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Topic: Medical folks, minute clinic vs finding a new doctor?
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Crescita
♀ 32616
Member # 32616 |  Posted: 9:26 AM, July 11th (Friday), 2014 |     |
I'm 99% positive I have some form of UTI. I've been diagnosed before without any symptoms. I drink A LOT of water. Anyway this time I've had some irritation. Suspected it Sunday, symptoms seemed to clear Monday, then the last couple days I've had fever, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite and the urinary issues are back.
I need to find a new primary as my former doesn't accept my new insurance. Earliest I can take time off would be Wednesday.
Or I can just pop into the local minute clinic after work today.
Would a minute clinic suffice? I alternate between thinking it's not a big deal and will pass on its own, and thinking it's spread to my kidneys and I'm going to be rendered infertile.
“Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
Posts: 3636 | Registered: Jun 2011 | From: The Valley of the Sun |
JanaGreen
♀ 29341
Member # 29341 | | Posted: 9:28 AM, July 11th (Friday), 2014 | |
Minute clinic!
I'm not a medical person but I think UTIs are pretty easy to diagnose. You don't want to wait until Wednesday!
Get some cranberry pills and 100% cranberry juice too.
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Posts: 7716 | Registered: Aug 2010 | From: The land of a thousand guilts and poured cement |
hill
12166
Member # 12166 | | Posted: 9:52 AM, July 11th (Friday), 2014 | |
UTI symptoms with fever aren't something to take lightly. I'd get to the urgent care clinic.
Posts: 3163 | Registered: Sep 2006 |
tushnurse
♀ 21101
Member # 21101 | | Posted: 1:19 PM, July 11th (Friday), 2014 | |
Definitely hit an Urgent Care, Minute Clinic, whatever with fevers and chills it can turn into more than just a bladder infection, and sister when it goes to your kidneys it is no fun, and saving the few bucks going to the clinic suddenly becomes an emergency room visit or a day or two in the hospital.
Take care of yourself go wee in a cup, and get some antibiotics. Get yourself some Azo as well. Start drinking lots and lots now.
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Kids: 16 & 18
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Posts: 11654 | Registered: Oct 2008 | From: St. Louis |
metamorphisis
♀ 12041
Member # 12041 | | Posted: 3:36 PM, July 11th (Friday), 2014 | |
Yes go to the clinic. You don't need to see your primary care physician and they can test your urine there. I do recommend finding a new primary sooner rather than later however because we've found that continuity of care is important 
"79% of stair accidents happen on the stairs"..Gumball Watterson
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purplejacket4
♀ 34262
Member # 34262 | | Posted: 10:42 AM, July 12th (Saturday), 2014 | |
That's exactly what those urgent care clinics are for. Get thee there post haste!
Me: BS 47
Her: FWS 50 (both family med MDs; together 20 years)
OW: who cares (PhD)
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I NEVER mind medical ???
Posts: 2973 | Registered: Dec 2011 | From: Here |
Crescita
♀ 32616
Member # 32616 | | Posted: 10:47 AM, July 12th (Saturday), 2014 | |
Hit up the urgent care, just a UTI and on antibiotics now. I'll find a new doc next week. Thanks everyone.
“Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
Posts: 3636 | Registered: Jun 2011 | From: The Valley of the Sun |
tushnurse
♀ 21101
Member # 21101 | | Posted: 5:34 PM, July 13th (Sunday), 2014 | |
Crest hope you are feeling better. Please make an appointment with who ever you choose for your new PCP. There is often a several month wait list. Some of my Dr's have a 3 month wait for new patients right now!!!!
Me: FBS
Him: FWS
Kids: 16 & 18
Married for 22 years now, was 16 at the time. .
D-Day Sept 26 2008
R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
Posts: 11654 | Registered: Oct 2008 | From: St. Louis |
jo2love
♀ 31528
Member # 31528 | | Posted: 8:09 PM, July 13th (Sunday), 2014 | |
I hope you are feeling better. Sending healthy mojo.
Posts: 46393 | Registered: Mar 2011 |
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