A Warning About Doctors Office Visits

[Keesha]

That's the rub - I frequently rub my eyes and can't seem to break the habit. One thing I did on my one outing to buy bird food is to keep my driving glasses on when I go in - can't see anything clearly, but it does remind me to keep my paws out of my orbs.

 

[terry123]

Got email from doctor that before making an appointment we need to have a screening done. I don't need to see him so I am good for awhile.

 

[Catlady]

I have an appt for my ears on May 15, wonder if I'll have to cancel by then. I could wait another 2 months after that.

 

[Lakeland living]

Dr. office called me a few weeks ago, wanted me to make an appointment for an interview. ????
I returned the call after they closed and told him to feel free to visit, just call first.
NO way am I going near him, the hospital or anything else like that till absolutely necessary.
Have not heard back from them.

 

[Lakeland living]

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Have you tried mustard and crushed chillies on your finger tips?

 

[Keesha]

Have you tried mustard and crushed chillies on your finger tips?

Throw away Gloves!

 

[Lakeland living]

Gloves? or?????

 

[fmdog44]

You may not be overreacting, but you are lacking information.
You don't get a virus merely by touching something that is contaminated. You have to touch your face after touching a contaminated surface.
Or, you have to inhale droplets from someone's cough or sneeze AND they have to be infected in order to give it to you.

I guess that eliminates my intention to grab the pen and stick in my mouth!!!!

 

[Ladybj]

A week ago I posted to beware of pens in doctors offices and now I see this to back my facts: Thanks to a parade of patients coming through all day, most things in a doctor’s office harbor germs or bacteria—especially the sign-in pen. In fact, there are 46,000 more germs on that pen than on an average toilet seat. Other gross things to avoid are the waiting room chair armrest and the door handle.
Still think I'm overreacting?

That's why I bring my own pen.

 

[Em in Ohio]

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Haha! Love it - and there probably isn't a big run on dog shield-collars!

 

[Em in Ohio]

Today is the day... I will call to express my concerns. I may or may not go for the cortisone shot... seem to have problems with decisiveness now.

 

[IrisSenior]

No dentist, doctor or visiting ANY places that requires you to enter their building/house. Appointments are conducted over the phone.

My son has appointment with the hospital in June and if there are still restrictions, the appointment will be by video.

The only place we can visit is the grocery store or drugstore.

 

[Ruthanne]

I'd rather avoid doctors offices now since I go to a large clinic that always has a lot of people sitting in the waiting room very close to each other. I was afraid someone would cough or sneeze or talk to me and droplets would fly in my eyes nose or mouth so I opted for a phone call appointment instead. My doctor called me last Friday and asked me all sorts of questions that I answered and said he wants to see me in 4 months and that was that.

I am very happy with how our phone call appointment went and I have another one in April with my specialist and he will call me.

 

[Em in Ohio]

No dentist, doctor or visiting ANY places that requires you to enter their building/house. Appointments are conducted over the phone.

My son has appointment with the hospital in June and if there are still restrictions, the appointment will be by video.

The only place we can visit is the grocery store or drugstore.

I think that is probably a smart move. Here, the clinic said we can show up for scheduled appointments (mine was scheduled over a month ago). I kept thinking (hoping) they would say don't come in. But, they also didn't give me the typical reminder call yesterday. Problem is, they can't give injections over the phone. /-;

 

[Em in Ohio]

I'd rather avoid doctors offices now since I go to a large clinic that always has a lot of people sitting in the waiting room very close to each other. I was afraid someone would cough or sneeze or talk to me and droplets would fly in my eyes nose or mouth so I opted for a phone call appointment instead. My doctor called me last Friday and asked me all sorts of questions that I answered and said he wants to see me in 4 months and that was that.

I am very happy with how our phone call appointment went and I have another one in April with my specialist and he will call me.

Glad to hear it worked for you. The clinic that I go tends to treat low income folks and drug addicts - I fall under the first category only. Still, I worry about the hygiene of some.

 

[Ruthanne]

Glad to hear it worked for you. The clinic that I go tends to treat low income folks and drug addicts - I fall under the first category only. Still, I worry about the hygiene of some.

I think that's a valid worry you have. The way some people cough without covering their mouths is abominable as I see it, too. I, too, fall under the low income category.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I think that's a valid worry you have. The way some people cough without covering their mouths is abominable as I see it, too. I, too, fall under the low income category.

Okay - I think this feedback has pushed me into a decision. I am going to cancel - I can mickey-mouse a brace to do the yard work and cope with the pain for a while. Thanks for the nudge!

 

[Ruthanne]

Okay - I think this feedback has pushed me into a decision. I am going to cancel - I can mickey-mouse a brace to do the yard work and cope with the pain for a while. Thanks for the nudge!

Do you have a heating pad and ice pack. Sometimes interchanging them for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help. My doctor says we all should be safe come July. I'm hoping it's before that, though.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I think that's a valid worry you have. The way some people cough without covering their mouths is abominable as I see it, too. I, too, fall under the low income category.

Ruthanne - I just noticed your bird (bit slow, I know) - I have a matching bird named Quinn (-: (Also have Sunny (yellow) and Pete (green) and Twilight (blue.))

 

[Em in Ohio]

Do you have a heating pad and ice pack. Sometimes interchanging them for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help. My doctor says we all should be safe come July. I'm hoping it's before that, though.

I don't have a heating pad, but the clinic did tell me that I could make an ice pack with a zip lock bag, rubbing alcohol, and water. I imagine that there are ideas on line for heating pads, as well. It's worth a try. Thanks!

 

[Em in Ohio]

Gloves? or?????

Yes - I wore them to the pet supply store - and got funny looks at the time. Probably less likely to be stared at NOW.

 

[Buckeye]

If they are taking the necessary precautions, it should be safe for her to go. Good luck, let us know how things went;

SO called the DR office Monday, was told not to come in. It was really just to refill meds, and the DR's office will call them in to the pharmacy. Thank goodness! My SO has not been out of the house for over 2 weeks, and I am trying to limit my trips as much as possible. This is at least the second DR appointment she has been able to cancel

 

[Em in Ohio]

SO called the DR office Monday, was told not to come in. It was really just to refill meds, and the DR's office will call them in to the pharmacy. Thank goodness! My SO has not been out of the house for over 2 weeks, and I am trying to limit my trips as much as possible. This is at least the second DR appointment she has been able to cancel

4 minutes and counting until the office opens. The decision (as of this moment) is to cancel. I will see what they have to say.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I cancelled my appointment - and the clinic understood. Thanks to all who offered feedback. Figured it was best to err on the side of caution.

 

[Pappy]

Our doctors and the VA have cancelled all visits for awhile. Covid-19 is in our area now. Best to hunker down and bitch about it and be safe.