My recent trip to the doctor was...erm...interesting to say the least. Basically it went something like this (keeping in mind that not once during my visit did I cough, clear my throat, or breathe abnormally).
Doctor: So how can I help you today?
Me: Well I have been sick for about a month
Doctor (interrupting): Do you have asthma?
Me: No
Doctor: Do you have a family history of asthma?
Me: Not really...I mean my brother had it when he was really little
Doctor: So you have a family history. I thought so.
Me (confused): Umm...well ok. Anyway... (Proceeds to rattle of symptoms such as fever, sore throat, vomiting etc...But does not mention coughing, breathing difficulties or anything to do with the functions of my lungs AT ALL)
Doctor (nodding thoughtfully): I see. You have asthma.
Me: Oh I really don’t think I do...I’m mostly worried about the fever...
Doctor (interrupting again): I’ll go get you a puffer
Goes to retrieves puffer, gives it to me and gets me to use it.
Doctor: Now see, isn’t that much better?
Me(lying to move appointment along): Oh yes, much better. Also, do you have idea why I have been running a fever and throwing up?
Doctor: I have no idea.
awkward pause
Me: Could it be due to a sinus infection? Which I get often? Maybe that would explain the fever?
Doctor: Maybe. I’ll give you antibiotics just in case (hands me a script for the strongest antibiotics on the market)
Doctor: Now I’ll just check you over.
I’m going to stop right here and tell you that THIS is where the story gets weird/er. She pulled out a stethoscope and proceeded to practically molest me. I understand that they put the stethoscope to your chest to check your breathing/hearts etc. (though most I go to just listen from the back)
But never before have I been fondled like that by a doctor!!!! She put it on areas of my chest where she had NO CHANCE of hearing anything! I also didn’t realise that they have to openly peer down your shirt at the same time...
Well anyway, after the most awkward 5 minutes of my life (yes, this continued for five minutes) she then sat back down and said:
‘Now I’m supposed to tell you that the antibiotics I gave you will affect the pill...but personally I think that is just a myth.’
Me: I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry *forces laughter* har har har
Doctor: .....maybe.
End of appointment.
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i assume you went and saw a different doctor after that visit?
However, I found out I had pretty bad asthma because I get sinus infections so often. I found when I use my inhaler when I should that I don't get them as often and I also don't get as sick (chest cold). Now I can run around without feeling like I am going to die haha.
Sorry for your awkward doctor's appointment.
I totally believe you about that 'molesting' part too..geese..its hard to get good care.
That was a very interesting story!
Really hope you're feeling better soon xo
She sounds like a psycho.
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Hopefully, you won't run into her again.
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Perhaps you should go to another clinic or hospital and get yourself a thorough check this time, like a real check up. Take care of yourself dear.
And hope you're fever and such is getting better !!
I had to go to the doctor to get a physical for my visa to stay in Australia.
The doctor made me take off my pants bend over (which I assume was to check the curvature of my spine?) and then checked out my ass and told me to put my pants on...AWKWARD.
I had a doctor's appointment recently and he was talking so fast that I just got so confused and started stumbling on my answers when he would ask questions. Case in point:
Doctor (speaking at a million miles per minute): Do you feel any pain above the wrist?
Me: Ummm, no. I feel it on my wrist all the way up to my elbow.
Doctor: Then it IS above your wrist.
Me: Oh...right.
Ha!
I love the ending "....maybe."
Say what?
Was it a crazy person impersonating the doctor?
Asthma..... Hahahah. I think I'd look for a different doctor!
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i do hope you get to feeling better!!!
ps. i fell in LOVE with your bridesmaid dresses! i just posted my virtual wedding date and you were the most newlyweds :)
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the shot you shared was just perfect!!!
i did have a pretty sleezy doc experience with a male doc in chile. ugh...
p.s. i loved your wedding photo over at micaela's!
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I think a new doctor is just what the doctor ordered!
Hope you find a better doc soon! x
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Keep in mind though that there are different sites for auscultating the lungs (at least 6 locations on the anterior and ten sites on posterior chest). This does not excuse the awkward exam/consult though. It's strange that the MD gave you an Rx for antibiotics without doing a throat culture to confirm diagnosis and correct treatment. If you have a good MD, she/he will initially prescribe a broad-spectrum antibiotic and then do a culture to determine whether or not another Rx would be more appropriate.
I'm really sorry to hear about this experience.