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Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
Wed Jun 7, 2023, 07:31 AM Jun 2023

I'm off to the most stressful thing I have to do, and it's just a 'wellness check'

The stress/anxiety partially comes from the fact I have NO idea who I will be seeing. I used to see a great APN who got to know and understand me, so she knew my 'limits'. Then she retired and they assigned me to a young MD. She is nice, but when I went to make a follow up appointment, she was on a leave of absence. SOOO on to the 3rd, who is a DNP. Also nice but also knows nothing about me. She did ask me an insane question: Was there a history of Bi Polar in my family. NO!! I told my therapist about that question and he was shocked. And kind of angry shocked.

So this morning's appointment will be a mystery. It's actually 3 months early for a wellness check so I'm going to ask that this be more of a 'get to know you' type check up. My anxiety and stress red line during medical appointments, and for very legitimate reasons. I have had some first and second hand horrific experiences. When I get home, I absolutely crash for several hours.

Hopefully I'll get who ever it is I'm going to see, to listen. If not, I'm going to have to find another clinic.

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I'm off to the most stressful thing I have to do, and it's just a 'wellness check' (Original Post) Siwsan Jun 2023 OP
Positive vibes for you irisblue Jun 2023 #1
Take time to write out what you are experiencing and feeling. Then hand it to whomever 3Hotdogs Jun 2023 #2
Sending lots of positivity! May they listen to you, and hear you. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #3
I'm wearing all turquoise Siwsan Jun 2023 #4
I don't think she will be a good fit Siwsan Jun 2023 #8
Gods I hear you on this! OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #11
I'm taking all of the kitten cuddles I can get Siwsan Jun 2023 #12
Awesome. Please have a great time and enjoy! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #13
Hoping you're feeling well and supported today. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #14
I've been working outside, getting rid of stress and tension by cleaning gardens Siwsan Jun 2023 #15
Oh good! I love our catio. Goddessartist Jun 2023 #16
Please do! My Son went True Blue American Jun 2023 #18
Good luck on tour heath. True Blue American Jun 2023 #5
Please update when you can. hamsterjill Jun 2023 #10
Long story True Blue American Jun 2023 #17
If you encounter this... Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2023 #6
The kitties 🐈‍⬛ will be waiting to welcome you home. Polly Hennessey Jun 2023 #7
Yes! True Blue American Jun 2023 #19
... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #9
Siwsan, please do not fool around. True Blue American Jun 2023 #20
I don't have any cardiac issues Siwsan Jun 2023 #21
I understand how you feel True Blue American Jun 2023 #22
I have another one scheduled in a couple of weeks Siwsan Jun 2023 #23
I can fully relate. True Blue American Jun 2023 #24

3Hotdogs

(12,467 posts)
2. Take time to write out what you are experiencing and feeling. Then hand it to whomever
Wed Jun 7, 2023, 07:47 AM
Jun 2023

they put you in front of at the beginning of the visit.


Edited to add.... This is the first time I have EVER used whomever in a sentence or conversation. And it used it good. Are you proud of me.?

Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
8. I don't think she will be a good fit
Wed Jun 7, 2023, 09:57 AM
Jun 2023

I felt she was pretty much brushing off things I tried to explain. Right now I feel very discouraged and just want to cry.

But I'll wait for a call from the pharmacy and pick up my new medication. Then I'll mow the lawn. Then I'll crawl into bed.

OldBaldy1701E

(5,217 posts)
11. Gods I hear you on this!
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 01:24 PM
Jun 2023

I am not going to go into my medical nightmares, but I understand completely. Lots of HUGS! and I hope you can relax and have a decent enough evening.

Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
12. I'm taking all of the kitten cuddles I can get
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 01:39 PM
Jun 2023

We are supposed to go out to the Flint Art Walk for my birthday, tomorrow night. That should brighten me up.

Goddessartist

(1,892 posts)
14. Hoping you're feeling well and supported today.
Wed Jun 14, 2023, 11:27 AM
Jun 2023

I'm glad you came to this decision. Sending you all of my love. I'm sure today is better, what with all of the kitty love you get.

Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
15. I've been working outside, getting rid of stress and tension by cleaning gardens
Wed Jun 14, 2023, 11:55 AM
Jun 2023

I worked up quite a sweat! Next is the screened in porch so that the kitcats can go 'outside' and watch the world. But first I need to take a breather!

I'm probably going to keep the appointments for the blood work and EKG but fortunately I have a session with my therapist on Monday and I'm going to run this situation by him. Those appointments aren't until July.

Goddessartist

(1,892 posts)
16. Oh good! I love our catio.
Wed Jun 14, 2023, 06:16 PM
Jun 2023

So grateful you're seeing your therapist! I treasure mine.

Sending you best wishes for a new provider!

True Blue American

(17,996 posts)
18. Please do! My Son went
Sat Jun 24, 2023, 09:06 PM
Jun 2023

To the hospital with chest pain. While doing his EKG he was having a heart attack.stent went in, pain gone.

True Blue American

(17,996 posts)
17. Long story
Sat Jun 24, 2023, 09:02 PM
Jun 2023

Heart congestion because my sodium was too low. Pumped me full of sodium to bring in balance.. Gained 13 Lbs. They got that balanced. After 5 days of constant needles, I finally went to rehab because my Son had a heart attack, stent put in. Still very weak but am now home.
Had a great Cardiologist. Awful to not be able to breathe.

Lost more weight than I gained. Have to eat 3 meals a day, watch so it does not happen again.

Awakened to Trump being indicted! 3 good news all at once. Son doing well but he has become my Mother. Wife just as bad!

Thanks for asking!

True Blue American

(17,996 posts)
20. Siwsan, please do not fool around.
Sat Jun 24, 2023, 09:11 PM
Jun 2023

Cardiologists can work wonders today. I did not know any of mine. But the Paramedics took me to the number one here hospital. I am lucky to be here. At my age, too%!

Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
21. I don't have any cardiac issues
Sat Jun 24, 2023, 09:32 PM
Jun 2023

My last EKG was perfect.

I wish I hadn't had the awful experiences with doctors and hospitals that still haunt me - mostly dealing with family members but I have also had a few VERY troubling experiences.

True Blue American

(17,996 posts)
22. I understand how you feel
Sat Jun 24, 2023, 10:21 PM
Jun 2023

Last edited Sun Jun 25, 2023, 12:51 PM - Edit history (1)

But EKJ’ can change quickly. Neither my Son or I ever had a heart problem or anything else.

I was in my pool aerobics class and noticed I felt tired, something I never am, in the pool. But you use your own judgement. Not my place. Stay healthy!

Siwsan

(26,333 posts)
23. I have another one scheduled in a couple of weeks
Sun Jun 25, 2023, 04:57 AM
Jun 2023

I just wish I could find a medical professional that isn't a bully.

True Blue American

(17,996 posts)
24. I can fully relate.
Sun Jun 25, 2023, 01:15 PM
Jun 2023

It was hard for me to listen to a 300 lb woman in Amish clothes tell me what I was doing wrong on silly things I h ave done all my life, but I agreed and she thought I was great. But I also had a young man and woman actually give me good advice.

I came home, purged all the OTC stuff cleaned my refrigerator and my Son and DIL bought fresh . It actually Costs less. Before my food did not taste good. I am a clean person but had not been eating right even though I am an exercise nut. I am now eating 3 balanced meals a day. Mostly fresh but know I can indulge at times.

I am still exhausted but now know what to watch for. Sudden weight gain means fluid building up. Get thee to the Doctor. I was not eating, caused my sodium to drop. Body can not live with out sodium .

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