Ears Noses and Throats

Well, I went to the Ear Nose and Throat Doc today...I left there very frustrated and disappointed! I was literally almost in tears. I have had 2 to 3 sinus infections in the past 6 months. I get headaches frequently and believe them to be sinus. Most recently, I have had burning and drainage in my nose and ears. This doctor told me nothing, basically. My appointment literally lasted about 5 minutes AND I got NOTHING out of it. I wasn't 'looking' for meds or anything, but I was expecting something! He looked through my ears, nose and mouth. He told me that he thinks I'm having frequent migraines and suggested that I see a neurologist. I just felt like it was a waste of my time and co-pay money. Not to mention, I had to go to the Lake Forest location, rather than the Grayslake one. I felt like I was on a college campus. I also felt like he was judging me or something. He kept just eyeing me. Ughgh...it was just so frustrating. I KNOW I have sinus problems and he tells me nothing...am I being ridiculous here? I just feel more confused now than before. Frustrating!!!

An Apple-a-Day

I FINALLY have insurance...well I have had it, but I hadn't received my cards until recently. Well...and then it took me a couple of weeks to actually call and make a dr's appointment...but that's my own fault!


On the subject of NEW insurance, you get to pick a NEW doctor...if you choose. Which in my case, I wanted to...I was on a pretty bad selection of mds on my last insurance. I try to pick the nicest sounding names, only to find that the doctor I picked has a dirty office with some not to nice looking patients. Try as I may, I tell myself not to judge, but I just ended up feeling scummy even walking in there. **The aforementioned doctors offices were also all under Condell Hospital.** (side note, I didn't have anything against Condell, and I would always wonder why EVERYONE would talk down about them. I still don't have anything against them...but maybe I'd like to try out a new hospital set of mds).


I called and made my doctors appointment this morning and was absolutely delighted when I made my appointment. The receptionist didn't give me attitude. She wasn't mad that I was calling to, heaven forbid, make a doctors appointment. She was so delightful and friendly and happy! It was amazing! Now, that is some good customer service....as a matter of fact, some of the best that I've received from a doctors office in so long! Hopefully the doctor is just as nice...I picked a good name this time...I can just feel it!!!