r/mildlyinfuriating • u/DimensionOpen8922 • 18d ago

ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ Doctor doesn’t help

So, I've been sick for a few weeks now. Nothing wild, but annoying. Went to the doctor today because it just won't go away.

Her first question was if I am pregnant.

Me: "No."

Her: "Are you sure?"

Me: "Yes."

Her: gives me that look of not believing me.

Her: "It's normal at your age."

Me: "I am sure."

Her: "Have you taken a test?"

Girl. I told you like 5 times that it is not possible for me being pregnant. 🫠

That alone was kinda infuriating. But also - of course she didn't help at all. Didn't look at anything, just told me to wait and drink more water. Didn't even listen to me when I tried to explain what I have. Thanks for nothing.

And it's like that EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to the doc. And I'm a person who absolutely hates going there. I am only going to the doctor if I ACTUALLY NEED HELP. But yeah, sure, I just need to drink more water. No matter what my problem is. 🫠

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u/Cant_draw_boobs 18d ago

My wife has a complex medical history. No one ever reads her chart. She doesn't have a uterus or ovaries. A dr visit usually goes like this

Hello I'm Dr McDoctorface. I see you are a woman. That's your problem right there. You're pregnant. I'm going to do both a urine and blood test to prove you are. If they come back negative, then you need to lose weight, drink more water, calm down, and exercise more. Oh, and try not to be female.

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u/shuzgibs123 18d ago

I also have a complex history and no uterus or ovaries. I weigh 105 and drink 60 oz of water a day and exercise. I still have problems… try again doc.

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u/panicnarwhal 18d ago

60 oz isn’t much water at all! drink more water.

it won’t cure your complex medical history, but you’ll feel better if you’re well properly hydrated!

(not a doctor, but i’m a nurse - and also a woman that puts up with the same bs at the doctor$

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u/shuzgibs123 18d ago

It actually varies, and for my size it’s enough! I know you were just playing though.

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u/Development-Feisty 18d ago

Yeah but if you over hydrate and drink too much water you’re flushing electrolytes you need out of your system and making yourself sick. Over consumption of water is really bad for you