Today, after nearly a week of awful pain in my right lung, I finally went to see a doctor about it. When I mentioned my history of lung problems and suggested it could be pneumonia, he told me to "leave the diagnosing to the professionals" and ended up claiming I have acid reflux. FML
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Today, I ended up in the hospital due to a severe acid reflux attack. I knew I had acid reflux for years, but was never allowed to get it checked out. Why? My dad told me I was too young to have it and that I was making it up. I now have to see a specialist. FML
Today, I went to the doctor for the second time, because I've had a cough for about six weeks. In my first appointment, the nurse said it was just allergies and condescendingly gave me a brochure with a recipe for salt water. Turns out it's pneumonia. FML
Today, I went to the doctor after being sick for weeks. I found out that I had bronchitis that then progressed to pneumonia. My girlfriend is hearing impaired, and when I can finally get words to come out when I speak, she can't understand them. I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for. FML
Today, I proved my doctor wrong. I've been having difficulty breathing for 3 months. When it started, she said it was anxiety. I knew that wasn't the case, but I did what she said. A few weeks later, I told her during a follow-up that I thought it might be my phrenic nerve. She laughed. The physio confirmed it today. FML
Today, I fractured two ribs from coughing. My doctor told me to stop coughing, or I would fracture them more. I have bronchitis. FML
Today, after months of being told I have pneumonia by different doctors, I decided to go to another hospital with better staff. There I learned that I will actually need to have open heart surgery to replace two valves in my heart. FML
Today, my PE teacher yelled at me for not trying hard enough in class. This my second week back after being in the hospital with a collapsed lung. FML
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
Today, at work, I had an accident and cracked a rib. I got taken to hospital where I got checked over. The doctor said it was a good job I hadn't got a chest infection nor a cold. Funny you should say that doc, I have both. She replied, "Well, that's bad…" FML
Today, I'd finally had enough of feeling awful and went to urgent care. As it turns out, the reason my throat was sore was because I have a sinus infection. The doctor explained my nose is producing pus, and that's what I'm swallowing and coughing up. Yuck. I also have pink eye on top of that. FML
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HeyHeyFishFillet 34
Sounds like you should look for a new doctor...
Lauren324 18
Go to another doctor for a second opinion!
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HeyHeyFishFillet 34
Sounds like you should look for a new doctor...
GothickNihilist 15
OP it never hurts to have a second opinion. Perhaps a visit to a specialist is in order.
GothickNihilist 15
It can be difficult to see a specialist , however in Pop's case with the prior history they may make an exception. It can be very costly, but it is useful to find out if these problems are not due to a more serious illness. For all we know op might have a history of cancer, or growths in the lungs. Sometimes it is better to be safe. Feel better OP.
_krystallynn_ 11
'**** **** it ******* hurts' love the name op
sens3sfailing 25
^really? Not even an attempt to try and hide that you are thread jacking?
justin528 4
I was so going to comment but I got stopped by a laughing fit from your name op sorry you're in pain
Sir_ND_Pity 35
Doctor: It's just acid reflux! OP: Doctor, may I have a second opinion? Doctor: Sure! That shirt doesn't look good on you. Yeah, a new doctor would be good if OP could :3
shakethat 10
Or maybe OPs doctor went to medical school and is right. Leave the diagnosing to the ones with degrees.
LilliPage 17
106 - That is why everyone is suggesting a different doctor or a specialist, and not trying to diagnose the issue themselves. I have acid reflux, and when I have pain in my lungs it's never because of the acid reflux, but because of some sickness that needs to be treated.
michaeljcaboose 7
Definitely get a second opinion, OP! I had a similar situation with gallstones. When I suggested on my initial visit that I might have them, the doctor said I was "too young". I suffered for months before finding out I had a large one blocking my bile duct and having to have emergency surgery. Only you can advocate for your own health. Don't let a doctor intimidate you; if you think something is wrong, be persistent!
kwyk 23
Part of being a doctor (at least where I live...) is being able to deal with people. There is a relationship between the mind and the body you know :) Aside from having a career where you are dealing with people all the time. A little tact would be great!
jpz229 5
Serious
IsThisSeatTaken 1
What do you call a guy who graduated last in his class from medical school? Doctor.
rockaroths 15
Some doctors seem to be complete morons
sens3sfailing 25
I wouldn't call this doctor as much of a moron as I would a total jack ass. But I do still agree that he is moron, sadly.
FMLandFYL2_xoxo 22
Agreed. I question how a person as sassy as the doctor is fit to be one.
kenleybunch 15
Most of them are nowadays.
jmacfan1 16
I agree to that. I had a moron in the ER. I was puking my guts up and he made me eat a red Popsicle
sens3sfailing 25
Why the thumbs down?
SuperDanielNL 23
That's a bold thing to state, how many doctors have you visited lately?
Jovecove 13
62 - He gave you his swollen D
Aero25 15
Some are bastards even!
Lauren324 18
Go to another doctor for a second opinion!
silvercamaro 22
Hopefully he doesn't try to help the 2nd doctor either, with them always being right and all.
TwitchingNebula 17
I actually had a similar issue. I have asthma and I smoke and I was having similar issues and I went into my doc and he told me it was probably from the acid reflux that he just diagnosed me with. My AR isn't the more serious one, but its new and he said that will sometimes be a side affect.
AbstraktThoughts 13
63: if your comment were an FML I'd put YDI a million times. You're asthmatic AND you smoke? What the ****?!
pennyprostitute 20
or a third!
jdm_powered 6
I'm not a doctor but isn't acid reflux in the stomach and such?
Misswildsides 22
At the entrance to your stomach is a valve, which is a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the LES closes as soon as foo passes through it. If the LES doesn't close all the way or if it opens up too often, acid produced by your stomach can move up to your esophagus. Thus, causing a burning chest pain known as acid reflux.
jdm_powered 6
Now I know! And knowledge is power!
Osito2011 9
Also, just for knowledge purpose, if you have a chronic cough, that could be a sign of acid reflux.
sens3sfailing 25
Hehe, you said sphincter
Misswildsides 22
Your welcome 31! 50, and? It's a medical term for this.
perdix 31
#50, there are several sphincters in the body, butt only one funny one.
sens3sfailing 25
I know it is a real term, I was making a joke by acting immature and being entertained by the word. I thought it was a good joke, but I guess it wasn't, it happens, oops
ambitiousnygrl 17
I used to get chronic sinus infections and bronchitis and antibiotics did absolutely nothing. In fact, I developed MRSA from being on them for so long. Turned out it was Acid Reflux and between taking a prescription antacid and modifying my diet, I haven't had any problems since. Point being, don't discount what your doctor is saying OP.
fmaon06 10
Yes, often times sinusitis and bronchitis aren't caused by bacteria, so antibacterial medications won't help. You just have to let the infection run it's course and let your body take care of it.
danial1214 21
I think your doctor is trolling you.
howdeedoo 22
Or he's just being an asshole
reallytho3 11
Most likely both..
andyyroxx 20
They can be synonymous.
emeraldisle 30
Not really a people person now is he?
kevsandy303 12
Well it looks like you'll be in pain for a lung time! No? Bah humbug!
maz95 17
Your doctor was probably jealous that you managed to figure out the problem first.
2ndSucks 15
Talk to Doc Bastard. He's a real pro, I hear.
TwitchingNebula 17
Isn't he neuro? Or is that doc grumpy on twitter because I know he is...
besosforme 26
DocBastard is a trauma surgeon.
spikekutter 9
uhm, acid refu