My trip to the specialist, finally
May 8, 2009 //
I’ve been suffering from a weird intermittent cough since December and after many months of pestering from friends and family, I decided to get it check by a specialist - not a bad idea given that my GP couldn’t cure it with three lots of antibiotics and the like.
It turns out that I might not have had pleurisy after all. The pain in my side every time I coughed, according to the specialist, was probably down to a cracked rib. It’s no wonder I was in so much pain every time I laughed.
What I’m left with now, is kinda like Asthma, but not long-term. My wind pipe is tight and inflamed, which means I’ll be on an inhaler for a couple of months - so nothing major. At least I know what it is and it can be fixed.
Anyway, I decided to write this post as a result of my weird, but very funny visit to the specialist today. I asked if it was ok for me to take a picture of my chest x-ray. He said “sure, I’m going to give it to you anyway - is it for Facebook?” - to which I replied, “er, kinda. It’s for a service called Twitter, have you ever heard of it?”. “Yes of course, replied the 50-something year old doctor. I don’t use it myself but I know what it is”.
The clincher was his closing “perhaps you can link to my name when you’re all cured?! giggle”.
Social media 1. Twitter specifically, 2. Skeptics, 0.
Love it.
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Giggling aside, I’d welcome a social media system that ranks consultants, hospitals and surgeries. It would need far more validation than a system for choosing a plumber or restaurant (I would think) but would be of interest. More Urbanscalpel than Urbanspoon.
May 8th, 2009
Aside from the So.Me competition, the post is helpful.
I’ve been trying to shake off some lung nonsense since about November, I’m sure it is not a cracked rib, but you’ve made me think I should get checked out with a specialist.
Cheers
Chris
May 8th, 2009
Damn, I almost feel bad about taking the piss now. Almost…
May 8th, 2009
Got the same thing playing a hurling game last week. V.sore! Worst thing is I have hayfever as well, every time I sneeze it is like someone kicking me in the ribs.
May 15th, 2009
Doesn’t matter how many times i count, i still only see 20 ribs on that photo - ah well, best to travel light!
May 31st, 2009
this accident make me think a lot about our doctors our hosptial.
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June 3rd, 2009