Anxiously waiting...again?

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Good afternoon, everyone. I called my doctor's office today, and for some reason (which we all now why...the waiting game) they don't have my results (the report) from the Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) yet. The receptionist gave a message to the nurse, and they will call as soon as they get the results. I was wanting the doctor to have those results, before I go and visit her about my pain control (that way I can kill two birRAB with one stone...poor birRAB). I have Medicaid, so I only have 12 visits (which includes visits like physical therapy, injections, etc.) per fiscal year. I have already used 5 or 6 of those visits! The year don't start over until July 2008! I am now anxiously awaiting the call! You all know how that goes...tick, tock, tick, tock! How is everyone doing today? I am in bad pain, due to the dreary weather. It has almost been two weeks, since the injections on my lower lurabar spine...should I have felt at least some relief by now? Please help me anxiously await my phone call...You all always help!
 
Hi Tam,
Hopefully you hear something from your doc today. It is so stressful waiting for doctors to call. While I wait, I keep going over and over in my mind what I am going to say when they do call......of course then the phone rings and I forget everything!!! :D
I actually had a couple of good days and today I can feel the pain creeping back in and intensifying. Only 2 more days till I see the neurologist, so I'm hanging on!
Keep us updated if you hear anything.

Deb
 
Thanks, deb. That is so funny that you say that about the phone call because I think up a whole list of questions in my head and then whenever the doctor speaks to me, my mind goes blank! I have noticed that happens a lot with the tests I take at college! I am thankful to hear that you had a good couple of days but am sorry that the pain is creeping back. I hope you find answers at your neurologist appointment. At my last doctor's visit, the doctor told me that she may eventually refer me to a neurologist, also. I am anxious to hear what you find out! Thanks, again.
 
Tam,
I have been an RN for about 24 years. I, like you, had 3 little kiRAB when I decided to fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse! It was very hard to take care of the kiRAB, keep up the house and study but I graduated with honors and was president of my nursing class. I look back now and wonder how the heck I did it!!??? So I have the utmost respect for you...I know first hand how hard it can be. And you have the added stress of back issues!!:dizzy:
I knew while still in school that I wanted to go into Pediatrics. One of the hospitals that I rotated through in school hired me right out of nursing school. They hired me into the NICU and I was petrified! I've never done any other type of nursing since that day! It was a job in which I felt I was giving back to mankind/society (I know that sounRAB a little hokey....but....) I felt it was my calling. That is why it is so difficult for me now that I will not be able to return to the NICU. I just try to focus on the good I've done all these years.
Sorry, didn't mean to get off on a tangent there :)
So Tam, you and your hubby hang in there. I know the going is rough for you guys right now, but an education is something that no one can ever take away from you. I will pray that your health improves and you can continue with your education.

Deb
 
If you don't mind me asking...what are you studying at college? How does your back hold up getting around campus? Does your hubby have to drive you? You are a real go getter!!

Deb
 
Thank you so much, deb, for lifting my spirits way up high! I am so sorry to hear that you may (or will) not get to go back to nursing. I agree that even if it is time to "hang up" the scrubs that you have given so much of yourself and have even saved lives! You are an inspiration to us all! You can at least live with the acknowledgment of having done something that countless nurabers of people have only dreamed about! It takes courage and determination to have done what you have accomplished...I hope I don't sound "corny." I often just take my thoughts and run with them. I am so thankful to have everyone here and fully trust everyone's opinions and thoughts. You all have given me priceless advice that I wouldn't have gotten from anywhere else. You are all my "lifesavers."
 
I'm glad you asked, deb. I am majoring in Psychology, and my husband is also a full-time student. I am worried, though, because he may eventually have surgery, and he is the one who drives me to and from school. I do drive, just as a last resort. I take my classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and go from 8 am to 2 pm. The desks are horrible! I use a bag on rollers, so that helps...I take pain medication (as directed) throughout the day and also use my "disposable heating packs" and Biofreeze. I am thinking about getting a small, comfortable pillow to tote around with me, as well. I have read your posts and am curious about your career. It must be awesome to be a nurse? I know my heart is in the medical field, as well. I am worried because I am afraid this may be my last semester, due to the severe pain. I am just trying not to think that way, though. How long have you been in the nursing field? Thanks, in advance.
 
I am praying that they call you back with the results soon. I think waiting and not knowing is the worst. I am such an impatient person. Just ask my honey. :jester:
 
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