2/22/09

A series of doctos appointments

So I finally have insurance after a few years without. I guess having a hospital job is good for that right!?!?! Anyway, so I am taking advantage of my insurance to have some much needed maintenance done such as going to the dentist and OB GYN doctors. I went to the dentist on Saturday morning and was impressed by him. The last dentist I saw informed me that I was in need of a root canal and since I didn't have insurance it would cost me well over 2 grand. Who has that kind of money, certainly not me!

So I put it off, well I decided to switch dentists and see about a second opinion and man am I glad that I did. I was informed that I was not in need of a root canal and that a simple filling would suffice. I was grateful for the news of no root canal, but at a closer look at my X Ray the dentist informed me that I still have a baby tooth (which I knew about, but was told that it wouldn't come out because there was no tooth to replace it.) Well, my new dentist said that I had a tooth to replace the baby one but it was growing diagonal instead of vertical and if it moved at all could cause major dental damage. He said that he would keep an eye on the tooth just to make sure, and that it was possible he could be wrong and it could be a bone. It is at a very tricky position in my mouth as to tell without further investigation. But he assured me he would keep a watchful eye on it and would inform me of any alterations.

My next doctors visit is this Thursday, and I'm not exactly thrilled about it. I can't think of a single person who would be thrilled about going to an OB GYN no matter the circumstance. This is an humiliating problem, but one that I have dealt with for a while. I have been on my menstrual cycle for over a year now. Again, I haven't seen a doctor due to lack of insurance and lack of personal funds. I have always had a slight problem with this problem but this is getting out of hand. The last doctor I saw about this problem informed me that it was due to my weight, doubtful. I am sure my weight may have a something to do with it, but I believe that their is more to the problem. I am antsy about the doctors, but who wouldn't be right?!?! Anyway, I will keep you all posted!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

oh, boy. That sounds...uh...fun! Yeah, that's it. At least you don't need the root canal!