You both are in my prayers Alex. My father had that exact problem for while - definitely get at least two opinions on a solution.

 

To echo RufMD, DaveH and PMac, their advice is right-on. Actually, if you have access to a tertiary care center, it is best to go there.

As a doc who practices at a tertiary care center (and also has privileges at a small community hospital), I can tell you that both excellent care and poor care are given in every type of facility, but larger centers tend to have more safety nets for patient protection and higher levels of accountability of their doctors who have privileges there.

Medical care can be confusing, and if you need any help with what questions to ask, what dangers to avoid and the logisics of care, feel free to contact me.

 

Buddy and Sharkster:

Stay positive and let that positivity rub off on your loved ones.

T

 

Also, lets keep our fingers crossed

 

I'd like to echo everything thats been said so far and wish you guys the best

 

Thanks I will do and she says hi!

 

Thanks so much folks for the kind words (I miss being around as much as usual so it was nice to check in)... we just got back from another bout of tests but at least they're letting her home so she seems pretty stable for now. They're doing some "stress tests" to see how she reacts but for now her EKG and so on are ok. Whatever it was that happened this past few days hasn't gotten worse and she has actually gotten a little better so I'm hoping that it stays that way. Will know more in a few days but as I was saying, she's stable enough to be at home and I'm just going to take some time off to take care of her for now....

Also Buddy, I'm so sorry to hear that about your wife's situation. I've got my fingers crossed for you both too.

 

Also thanks for the tips on the medical care stuff. You know it's funny we pay so darn much for medical care here and yet I really wasn't happy with the first consultation so I did get a second one (the first guy was just a bad apple I guess- or was having a bad day). I know you've all been there...

 

PS Did I mention that you guys are the best? I feel like I could come to you guys for all sorts of advice!

 

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and you. Hang in there buddy. I hope and pray she gets better soon.

Lou

 

Best of luck .... hope she feels better soon.

 

Oh great, she's going to get a clean bill of health, then you'll be trolling for sex tips

I look forward to that.

(Seriously, I look forward to the clean bill of health part)

 

Alex, sorry about your situation. Hope they figure out what the problem is and that your wife gets well soon.

 

Alex / Buddy - I hope all turns out well with your wives. Stay positive. Let them know how much you love them. All our thoughts are with you.

Mike

 

God bless and good luck.