[Sherry_Giskie]

As you all know (I think), I went to the emergency room with a possible kidney infection because I was scared I would go into premature labor! It's a VERY valid thought in pregnancy. Anyways, I get in there...wait an hour even AFTER I get into the room, and the doctor comes in, feels my back, gives me Hydrocodone for the pain (not good for pregnancy), and tells me to come back if it gets worse!!! I hate this "WAIT AND SEE" ethic that MANY doctor's have! That visit cost me about $500 with a $150 DEPOSIT! Then if I would have "followed doctor's orders", I would have had to spend another $30 on my prescription, which isn't too bad, but it's MORE MONEY! And what did I get out of my ER visit? A shove back home with some pills that made me sicker than I was! Thank the Lord I got into my regular doctor the next week. Oh and some info for any pregnant women out there (in Dodge City), DON'T go to the ER for care after 20 weeks along! Even Madson told me that they are too scared to take care of pregnant women there! They just look you over and say..."hmmm....I don't think there's anything I can do here". Make sure you go to the Women's Center for ANY care after that time. There you will get the FULL treatment you need. Oh and some Dr. Kapur (the one who sent me to the ER)(he's a resident) was on call for FPA (Family Practice Associates). HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE HELL HE IS DOING! He prescribed me an antibiotic that isn't normally considered safe for pregnancy and Madson couldn't say enough about how much he DOESN'T know! Watch out for him!! As for me, I have a huge a$$ hospital bill now, with NO HELP to show for it. I guess I'll feed some gasoline into those ER doctors' convertibles.