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Help needed not being taken seriously

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 4 9:15am | Replies (49)
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I had to ask a doctor what he would do for his wife or daughter? He thought about it for a minute and then ordered the test I needed. Bigger institutions are better too. They, like Mayo, have so many more resources. In Seattle I go to the University of Washington Medical Center. They have their own hospitals and labs. I'm getting top notch care and providers that take things seriously and really listen. Good luck 🤞

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szelisk | @szelisk | May 30 1:41pm

That's a great idea!! I never thought of that.

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | May 31 5:08pm

You are smart to ask "that" question. I did it once, in the ER, for some unknown reason my calcium had dropped to 7.5, I used to normally have middle-upper levels, now I have elevated calcium, hence my Hyperparathyroidism diagnosis and surgery in 2 weeks. I asked the ER dr., just like you did, he said put her in the hospital, so I did to get calcium IV. BUT, he never told me why it was low and I didn't ask, I'm usually not a stupid patient but I was then. I hope everyone read's your your suggestion, it is an invaluable tool we, as, patients, MUST USE MORE OFTEN.

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