Every time that I go to the doctor, I feel as though I am trying to pass an impossible test. Whether it be my blood pressure, weight, or blood work of some kind I sense an underlying expectancy that I must adhere to. Talk about pressure.
Obviously, today I went to my doctor. My blood pressure was 130/80. I was actually quite proud of that, seeing that it was 144/94 at one point. However, when in the exam room my doctor questions me about high blood pressure symptoms at home. People, I have said that my pressure goes up at the doctor's office. I have told him about it. Yet, every single time it is as though he thinks that I am lying to his face, or something. Actually, my reading at home is usually 117/74! I am NOT lying?
What would I benefit from lying to my health care professional? I know that consequences of hypertension, preeclampsia, and toxemia. I am a medical junkie! I also know unhealthy cheating ways to get my pressure down, but I don't wish to sink that low and possible harm my baby.
Already, he has hinted at the fact I'll be put on bed rest at the end of this pregnancy. Plus, they will monitor the baby every four weeks by ultra sound. Did I mention that I am only 20 weeks, and I have to see my doctor every 2 weeks....both of them (specialist and OBGYN)....yes, that's right and I don't have anything medically wrong with me, as of yet.
Now ask me why I hate going to doctors, getting tested for anything, and having any symptoms of illness. One more thing, my sister is expecting in a different part of the country. She has had more weight gain, higher pressure than mine at times, sugar in her samples, and is 7 1/2 years older than me....never once has her doctor made a big deal about any of these things... rest assured, if I had even one of these issues I'd probably be typing this blog from a bed at Winnie Palmer Hospital.
2 comments:
UGH. Doctors! Should you consider getting a new one?
I think this is basically how health care in Florida goes. Too many doctors have been sued, so their insurance rates are ridiculous, and they don't want anymore claims on their policies, so they are OVERLY cautious about any and everything that *might* go wrong. I hunted and hunted when I was pregnant and really found a universal attitude prevailing which was always 'better safe than sorry'. I think Florida is among the worst states for being sued and for high liability insurance. That combo makes for some pretty overly-reactive health care professionals. I think many other states aren't so neurotic about it all. It's annoying, I know; good luck.
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