overwhelmed at the doctors

[acard]

Hello,
I am very frustrated and I don't get it. Once again I have a kidney infection and once again I am in agony. It is the icing on the cake.The problem is I have soooo much going on that I am seriously overwhelmed.
My hubby took yesterday off to take me to 3 appts. When I am being questioned by the dr. I just quickly answer and it is later that it hits me that I should have said this or that. My hubby was with me and he had to help on some of the ? being asked. I was extremely exhausted so I probably wasn't on top of it all.:sad:
This was a last minute appt for my kidney infection. I was just dumbfounded-I have a fever and yes I feel like doggy doodoo and I did just come from ob-gyn a very painful exam:eek: (Ovarian cyst) but still why can't I answer simple ????'s


Then today I had another appt w/ a ent for the vertigo.
I forgot to tell him about some stuff and then as soon as I got home I remembered, so thank God I know the receptionist and I left a message. I normally do make a list but because I have so much going on I am embarrassed by my list.

I know this does not make a lot of sense, but I think it is because I am overwhelmed.

Do you ever leave the appt. thinking what a complete moron I am:hehe: ?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by a neverending list of symptoms?

Thank You,
Becca

[LolaLola]

Yes Becca,
I need to write a list, something some Docs. view with suspicion.
One Consultant said to my Daughter that her symptoms couldn't bother her much if she had to write them to remember them! We changed Consultant at that. I am sure you are anything but a Moron!
x lola

[Mel2575]

Becca,

I am sorry that you feel so overwhelmed. I get that way at times that I think I am going crazy. Medical problems probably take a bigger toll on us than we would expect. I just got over a big flare a 6 months that lasted quite a while - a lot of crying.

I forget to tell doctors things all the time, if you call back b/c you remember something - that is what they are there for and you shouldn't feel bad.

But yeah, It is overwhelming having a long list of symptons and began to feel crazy b/c of it.

Good luck.

[helloos]

Becca

You do sound overwhelmed. My, my, I think we all can relate to going to the docs and forgetting things to tell them.

I hope that your infection will get cleared up and that you hear back from your doc regarding the message.

Is the cyst going to be watched and maybe go away?

I had a very large one.......it went down and away.

[LoopyLoo]

((((((((((Becca))))))))))

Take a deep breath. It sounds like you need a rest & some quiet time. Is it possible for you to do that? I too have came out of appointments & been livid that I forget the most obvious things.

I think you did the right thing ringing the receptionist, good thinking. Try not to let your mind run all over the place worrying about what you should've said. It was great that Hubby was with you to support you.

You are going through a horrible time right now, please try & take some time out to help you get back on track.

All I can offer is positive thoughts across the pond for a speedy recovery. One day at a time my friend.......

Gentle hugs :hugbetter: :hug: :there:

Pam xxx

[Douglas]

Becca, I must take lists or I would most likely forget my name or begin speaking in Japanese. Even with a list I often come away remembering what I forgot or thinking of other things I neglected to put on the list. There really seems to be no way to get it all right. :sad:
Douglas+

[Maxx]

Becca, everyone has said about the same thing. We all make lists because we have so many appointments with different docs, I think we lose track of who knows what!:worried: Sometimes I forget to make the list.
My last visit with my GP. I just seemed to go a little crazy.:blush: I took a list and just started updating him on everything, told him what I needed, why I was at the ER. He ordered tests, gave me my scripts in no time. I am grateful to have a good GP.

Anyway, don't feel bad about making a list, this disease effects our memory too! Also, it is good you take your husband when you can. Mine has reminded me & my doctor of things I forgot about.

As far as the kidney infections....I feel bad for you. i went through a spell where I kept getting them over & over. Hopefully yours will quit.

Make sure your OB/GYN keeps an eye on the cyst!
I hope you feel better knowing we are all absent minded. It is part of who we are now.


((((HUGS))))
Deb

[peonyprincess]

As with most people, we only hear a certain percentage of what we are told. So, I always bear this in mind when I go to the doctors. I think that I will tell him the important things and all will be well. Yeah well, I also forget some of what I want or need to tell him and then I feel like an absolute fool. I always call back and tell his nurse that I forget this, this and that. What makes it twice as bad for me (or at least it seems that way)is that I am a nurse and am quite use to having all of my ducks in a row, especially for this doc.

It sounds as if you had a very busy couple of days. I hope you got all of your questions answered either by the doc or thru the receptionist. I also hope you got that kidney infection taken care of.

I also think that you need to light a few candles in the bathroom, fill the tub with some bubbles, pour yourself some juice, since alcohol is probably a no-no, and take a good long soak.


Nancy

[acard]

Thank you everybody:thanx: You all are so great.
I took a couple of days off from life. With the help of hubby. I will face the music on Monday. I am still sick and in pain. I did just fine. I believe the pain is a tad better so maybe the third set of antobiotics might be working.

I was/am truly sick of all the appts. and tests. I personally would love to go a month w/out an appt./test or a urgent care visit. I should not complain but be grateful for insurance and to be able to go see specialists.

Anyway, again thank you all for being wonderful and so understanding and not judgemental.