Cognizant
April 30th, 2015, 01:27 AM
For whatever reason, despite doctor reccomendation of return, my dad is very apprehensive of taking me to a doctor to have my stomach issues investigated. A little background:
Shortly after my dog passed away in late January/Early February, I started experiencing weird symptoms. I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and experience chills (usually a sign that vomiting was imminent), nausea, sour stomach, and a loooooot of burping. No gagging, but my body would be convinced that I was about to vomit. I went to a doctor, who determined I have gastritis and gave me a prescription medicine that should help relieve symptoms after 30 days. She said to come back after 30 days if symptoms do not improve. I was hopeful that the medicine would work.
It didn't. I ran out of prescription medicine, and have had to spend close to $100 on Zantac and over-the-counter Omeprazole tablets. I've missed countless hours of school and shifts at work, to the point where I'm failing all my classes and my boss implored me to resign (because she was at the point where one more missed shift would result in termination), but my dad still is apprehensive to taking me to the doctor. At first I would just suggest it and brush it off if he forgot to, but lately I would push him more to schedule an appointment and he would come up with all kinds of excuses. He would say stuff like "you know, it'll take a long ass time to get you booked for an appointment" (that's what urgent care is for, dad), or "they'll stick a scope down your throat" (scare tactic?).
I think my dad just believes I'm just being melodramatic, and that my symptoms aren't that uncomfortable -- in other words, I think his ideology is "well, you're not puking or pooping out blood, so you must be fine"
Fact: I woke up three times last night and missed school today because of the discomfort. I think that's a pretty surefire sign my body is fucked up, dad.
I clearly need to see a doctor, but I don't know what I should do. Should I convince my dad to take me, and if so - how? Should/Could I just go myself? The last resort method would be asking my mom to take me, but I don't know if she could because our insurance situation is a bit chaotic... but she's on the same boat as me in the sense that I need to get better so I can focus on school.
I just don't know what to do. I'm tired of the nights filled with discomfort, and having to cancel plans last minute due to stomach outbursts. I'm tired of missing class and falling behind. I'm annoyed I had to quit my job because I can no longer promise regular availability. I just want this drama train to stop.
Shortly after my dog passed away in late January/Early February, I started experiencing weird symptoms. I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and experience chills (usually a sign that vomiting was imminent), nausea, sour stomach, and a loooooot of burping. No gagging, but my body would be convinced that I was about to vomit. I went to a doctor, who determined I have gastritis and gave me a prescription medicine that should help relieve symptoms after 30 days. She said to come back after 30 days if symptoms do not improve. I was hopeful that the medicine would work.
It didn't. I ran out of prescription medicine, and have had to spend close to $100 on Zantac and over-the-counter Omeprazole tablets. I've missed countless hours of school and shifts at work, to the point where I'm failing all my classes and my boss implored me to resign (because she was at the point where one more missed shift would result in termination), but my dad still is apprehensive to taking me to the doctor. At first I would just suggest it and brush it off if he forgot to, but lately I would push him more to schedule an appointment and he would come up with all kinds of excuses. He would say stuff like "you know, it'll take a long ass time to get you booked for an appointment" (that's what urgent care is for, dad), or "they'll stick a scope down your throat" (scare tactic?).
I think my dad just believes I'm just being melodramatic, and that my symptoms aren't that uncomfortable -- in other words, I think his ideology is "well, you're not puking or pooping out blood, so you must be fine"
Fact: I woke up three times last night and missed school today because of the discomfort. I think that's a pretty surefire sign my body is fucked up, dad.
I clearly need to see a doctor, but I don't know what I should do. Should I convince my dad to take me, and if so - how? Should/Could I just go myself? The last resort method would be asking my mom to take me, but I don't know if she could because our insurance situation is a bit chaotic... but she's on the same boat as me in the sense that I need to get better so I can focus on school.
I just don't know what to do. I'm tired of the nights filled with discomfort, and having to cancel plans last minute due to stomach outbursts. I'm tired of missing class and falling behind. I'm annoyed I had to quit my job because I can no longer promise regular availability. I just want this drama train to stop.