Who Should I Go See First - Page 2

deb5555 · ‎03-21-2010

Gargle with salt water, hope you feel better!

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

Start with your primary care doctor. He will assess your condition and advise what specialist if any you should be referred to.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

On 6/11/2014 lacey1 said:
You may need a referral to see a specialist-plus it may take a while to get an appt. with one. Go to see your PCP at once. Often times, they can get you in faster, if you need a specialist.

I agree. Even if your insurance doesn't require a referral, some specialists are so busy that it can take a long time for a new patient to get seen. A PCP can help with that if he/she suspects you should be seen urgently.

Luvpoos, hope it turns out to be nothing, but I also hope that it's a wake up call to quit smoking immediately, no matter what the results are.

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Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

I'm sure some plans may require you to see a PCP first, but if not, I would go to a specialist immediately. A sore throat that has lasted two months isn't a typical complaint. Unless you have an obvious strep infection or . . . . your PCP is going to send you to a specialist anyway. Save yourself a step. Almost all specialists save a spot or two on their daily schedule for what they would consider an emergency. You should be able to get in quickly.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Doctor MD.

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luvdoodles · ‎06-19-2010

Thanks for all your recommendations, I am going to see my PCP first and get a referral to an ENT. My daughter sees this ENT, he's good, just hope he is in our plan. With our plan I need a referral I think. I am so limited as to who we can see.

forrestwolf · ‎06-20-2010

An ENT exam is best, if you can go there first.......but there may be a delay in an appointment........ ${#emotions_dlg.crying}$ If that is the issue, go to GP first for a quicker referral.....In the mean time.........gargle with apple cider vinegar, or apple cider vinegar with honey(which is natural healer in and of it's self, as well as having NATURAL antibiotic properties.......As a nurse, I will tell you that most sore throats and sinus infections are not being treated with antibiotics, and the cause is generally viral....... ${#emotions_dlg.ohmy}$ Just please, do not let this go...... Kiss

The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.......

gazelle77 · ‎03-01-2013

Is this scare going to help you quit smoking? I hope so. I am an ex smoker, over 25 years now smoke free, so I understand the addiction. But it is time now for you to quit.

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

I know you've receive a number of like answers, but will add mine: pick up your phone and make an appointment with an ENT doc ASAP. You need to have a biopsy done as soon as they can get you on calendar!

God Bless - R

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

luvpoos--yes please stop smoking!! My friend who has squamous cell carcinoma and is now going thru chemo and radiation, was a heavy smoker for many years as well as abused alcohol. He will be 65 next month and all the drs told him this was caused by his bad habits. He stopped smoking years ago but the damage was done. He caught this fairly early and outcome looks good but.........things will never be the same. There is a cancer survivors board here that you should check out. Lots of support and good info.