Just for fun but CF related - Real things doctors have said to me in the hospital

[Melissa75]

This isn't related to my lung issues but it popped back into my mind as a wtf medical moment.

I was getting an ultrasound for bleeding at 9 weeks pregnant. As I was processing the fact that the fetus was not going to make it--the heart rate was 60 bpm (way too low) and it hadn't grown in a week, the ultrasound tech started quizzing me, "When was the last time you pooped? It looks like you haven't gone to the bathroom in weeks? Wow! Really, have you gone number two recently?" ("I'd had shredded wheat cereal that morning, but really, butt out of my other organs and focus.")

 

[Melissa75]

This isn't related to my lung issues but it popped back into my mind as a wtf medical moment.

I was getting an ultrasound for bleeding at 9 weeks pregnant. As I was processing the fact that the fetus was not going to make it--the heart rate was 60 bpm (way too low) and it hadn't grown in a week, the ultrasound tech started quizzing me, "When was the last time you pooped? It looks like you haven't gone to the bathroom in weeks? Wow! Really, have you gone number two recently?" ("I'd had shredded wheat cereal that morning, but really, butt out of my other organs and focus.")

 

[imported_Momto2]

bookworm, yeah, gotta love the medical tourists.

The anecdote that comes to mind is during a hospitalization, the nurse starting to do PT....stops, and says "my, you're all skin and bones on your ribs, when I saw your chart and weight/height I thought you'd be a fattie!" Ummmmm, lady, I was bodybuilding at the time.......I almost asked her to arm wrestle me....wish I had!

 

[imported_Momto2]

bookworm, yeah, gotta love the medical tourists.

The anecdote that comes to mind is during a hospitalization, the nurse starting to do PT....stops, and says "my, you're all skin and bones on your ribs, when I saw your chart and weight/height I thought you'd be a fattie!" Ummmmm, lady, I was bodybuilding at the time.......I almost asked her to arm wrestle me....wish I had!

 

[rarab43]

Nurse doing a workup on son "You dont look like you have cerebral palsy."

 

[rarab43]

Nurse doing a workup on son "You dont look like you have cerebral palsy."

 

[Iamqueenofeverything]

I always have crackling in my lungs. the home care nurse asked me a silly question towards the end of my iv rounds. she asked if i wanted to stay longer on my iv meds to clear up the crackles. i know she means well but crackles in my lung is just there in my lungs in no amount of meds or treatments can get rid of it. so i told her that...

 

[Iamqueenofeverything]

I always have crackling in my lungs. the home care nurse asked me a silly question towards the end of my iv rounds. she asked if i wanted to stay longer on my iv meds to clear up the crackles. i know she means well but crackles in my lung is just there in my lungs in no amount of meds or treatments can get rid of it. so i told her that...

 

[vbs420]

In december 2011, at CF Clinic, the lead doctor said to me:

"...you've been lucky to have CF..."

"...insulin pumps are not an effective treatment for diabetes: they're just too much work..."

We've since recorded our conversations, secretly, so if he says anything else really stupid, we'll have proof.

 

[vbs420]

In december 2011, at CF Clinic, the lead doctor said to me:

"...you've been lucky to have CF..."

"...insulin pumps are not an effective treatment for diabetes: they're just too much work..."

We've since recorded our conversations, secretly, so if he says anything else really stupid, we'll have proof.

 

[Tisha]

You're making me curious, bookworm. Just how old are you? I've also been told I'm so very old (age 31 now).
Also had the "fibroquistic" confusion happening... And the "oh yea, I have the same - astma".
It felt kind of bad when mom said in church that I was at hospital with a pneumonia due to my cystic fibrosis, and a man replied "oh, yes, we've also had this huge thing, my daughter had diarrhea so we had to be in the ER for a couple hours" - blank look from my mom.
I just don't go to the ER at all if I can help it, because they have simply no clue of what CF is or how I'm supposed to be treated! Fortunately the specialists, both in Madrid and Palma, accept drop-ins...

