Worst Doc of my life. :(

SCBride2007

I don't want to go into the whole thing because I am really upset about it, but here's something for you guys.

I went, waited for an hour, they called me back, a nurse in training (not kidding), who didn't even know how to work the scale or temperature thing (again, not kidding), asked me ten tons of Qs. I told her all about what had been going on. Pos, then neg, etc. She went and talked to the doc and he said that I had to take a urine test first. I said, "I really don't want to just spend $15 for a urine pregnancy test today. I came because the woman on the phone said I would probably get a blood test done because of the situation." I knew that their preg tests sometimes aren't as sensitive as the ones on the market or whatever. 

 Anyway, so I took it, the doc came in and said it was negative. I said, "I know, I told you that I got a negative one this morning and that I wanted a beta done." I proceeded to reexplain the situation. He said, "Well, if in three weeks you don't have your period, come in then." I protested and told him what the lady on the phone told me and he said, "Well, even if you have HCG in your blood, that doesn't mean that you are pregnant. It has to be really high to mean you are pregnant." WTH?!?!?!

I left, crying and $15 poorer. I guess I'll just wait it out.

P.S. The office, which I had never been to before since I'm new to the area, had 9ft ceilings (creepy!), kelly green walls, and the nurses or med assistants were all under 25!... Never going back there again.
 

iowandfw

really high hcg to be pregnant? hmmm, I think my docs would disagreem but I am not an expert. sorry for your shittty experience. but good choice on not going back.

biomaj5

Good lord, they all sound horrible! You should find another doctor quickly. Sorry that they sucked so bad.

averyhappygirl

Wow. I'm really shocked that your Dr. wouldn't just get a blood test from you esp. since you got a positive HPT and then a negative digital. Hm. I really don't know what you can do, but I'd call back in the morning and demand a refund or a free beta. I hate when Dr.s ignore what you are saying and let you leave feeling like you just wasted your time. Sorry.

asherwest

sorry for your expierence/ call and talk to the manager of the clinic that is just poor pt care!

SupaSaucy

Is this your first cycle charting?

texas77

was that your family dr or ob/gyn?

SCBride2007

Supa-- yes, 1st cycle charting.

Texas-- This is a family doc. I'd never been there before because I am new to the area. A teacher I work with recommended them.  

SupaSaucy

OK I'm assuming this is your first month charting based on your blog.  Why didn't you wait until your period was definitely late until you went to the dr?  How do you know how long your LP is?  Your temp drop today looks like it's time for AF so stop peeing on stuff and obsessing over it.

SCBride2007

Supa--- I went to the doctor because of the positive test, then negative test. I have NEVER had an LP longer than 14 days, and today is 14. Still no AF. I wrote why I wanted to go in a prior post. To have a blatant positive then a negative  was heartbreaking, so I wanted to know for sure.

And I'm not peeing on any more stuff... thanks for the advice though. Really helpful.  

Anna&Matt

Sorry you had a crappy experience with the doctor today. If you still don't have AF by Monday I would definitely call an OB and go see him/her and get a blood test. FWIW I know my doctor will draw blood from anyone with a late period who requests it. GL, don't give up until AF shows.