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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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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
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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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SuperDanielNL 23
@61 That's a bold thing to clame, how many doctors have you visited?
panda_lou 11
It could be acid reflux. I have that and sometimes I get the pain that feels like it is my lungs when it really isn't. If you think you're smarter than a doctor then why did you even bother going?
MrsAlexander83 10
Because proper diagnosis is important. If its bacterial pneumonia she can have antibiotics--viral will need to run its coarse. Either way--bed rest is needed. You should look up malpractice lawsuits before commenting again...just because they are a "doctor" doesn't mean we know where they graduated at. As in if they were last in the class.
panda_lou 11
I will say it again. If you think you are smarter than your dr. why would you go? You would be wasting money. I agree that not every dr. is the same on skill level but then you should find a better dr. rather than going to a crappy one and then bitching about your diagnosis because it wasn't the one you wanted to hear. I will also assume that this dr understands that it is not worth his time to give a false diagnosis just to stick it to this guy.
Obey_StudBoii 23
Get a second opinion. It sounds like he didn't work well for his degree.
shughes183 4
Pulmonary issues are an asymptomatic effect of GERD.
ctlnaaia71 8
the same happened to me, and I almost died. the nurse diagnosed me with acid reflux, when I actually had pneumonia. find a real doctor before is too late!!!
Jennielee 6
Some insecure doctors hate when you suggest what the problem may be. They spent all this money and years and years in school and become offended when we make "uneducated" diagnosis. Wise doctors know we know our bodies better and will listen. If your doctor does not listen to your concerns FIND A NEW DOCTOR! You don't want a doctor that brushes you off. You'll never feel safe and you're just wasting your money.
ambitiousnygrl 17
IBS and acid reflux are two completely separate conditions.
gun7runner 5
As a doctor, I can 100% guarantee you that pneumonia does not hurt. I am not saying that you do not have pulmonary pathology, but it is not pneumonia. Nor is it necessarily GERD (gastroesophageal reflux, acid reflux). Either way, I agree that you should seek a second opinion, as it sounds as though your doctor does not listen to you. Regardless of what is going on, I take the time to listen to my patients.
lou_knee 6
You can get pneumonia with pleurisy which would cause pain.
cynicalhumanist 9
Do you take special pride in embarrasing yourself and the profession to a broader audience?
username3fml 3
As a physician, I can say he might think its acid that's causing a aspiration pneumonitis. Which Is not rare. Don't dismiss what he's saying
dbt88 15
This sounds exactly like the experience I had Tuesday night... He swore it was acid reflux even after the antacids did jack shit (and I'm still sick). Wonder if you had the same excellent doctor I had.