vent and what do you think?

Re: vent and what do you think?

• kat72883 member

  June 2011

  umm, isn't that what you were trying to do?  It depends on how much you like your doctor.  If you really like your doctor and don't want to switch, I would maybe bring it up with him/her about how you're treated by the staff.  If you don't care, maybe switch, but remember it could be just as bad somewhere else.  I have this problem a lot, where I love my doctor but I don't like the receptionist or whatever.  I used to hate the lady at my OB but I guess she retired or something, because they're all newer now.

  
  

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• ellewoodsSC member

  June 2011

  That was a lousy comment!  I hate having to wait to talk to the nurses when you know you should be seen by dr or have to speak directly with one.  Switching offices now because of a nurse seems a little extreme, perhaps you can express your displeasure by talking to office manager or mentioning this to the doc.  I hope they manage to figure out the issue.     
  

  

  
  

  

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• SpinningJess

  June 2011

  kat72883:

  umm, isn't that what you were trying to do?  It depends on how much you like your doctor.  If you really like your doctor and don't want to switch, I would maybe bring it up with him/her about how you're treated by the staff.  If you don't care, maybe switch, but remember it could be just as bad somewhere else.  I have this problem a lot, where I love my doctor but I don't like the receptionist or whatever.  I used to hate the lady at my OB but I guess she retired or something, because they're all newer now.

  This, particularly the bolded part.  That was an insenstive comment and uncalled for.  I would call back and insist on either speaking with or seeing the DOCTOR and no one else.  If they refuse, find a better doctor.  You have time!

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• katiesue55419

  June 2011

  I understand being frustrated, but to be fair, lightheadedness during pregnancy can mean something or nothing. Therefore, my experience has been that the nurses will not even try to tell you what they think is going on over the phone. With some symptoms we have while pregnant, there are just too many variables.  I had a lot of lightheadedness/passing out during the 1st Tri, so I've been there and it sucks! I'm sorry you're dealing with this, but I wouldn't ditch your OB just yet. Like pp's have said, perhaps you should have a conversation with your doc or office manager about the situation if you really feel they were out of line.

  

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• ababymaybe member

  June 2011

  I don't think it's a huge deal. When in doubt, nurses will typically tell you go to see someone. It's a liability thing-- if they tell you not to worry, and something ends up being wrong, then they could be held liable for that.

  Where I live, speaking to a doctor over the phone is a non-option-- as in, never happens. So you can make an appt with your dr (or go to L&D if you feel it's warranted) or wait it out if you don't think it's serious. Dizziness may just be dehydration or low blood pressure, but better safe than sorry.

  

  
  

  

  
  

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• terrijason member

  June 2011

  I think I am going to wait to make any decision until 1. I am Calm.  2. until after my next appointment.  I'll see what my doc says about the dizziness at the appointment.
  

  

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• weddingbells2010 member

  June 2011

  If it's the first time someone has been rude or obnoxious, I might chalk it up to that person having a bad day.  After several repeats, though, I'd reconsider how much I like that doctor.  I decided to switch because even though I loved my doctor, I hated the office so much that it was making it stressful to go.  I couldn't be happier that I switched!

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