Not only am I sick I am PISSED OFF now. I went in to the doctor first thing Tuesday morning, certain by my symptoms that I had strep throat. Not that I wanted it mind you, I was annoyed that I was getting it before the holidays and really did not want to spread it to any loved ones, especially my aging father who is susceptible to every infection these days.
My primary care physician couldn't see me, and while the doctor who could did correctly diagnose and treat the bronchitis, she refused to believe I could have both a sinus infection and strep throat. Only after much requesting on my part did she agree to do a throat culture to put my mind at ease (I really don't want to infect Dad.).
I haven't been able to get anyone in the office to listen to me or return my calls. The test came back on Tuesday. No one has gotten back to me. I call a couple of times a day. I have been getting worse every day. Speaking itself is excruciatingly painful. I had to take a handful of painkillers just to get down some broth.
I fly home in the morning.
And JUST NOW does someone return my call. Yet another doctor as the other ones I've seen are still out of the clinic. Someone finally looked at my test results. I have strep. I am not on the right meds for that. So basically, I have been (1) suffering needlessly and (2) NOT getting better or becoming less contagious for three days.
I need to come in for a shot. Fine. Oh wait, we might not have any penicillin here. We'll call you back.
Another hour and I am still waiting.
I waited thirty minutes before calling back. I'm still on hold.
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