 

[Tisha]

You're making me curious, bookworm. Just how old are you? I've also been told I'm so very old (age 31 now).
Also had the "fibroquistic" confusion happening... And the "oh yea, I have the same - astma".
It felt kind of bad when mom said in church that I was at hospital with a pneumonia due to my cystic fibrosis, and a man replied "oh, yes, we've also had this huge thing, my daughter had diarrhea so we had to be in the ER for a couple hours" - blank look from my mom.
I just don't go to the ER at all if I can help it, because they have simply no clue of what CF is or how I'm supposed to be treated! Fortunately the specialists, both in Madrid and Palma, accept drop-ins...

 

[Kristan]

Thanks for sharing the video - very funny. A few years ago I ended up in my local ER with severe hemoptysis. Even though I patiently explained my diagnosis/ reasoning and had arranged for my pulmonologist to admit me to her hospital the ER doctor would not get it. She refused to call my doctor saying we needed to determine the source of bleeding. Finally, she transferred me, at which time she came in and pronounced it a "mystery". Later at the teaching hospital I was embolized. When I returned to a regular room, a student nurse would come and ask me the day of the week, if I knew my name, to describe the bleeding in detail and was I sure I was not vomiting the blood. Her mental health check could have caused me a breakdown!
Some years back after a change in insurance, I had to find a new primary doctor. After telling her I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis since childhood. She told me that was a terrible progressive disease that I would never want and must be mistaken since I look too well. She made me feel like I was an attention seeking hypochondriac. When she finally got around to listening to my lungs, she paused and said "I am SO sorry, you have bronchiectasis."

 

[Kristan]

Thanks for sharing the video - very funny. A few years ago I ended up in my local ER with severe hemoptysis. Even though I patiently explained my diagnosis/ reasoning and had arranged for my pulmonologist to admit me to her hospital the ER doctor would not get it. She refused to call my doctor saying we needed to determine the source of bleeding. Finally, she transferred me, at which time she came in and pronounced it a "mystery". Later at the teaching hospital I was embolized. When I returned to a regular room, a student nurse would come and ask me the day of the week, if I knew my name, to describe the bleeding in detail and was I sure I was not vomiting the blood. Her mental health check could have caused me a breakdown!
Some years back after a change in insurance, I had to find a new primary doctor. After telling her I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis since childhood. She told me that was a terrible progressive disease that I would never want and must be mistaken since I look too well. She made me feel like I was an attention seeking hypochondriac. When she finally got around to listening to my lungs, she paused and said "I am SO sorry, you have bronchiectasis."

 

[live2breath]

HAHAHAH that cartoon is so funny but sadly true

 

[live2breath]

HAHAHAH that cartoon is so funny but sadly true

 

[CFkitty]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Tisha</b></i> Fun idea! I've had similar conversations myself... I loved it when you put "just the Doctor" since I've been watching a lot of the series Dr. Who recently... <img src=""> By the way, the last few seconds have a sharp beep rather than text - is that from my computer? Anyway, let's take things with humor! It's the only way, really...</end quote>

The beep is suppposed to be a "flatline" sound but it was really loud. Not sure how to edit since I've given the address out.

And yes, that was an homage to Doctor Who!

 

[CFkitty]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Tisha</b></i> Fun idea! I've had similar conversations myself... I loved it when you put "just the Doctor" since I've been watching a lot of the series Dr. Who recently... <img src=""> By the way, the last few seconds have a sharp beep rather than text - is that from my computer? Anyway, let's take things with humor! It's the only way, really...</end quote>

The beep is suppposed to be a "flatline" sound but it was really loud. Not sure how to edit since I've given the address out.

And yes, that was an homage to Doctor Who!

 

[CFkitty]

Oh, these are all funny! Sad, but funny! I'm going to do another one...I'll try to get it done and posted today.

 

[CFkitty]

Oh, these are all funny! Sad, but funny! I'm going to do another one...I'll try to get it done and posted today.