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How Empathetic Huh

The doctor was away so the nurse practitioner called To see how I was doing after my stint in the hospital. I was in big pain and cried during the entire phone call. She said I should probably go back to the E.R. I asked "Which E.R.?" I have been to two. She said she did not think they could help me but maybe an E.R. could. She ended with "Have a nice day." HEH? (See title if you do not know this acronym I made up to honour her).

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/11/2019 9:11:00 AM

That's exactly the way they do people now. No one actually listens to what a person's saying. Brilliantly penned.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/12/2019 12:01:00 AM

It was so unbelievable. I could not even reply. I was so shocked.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/9/2019 12:37:00 PM

hahaha.. it upsets me that a nurse practitioner even checks you out , I prefer the doctor.. I do hear they are well trained, but the one I have had , well , I'd rather have the doctor. My old one retired and he was the best.. hope you are well. Hugs

Eve Roper
Date: 6/11/2019 3:01:00 PM

I have had shingles twice , but never that bad.. I have seen some pretty bad.. get well and pray that the pain goes away. Hugs

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/9/2019 11:32:00 PM

I am not well, but I am anxiously trying to forget how unwell I am, so I can possibly get better. Three weeks of shingles has made me into a different person, a monster of my former self. A woman I have never been before, and never ever want to be again.