January 17, 2008
Healthcare is certainly a “hit or miss” science. It makes me thankful that I am in dentistry. I have spent the majority of the last three days in the emergency room with my 16-year-old daughter, Shelby. Abdominal pain is much more difficult to figure out than a sensitive tooth. Without going into too much detail, Shelby may have gallbladder problems. We have put her through a barrage of tests and scans to no avail. We finally were referred to the only local gastroenterologist in Pocatello and will be following up with an upper GI scope on Wednesday. It is very frustrating to not have answers and see my daughter in pain. I wish I could have given her some Sensodyne or MI paste to heal her—too bad it isn’t that easy. Now I know how my patients feel when they come to me with a toothache or a sensitive area. Like I said, it’s hit or miss.
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
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