Health: Today, I had a chest x-ray. I thought everything was okay, that...

By Anonymous - 02/05/2012 22:41 - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, I had a chest x-ray. I thought everything was okay, that is until the tech gasped slightly and muttered, "Mother of God." I asked him what was wrong, and he kept insisting he had no idea what I was talking about. Now I'm so upset I can't even sleep. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/10/2015 02:02 - United States

Today, I went to the hospital for a scan. The tech went wide-eyed and stared at his screen in horror before realizing I could see him. He wouldn't tell me what he saw, apparently only my doctor is allowed to do that. So now I have to wait for god knows how long to get my results back. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/02/2011 23:29 - United States

Today, I went to get an ultrasound of my reproductive system done because I was having some abdominal pain. Everything was fine until the tech suddenly gasped and said, "Oh my God! You have two uteruses! Want me to print off a picture so you can show them off to your friends?" FML

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By Foosa801 - 25/12/2016 23:08 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I woke up my friend and had him take me to the ER. I had trouble breathing and my chest hurt, so the doctor put me on an EKG and took X-rays. I had strained my chest lifting weights at the gym earlier that day and pulled a muscle, and now thanks to my massive anxiety I have a $700 hospital bill. FML

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By birchbeer - 11/05/2015 19:39 - United States - San Francisco

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By i…… - 07/11/2022 14:00

Today, I told my dad to go to the doctor, as he’s been hacking his lungs up every minute for a month, and I've not had a decent night’s sleep since then. He insists he’s not sick, and my mom yelled at me because she sleeps in the same room and is able to sleep through it. FML

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By WipeYaBooty - 04/11/2017 15:00 - United States - Franklin

Today, I woke up with chest pain. It hurt just to breathe, but my parents made me go to school anyway. We're now sitting in the emergency room. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/09/2021 16:59

Today, my doctor told me to take off my pants so she could do a checkup. When I took them off, she gasped. When I asked what was wrong, she said she was expecting something else. She thought I was a dude. FML

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By yourekillingme - 19/02/2016 04:12 - United States - Mission

Today, I went to see a doctor because I have been feeling of pressure in my chest. After running numerous tests, I was told I was perfectly healthy and had nothing to worry about. I made it as far as the front door before I collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. FML

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By Lara - 08/01/2016 11:28 - Germany - Bremen

Today, I went to the doctor's because I could feel something solid in my breasts, and I wanted to get it checked, just to be safe. Turns out it was my ribs. Oops. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2023 03:00 - United States - Chicago Ridge

Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML

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DocBastard 38

Thursday 3 May 2012 1:22

Actually, he can't say jack shit to him. He's a tech - his job is to take the X-ray, not to interpret it. It would be ethically reprehensible for the tech to tell him anything. It's just as wrong for the tech to say what he did.

DocBastard 38

Thursday 3 May 2012 1:54

Wow, the amount of ignorance swirling around here is staggering. You're all wrong. The tech is not supposed to say anything, so no one got trolled. And the amount of radiation from a chest X-ray is 0.1 mSv, or the same radiation you're exposed to just living for 10 days.

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vishus 2

Thursday 3 May 2012 10:28

You're dying

AkatsukiJonny 10

Thursday 3 May 2012 10:48

Clearly the biggest troll ever.

butterflyz1961 2

Thursday 3 May 2012 11:06

He was probably just messing with you.

aileen15 15

Thursday 3 May 2012 18:30

Uhm yeah you don't mess with something like that if that's the case the tech should get fired immediately

Bambi0069 17

Thursday 3 May 2012 11:21

As a tech he is not allowed to "read" or interpret the x-rays, that has to be a doctor. So even if he saw something bad he cannot tell you what it was. you should have asked that the tech bring a doctor in to the room.

spottyblanket 8

Thursday 3 May 2012 13:41

find out his name and lodge a complaint.

DivineSunshine 1

Thursday 3 May 2012 14:54

Technicians aren't allowed to give results because they don't have the proper training, but you can always ask to see it. You can also call the lab and tell them you need a copy of the film and the report. You can have the results before you see your doctor. Also, if you ask to see it most likely you can tell what it by asking the tech leading questions like "what types of things cause that shape or color/ density?"

SelfInfliktd 3

Thursday 3 May 2012 14:59

My best friends a Radiologic Tech. He let me in on the secret that they really can't read them. Also. If he was able to see anything he/she could lose their job and license if they told you ANYTHING. I'm sure you're fine. He was probably muttering about how shitty a job he did or something!

creep43 0

Thursday 3 May 2012 15:45

Trolololol

FajitaFreak 3

Thursday 3 May 2012 15:50

I would not worry. A couple years ago, I had a similar experience and they would not tell me what was wrong. I still feel fine, and honestly, you know your body better than any silly test.