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ECBG — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:20 GMT

I slept well on our wide couch downstairs since I couldn't get up stairs.

Right now it's getting things set up. The triage nurse couldn't under stand my morning voice and repeatedly interrupted me telling me to call 911 which I don't need.

I thought she isn't going to get it.

I just got a call from the rehab place telling me to go to the emergency dept to be referred. I'll keep you posted as I deal with this headache.

The rehab place has to come evaluate me.

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4kitties — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:15:05 GMT

Hope you can get to the proper doctors/facility that will be the best for you!

Best wishes!❤️❤️🙏🙏

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CoffeeNut — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:26:31 GMT

If two different medical professionals told you to go to the ER then go !!!

Wishing you the best.

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rockygems123 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:29:44 GMT

Thank you for the update @ECBG and looking forward to hearing the progress of your treatment situation, good luck

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Trinity11 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:38:51 GMT

@CoffeeNut wrote:
If two different medical professionals told you to go to the ER then go !!!

Wishing you the best.

Definitely! A blood clot, swelling of the ankles and not being able to stand all are an emergency situation.

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hopi — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:44:51 GMT

Prayers for you sweet ECBG.

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CicadaSongs — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:48:28 GMT

@ECBG. What is your reason for not following the advice of your medical team?

This is a serious situation and needs immediate attention.

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On It — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:53:32 GMT

@ECBG When it is yourself, recognizing an emergency situation is difficult. I think the emergency room is where you belong. You will be evaluated there, and they can determine where you should be treated. If nothing else, they can most likely expedite your acceptance at the rehab facility. Take care.

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Tori3569 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:55:37 GMT

Best of luck today. 🍀

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sligo — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:31:36 GMT

@ECBG< Call your Dr's ofc. Can they not offer to assist you? WHY NOT!!! If you go to ER (i'm in S.C plan on a several hours wait. This is a disgrace. & also in R.I.) Surely an asst or sec in Dr's ofc could contact someone to offer you some assistance.Wish I could be of some help to you. Sligo

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:46:06 GMT

@sligo @Tori3569 @On It @CicadaSongs @Trinity11 @CoffeeNut

Our er triage is having major issues, it's not the place to be at this time.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:52:04 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@sligo @Tori3569 @On It @CicadaSongs @Trinity11 @CoffeeNut

Our er triage is having major issues, it's not the place to be at this time.

So did ours when I had a health issue last year @ECBG . But I would have died if I had not gone. Think about it. You have lost 30 pounds, have a life threatening blood clot, swelling and are unable to stand. Call your medical team. Call someone who can advocate for you!

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:52:56 GMT

@sligo wrote:
@ECBG< Call your Dr's ofc. Can they not offer to assist you? WHY NOT!!! If you go to ER (i'm in S.C plan on a several hours wait. This is a disgrace. & also in R.I.) Surely an asst or sec in Dr's ofc could contact someone to offer you some assistance.Wish I could be of some help to you. Sligo

@sligo

Insurence won't cover out of network.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:04:36 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@sligo wrote:
@ECBG< Call your Dr's ofc. Can they not offer to assist you? WHY NOT!!! If you go to ER (i'm in S.C plan on a several hours wait. This is a disgrace. & also in R.I.) Surely an asst or sec in Dr's ofc could contact someone to offer you some assistance.Wish I could be of some help to you. Sligo
@sligo

Insurence won't cover out of network.

Have your family call your insurance and find a hospital in your network. In an emergency you can also be transferred. Your doctor's office needs to inform the ER you are on your way. That way you avoid waiting.

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4kitties — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:06:11 GMT

@ECBG

I am worried about you and feel your condition is serious.

Can your husband or another family member be contacted and help you with this. Take you to an ER or another medical facility.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:07:39 GMT

@ECBG. Is your husband there with you to help you through all of this? Somebody should be. It sounds as though youre not in any condition to handle the intricacies of the nursing home admission.

How do you get to the bathroom and get your meals if you can't walk?

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Carmie — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:10:02 GMT

@ECBG

It sounds like an emergency to me. My sister and my older friend both have had blood clots in their legs and both were admitted to the hospital for an inpatient stay and my MIL was admitted a few times for blood clots as well.

My sister ended up getting a CVT. Blood clots are nothing to ignore.

Call your physicians office. They should be able to assist you.

I agree, there will be a wait time in the ER, but your physician should be able to speed things up....even have someone in the ER there waiting for you.

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Pink123 — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:21:28 GMT

@ECBG your husband is in good shape and so let him handle all the paper work and take you to the ER please.

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sligo — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:22:40 GMT

@ECBG, I completely understand. In S.C. and R.I. we have Dr's care walkin facilities. Don't know if this would be of any help to you but you don't need an appt and there is usually not a lengthly wait.Staff has always been kind and shows courtesy. Staff consists of Dr's N.P. I think they may also have P.T.. I have found this an easier solution then trying to get office of my PCP. THINKING OF YOU SLIGO

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sligo — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:25:46 GMT

, @ ECBG I mentioned Dr's care walkin office. I am on medicare and medicare always is accepted SLIGO