September 2007: Stomach ache and other symptoms. Told not to worry about it at my age.
Week of January 20th, 2008: Abdominal pains. Feel like contractions. Doctor's appointment set for 1/25.
January 23rd, 2008: Abdominal pains cease after three days. Cancel appointment scheduled for 1/25 and reschedule with my own Primary Care Physician (PCP) for 2/15.
February 15th, 2008: Keep appointment. Still haven't had recurrence of pain in abdomen. Discuss history with PCP. She writes me a referral to GI at the Franklin Clinic and for a Fasting Blood Work. Not urgent to complete as the pain is gone.
February 26th, 2008: Start to feel abdominal pain in the evening.
February 27th, 2008: Abdominal pain severity increases. Still feels like contractions - lasting for a few minutes, causing me to double over in pain. Cannot walk or stand through pain. Occur every hour or so. Call Kaiser after-hours for referral. After waiting for several minutes to speak to a nurse, get disconnected. Frustrated, do not call back.
February 28th, 2008: Call Kaiser during business hours. Speak to OB nurse for over an hour when finally told I would be referred back to my PCP in Family Practice. Told I would receive a call back. Never did, that afternoon or evening at least.
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12 years ago
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It's a freaking shame that we have to FIGHT to get the treatments covered under our medical insurance programs! You really have to stand up for yourself and keep doing it because no one else is going to. Hugs and best wishes for continued success!
Carol {Stage III Colon Cancer survivor of 3+ years}
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