I am filled with dread when I think about calling to make a doctor's appointment. I need to get over it so I can get help for depression. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2013 -
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Sorry for the anonymous post.
I am a pediatrician finishing my residency in July. I am interested in doing the National Health Service Corp in a rural area. I have looked at dozens of job posts on the NHSC website, but none of them list their salary. Instead they only mention that it is "competitive." It is frustrating because I don't know what the industry range for "competitive" salaries is. What is a "competitive" salary for a young pediatrician working in a rural area? $60k? $100k? $150k?
Thank you so much for your help!
posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2013 -
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Can anyone give me any information or insight into how I might find my biological father?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2012 -
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How can I get a prescription for generic Propecia (finasteride) without a lot of doctor's visits?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 8, 2012 -
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Any other recourse when physician still has not faxed prior authorization form to insurance company?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2012 -
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Does it make sense for my doctor to tell me I don't need an HIV test, because I'm a heterosexual male and I only had unprotected sex with one person in the last 6 months?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2012 -
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Looking for an obstetrician in Minneapolis or St. Paul, as well as general guidance on natural childbirth options/timelines.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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recommendationfilter: Anyone have a good lead on a friendly and knowledgeable Ob/Gyn in Boston?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2012 -
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Finding an endometriosis surgeon in New York City...what's with this "out-of-network" business? I am scared, and I can't find a doctor that will see me.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2012 -
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Going to the gynecologist tomorrow: What to ask/test for and should I use my insurance?
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2012 -
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Should I seek a second opinion about possible physiological sources of my fatigue, depression, and anxiety before contacting a psychiatrist?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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Looking for an American-style (doesn't have to be actually American!) private family doctor in London. Any suggestions for where/how to look?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2012 -
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I feel that my doctors are overdiagnosing me - psychiatrists, specialists, and even pcps. I feel like a lab rat or a trophy case for them - "here's one of my patients, she encompassed the entire diagnostic manual, ha ha!" What's going on?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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I am looking for recommendations for a primary care physician in San Francisco. Some special considerations inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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We recently had a highly traumatic hospital experience involving a 3-year-old and two doctor errors, and we're wondering what our redress options are.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2012 -
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Early 40's male looking for recommendations for doctors who performs no-scalpel vasectomies, ideally in Northern NJ but New York City is ok too.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2012 -
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Depression! But maybe it's hypothyroidism? Dr google tells me it might be cancer (ovarian or bowel) when I add in the other health changes I've had over the last year. Hope me? What do I ask? Who do I see? No insurance. Location and gmail inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2011 -
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How do I pick a psychiatrist when I can find absolutely no information (besides the basics like contact info and education history) on any of the doctors in my area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2011 -
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Looking for info, advice, doctor recommendations related to idiopathic intracranial hypertension and neurology in NYC.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 18, 2011 -
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My doctor prescribed me Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) for a potential prostate infection. This is the first prescription drug I've been on in about 10 years.
After reading up on the internet about potential side effects (as well as FDA black box warnings [!]) I have to admit I am rather concerned about permanent damage to weight bearing joints and possible tendon rupture (which can occur long after you stop treatment) There are a bunch of lawsuits going on about it. I do fairly heavy weight training and this makes me nervous.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 5, 2011 -
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Weird abdominal issues: I have a doctor's appointment for Tuesday and would appreciate thoughts on whether it's OK to wait until then.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2011 -
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Looking for a doctor / nurse practitioner in Portland, Oregon. I want someone who will work with me, as opposed to running the show. More info inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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I think I have a yeast infection but I'm having a hard time getting a doctor's appointment anytime soon. Advice for what to do in the meantime is appreciated!
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2011 -
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[Possibly NSFW] Is it normal for a physician to define "sexually active" this way? And is my doctor's office sketch?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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My eye doctor brings in a new second doctor every once in a while, I guess to handle most of the menial check-ups. To my frustration, I have a crush on this current one. I'm due to visit the office one last time in a week or two. What then? YANMD, at least, I hope not.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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Advice needed on: birth control; gynecologists; and confronting the first two as a sexual abuse survivor. Therapist and gyno recommendations in the Seattle area also sought.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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Do you have a recommendation for a doctor in Central Texas who is knowledgable about male hormone issues, understands that just because a level is in the "normal" range doesn't make it normal, and is willing to try alternatives before heading straight into hormone replacement?
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posted by anonymous
on May 2, 2011 -
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I'm looking for an infertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist in Chicago, preferably in the loop. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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I'd like a recommendation for a specialist in the Boston/Cambridge area to help me with what I think is ADD/ADHD.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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I am looking for a general-care doctor, a gynecologist, and possibly a psychologist/psychiatrist in Chicago. Do you have any recommendations? Is there a website for this? A secret doctor directory? How does one go about finding
good healthcare?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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OB/GYN recommendations in NYC (preferably Manhattan, west side) for someone with Empire's NYSHIP student health employee plan.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2010 -
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Health-care workers of MeFi: how do you act around doctors when you or a family member is receiving care?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2010 -
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My SO's PhD defense is coming up. Can you help me find small doctor-related presents/music?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2010 -
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