First off, it numbs them and second they heal faster.

 

[FurryFury]

Thanks for posting Heather.

*HUG*



I've just gotten done checking my "heath provider's" web site for the docs I'm allowed to go to.

I've taken out the ones who are not located within 30 miles or so. Also any old frat bros of my ex. Now I'm looking for listings of "the best" docs for internal med and neurology.