I made this group in support of those who are severely suffering and possibly even dying because of careless doctors,insurance companies and of the HMO's ...
I have been diagnosed peritonsillar abscess and undergoing antibiotics treatment. Tomorrow I will go and see the doctors for the check up of my throat for any...
Daniel, I understand your feelings and fears. I have a fear of being embalmed. I have told all of my relatives not to have that done should I go first. You...
Dear All, I would like to ask about something.. I know there is no shame while taking about Health, Medicine and Science.. So here it comes.. I just got...
Take her to a clinic. worxneeded03 <worxneeded03@...> wrote:Dear All, I would like to ask about something.. I know there is no shame while taking about...
SMALL CELL IS WORSE! Almost everlybody survives non-small cell. Chemo. is essential. radiation and surgery if posible. We had a freind you got Dx'd SMALL cell....
My name is Ellen. I'm new to the group, and have a serious fear of doctors. I have a mole on my arm that I need to have looked at, and I'm terrified of what...
Hi Ellen, I applaud your coming here and for making the appointment! Already you're probably way ahead of where I'd be if I were in your shoes! I empathize...
When you go to the doctor, don't let him treat you unless you feel comfortable and safe with him/her. I have been watching my husband's new doctor and feel...
In a message dated 8/14/03 3:48:54 AM Central Daylight Time, ... I've read that on the internet sites I've visited...so now all I have to do is believe that,...
In a message dated 8/14/03 3:48:54 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Thanks for your response. I guess my fear is not knowing what will happen, or how much pain is...
You are more than welcome! And remember - I DO understand what you are feeling. Cheryl in Los Angeles I guess my fear is not knowing what will happen, I'm not...
Don't worry about not receiving emails, it is seldom anyone ever sends messages. Marie Bennett khatak03 <khatak03@...> wrote: Hello. can someone tell me...
I disagree... We do not post everyday, (thank "G"!) but when somone has a problem, they get quite a bit of attention. It seems. the group is what you make it....
Marie, Thank you for bringing up the safety/trust issue with doctors. It was sort of an "a-ha" moment for me as I realized I don't feel that way with my ...
Boy can I relate to this! I research everything on the internet. I know someone in the LA area who is ok for most things, but has a bad accent from India....
In a message dated 8/29/03 11:25:37 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Considering that we're the patients here, I don't see why you (or we) couldn't just make an...
Sue, Thanks so much for the referral! Unfortunately, I need to have a female check up - do you know any of those types of doctors? Cheryl in Los Angeles ...
I'm new in your groups. Having read through the message archives, I realized that I was not the only one to experience fear when going to the doctor. I'm 20...
I don't know what to tell you. I recently had to be taken to the er and I promised I would go to a dr. for a follow up. I went, they had a Nurse Technician...
I try to rationalise with my fear of doctors and I have found several main causes of that fear: 1/ Fear of the uncertainty: I worry that the situation,...
Daniel, Excellent observations. I agree with you (and feel the same way). I wish I knew a plan of attack to get over (or at least one!) some of these things....
Hello, I was sexually abused by a doctor when I was 7 years old. As a result, I now have an extreme fear of doctors. I have a wonderful primary care...