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
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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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sjs1220 2
As a physician let me say that not all of us, in fact most of us, are thrilled when our patients come in pre-diagnosed. Makes our jobs easier. However, most times patients mis-diagnose themselves. A lot of people are assuming the doctor was wrong. Acid reflux (which can cause chest pain) and pneumonia are pretty difficult to mix up... Even a bad doctor can usually differentiate between those two! My guess is the OP has acid reflux!
glki 7
He could be right, don't speak so soon.
saffy66 34
Acid reflux can rise up the gullet when you're asleep & be aspirated into the lungs, causing damage. The diagnosis is not as stupid as it sounds.
iilovecokee 6
Just don't let him talk you into a PAP test for that lung pain.
nuclearhearts 5
Same thing happened to me!
GhostChickens 17
If he intended the remark to be rude, you should get another doctor. They shouldn't make you feel silly for voicing your worries. Since everyone is complaining about Doctors, I feel I should say that they're not all bad. Every one that I've had have been absolutely brilliant. It's the personality, not the profession, that defines a person.
militarybrat 21
Im happy for you then. Ive only had one doctor ever that was nice AND listened to me
MrsAlexander83 10
Yes, pneumonia is still located at #2 on the leading causes of death. Often referred to as the silent killer because of its sometimes vague symptoms. I say get a second opinion. I went to a dr once...he said I was suffering from depression because my body ached. Yeah...I had full blown pneumonia in my left lung diagnosed by the chest X-ray I finally received from the second doctor.
iceroyalty1984 14
As a person with a history of lung problems (6 pneumonias so far...) all I can say is to get a second opinion. I know almost instantly when I have pneumonia and often times the doctors cannot tell. Yes, they are professionals and you should listen to them BUT I suggest going to a medfast or whatever clinic you have and insisting on a chest xray. They have the machines there, it doesn't cost much, and it's a great second opinion.
Zacham 5
I have pulmonary issues as well (lung has collapses spontaneously 3 times) I also have GERD and acid can actually shoot so bad and hurt enough in your back that it feels like a collapsing lung. trust your doctor
drkrissy1331 12
While reflux can infact cause a chronic cough, your doctor is an ass. 90% of the time pts have already told me whats wrong before I even touch them....change docs!!!!