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Doctors are just practicing.

kittenslovekittenslove member
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I am taking deep breaths while writing this.

Last month, I went to the doctor saying I thought I had a UTI. They did a strip test in the office, but did not send anything out. Basically told me that I was a hypochondriac. To be fair, I also wanted to be checked for Lyme disease (I had found a deer tick, this is standard procedure in my area) and I had also noticed a "bump" on my cervix while I was charting. The idea that I felt myself was foreign to them, and it kinda freaked them out. I think they just ignored me after that.

Here we are a month later, I went back to the doctor on Friday because I am way late, nauseas all the time, and have no energy. They did a few blood tests (pregnancy, thyroid) and sent out a urine sample. I get the call today, I DID have a UTI, and they believe it has moved to my kidneys (this has happened to me before). They also want me to come back in, they think I should be tested for Lyme disease.

I am frustrated only because this is now my third visit, so three co-pays, three days of missed work. It is frustrating that because I don't fit the "standard" symptoms, my fears are consistently dismissed. I know it doesn't burn when I pee, but it never does when I get these infections. I knew something was wrong, and I don't understand why they wouldn't just run the panels when I asked, especially considering my past history.

Not only that, I still don't have a reason for my late period. Kidney infection doesn't make sense. I don't think it is stress, because my understanding is that would just cause a delay in Ovulation, but I had a positive OPK, and I saw a rise in temps (although my chart is spotty at best in August). I did not think the luteal could be affected.  I made an appointment with the Gyno, and was able to get in Oct 1. Since this is my first late period, I am hoping it is nothing serious. (If anyone has similar experiences, please share!)

Right now I am just annoyed, not just at the doctors but at myself as well. I know in this day of age we need to be our own advocates. And I have found my doctor patronizing in the past. I only joined this practice for a doctor who left two years ago, but I did not know any others so I stayed. I need to change primaries, but I honestly don't know anyone who likes theirs, and I also felt "better the evil I know". Right now though, I want to get through this health scare and find someone new.

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    amberhoothootamberhoothoot member
    Yeah definitely sounds like your office stinks. Might need to find a new doc.

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    duncs107duncs107 member
    edited September 2013
    I hope they figure out what's going on. I don't think you "might" need to find a new one as PP stated, I think you absolutely need to find a new one ASAP. 
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    duncs107duncs107 member
    @clecyclist good luck to you tomorrow ::hugs::
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    KingLEDKingLED member
    I'm so sorry you're going through this.  You should definitely find a new doctor.  Having a doctor you're not completely comfortable with and trust is awful.  I hope you're able to find someone you like soon and get things figured out.
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    Amy+RyanAmy+Ryan member
    I agree that you need to look for a new doctor now instead of waiting. If they aren't listening to your concerns and putting your best interest first than it's time to go elsewhere. I also despise going to the doctor because they all seem so money hungry!

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    hupp0013hupp0013 member
    Good luck finding someone new! I hope you get everything figured out and feel better soon!
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    TeeJ526TeeJ526 member
    Ugh... That's awful. I'm sorry that you had to deal with that. I agree with the others. You need to find a new doc like yesterday.
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    SqueepatrolSqueepatrol member
    This sucks! I am sorry they dismissed you. You know your body best and are your best advocate.
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    gscovillegscoville member
    I used to have LPs of 10-11 days, but suddenly a few months ago I had an LP of 16 days.  Completely out of the blue, no reason whatsoever.  I have since had LPs of 15, 17, and even 18 days, the last couple seem to have gone a bit shorter at 14 or 15.  Longer cycles, LPs, etc. can really happen at any time and for no reason.  Our bodies are not machines, things just change sometimes.  Not that you shouldn't still get things checked out, but sometimes there is no reason or answer to the 'why'.


         

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    frenchy816frenchy816 member
    OP -- I sympathize. I was having horrible back pain last year around this time and went to the doctor to see what I could do and she mis-diagnosed me 3 times with a UTI when I told her it wasn't. I ended up being hospitalized with awful back spasms and on crazy good medications, using a walker, out of work for a week, and with a permanent note for sneakers. I did PT for it and eventually went to a chiropractor and he is the only one who has managed to help me. 1 year later, I feel normal on an almost-daily basis. FWIW, the doctor who mis-diagnosed me isn't my normal doctor and I won't see her again. 

    Good luck OP. I would see if you can get a new doctor who will listen to you. Feel better.


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    annieravensfan528annieravensfan528 member
    edited September 2013
    I would look around for a new doctor. Just out of curiosity, is this doctor your PCP? If so, I would recommend seeing a specialist for UTI treatments (either a urologist or urogynecologist). I work at a urology/gynecology office and are required to send off cultures to the labs (as well as getting a catheterized specimen; it's the cleanest way) if someone is suspicious of a UTI. A lot of PCP's go off symptoms and dip sticks to treat people without the labs confirming what type of bacteria is causing the infection. We get patients all the time who went to their PCP and either A. Were being treated with the wrong antibiotic or B. Are now resistant to antibiotics.

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    kittenslovekittenslove member
    Thank you everyone. There is some great advice on here! I am going to start looking for a new PCP (I started getting recommendations last night). Still annoyed, but I was able to convince my doctor that I don't need to come in for the Lymes test, they are letting me pick up the paperwork and get th blood drawn without the co-pay and day off work (my PCP doesn't draw blood at the office, I go to Quest for all blood and lab work). I also have an appointment with the Gyno the beginning of next month. I would love to have answers sooner, but I also understand that the office is always super busy, so I will be patient. Until then, I am working on stress reduction, and my hubby has been super supportive. Its just a waiting game at this point.

    Again, thanks everyone!
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    StacyJYayStacyJYay member
    Sorry about the UTI! I hope it clears up soon. Definitely think about finding a new doctor. I hope your next doctor listens to your concerns and takes them seriously.
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