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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 21:00:53 GMT
**update post #32**
I slammed it hard Saturday. It still really hurts, black and blue and a little swollen. Have a soft splint on it. Girl at work said if I didn't want to waste time with Dr visit to stop by the fire department and they can look at it. What?!
Ever done/heard of this?
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Post by oldcrow on Dec 29, 2014 21:05:12 GMT
Firemen have x-ray vision?
Myself I would go to er and have an x-ray and then have them deal with what to do about the situation.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 21:17:55 GMT
Just wasn't sure it was worthy of taking up ER time..Altho I cannot take off work to go either to the dr (who would send me for cray anyway)
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 29, 2014 21:22:44 GMT
uh, no. A fireman is just going to tell you to go to the dr.
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 29, 2014 21:25:40 GMT
Firefighters are trained in first aid and are first responders, but no, you dont drop by a station to have your finger checked out.
It also isn't worthy of an er visit. Go to the doctor or urgent care. They may or may not need an x-ray.
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Post by *sprout* on Dec 29, 2014 21:28:26 GMT
My firefighter (not fireman) DH would poliety tell you there's nothing he can do and you need to see a doctor.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 21:31:20 GMT
Lol I thought the same. Just was slightly shocked when she said it. Lol. Figured I'd ask!
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Post by sisterbdsq on Dec 29, 2014 21:32:58 GMT
Is she single?
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Post by miss_lizzie on Dec 29, 2014 21:37:45 GMT
Are there minute-clinic-type places around you? You could go there. Or does your clinic/insurance have a nurse line? I've called the nurse line and gotten great advice--and if you need to see a doctor, they can usually work you in.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 22:12:44 GMT
Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover urgent care for those quickstop places it's either the office or ER
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 29, 2014 22:18:15 GMT
My (now retired) FF husband would tell you go to the ER or Urgent Care.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Dec 29, 2014 22:19:10 GMT
I learned the expensive way to go straight to the orthopedic doctor for xrays. At least mine has better equipment than the regular doctor's office or the ER, and they will redo any xrays when you get there. They are also processed and read immediately, as opposed to the ER down the street.
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Post by gina on Dec 29, 2014 22:21:01 GMT
I'm married to a FF. They are certified first responders but yeah, he'd tell you to go to the doctor.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 22:29:37 GMT
heh-a scenario in which her advice makes sense  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 22:44:33 GMT
That thread title made me laugh out loud (or, go "HAHA" which I'm told is the less old-fogey way to express amusement these days.)
Maybe on the way home from the firehouse, you could stop by your doctor's office and ask him how to cook your turkey for New Year's Day.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 22:51:02 GMT
I admit...it's funny. Which is why I questioned it..like an old wives tale. No way was I going to go there. ..lol
But with my ins if I want to see my ortho I have to see primary 1st then get a referral. If I see primary I'll be there forever then be sent for x-rays. With the ER at least I'll know relatively quick...urgent care isn't covered by my ins.
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 29, 2014 23:25:21 GMT
How much is the co-pay for the er? I ask because maybe self pay at an urgent care would be xheaper. Does you Dr office have extended hours? Ours has a p.a. there that I can see if my pcp isnt.
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Post by myshelly on Dec 29, 2014 23:28:18 GMT
The Minute Clinic is only $79 with no insurance. That's probably cheaper than your ER copay.
I would go there and find out if I needed to do anything else.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Dec 29, 2014 23:29:58 GMT
No ER copay i did just find an express care place who takes my ins so I'm going there.
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 29, 2014 23:36:34 GMT
No ER copay i did just find an express care place who takes my ins so I'm going there. wow, that is awesome! My co-pay for er is $150, urgent care (which is worthless) is $70-80, so if possible I hit the doctor or the er. |
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Post by sisterbdsq on Dec 30, 2014 0:54:18 GMT
On the way home, zip by the firehouse and see how they like your diagnosis.
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Post by edie3 on Dec 30, 2014 1:06:12 GMT
I think some will do pap smears for a $20 co pay.
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 30, 2014 1:19:00 GMT
I think some will do pap smears for a $20 co pay. This made me spit water all over myself and my screen. I bet there are some who would do it for free! |
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Post by gryroagain on Dec 30, 2014 1:41:13 GMT
My BIL is a firefighter and I know he would get a kick out of this thread! But I wouldn't want to give away my Internet "home" to relatives.
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Post by penny on Dec 30, 2014 2:13:30 GMT
I think some will do pap smears for a $20 co pay. They will also toss in a breast exam if you ask nicely enough... |
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Post by elaine on Dec 30, 2014 2:22:18 GMT
I think some will do pap smears for a $20 co pay. They will also toss in a breast exam if you ask nicely enough... And one for a friend or three, too! |
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Post by Nicole in TX on Dec 30, 2014 2:31:44 GMT
That is the strangest bit of advice I have ever heard!!!  |
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Post by Nicole in TX on Dec 30, 2014 2:33:45 GMT
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Post by *KAS* on Dec 30, 2014 2:33:55 GMT
I <3 your sarcasm. Exactly where my mind went - "seems like a nice pick up line, but other than that....." But I'm walking distance from the fire station. Perhaps I should test this theory. |
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Post by LAM88 on Dec 30, 2014 2:38:23 GMT
My DH is an orthopaedic surgeon and he would tell you that since he does't have X-ray vision, he can't tell if it's broken just by looking at it (although from your description it's certainly a strong possibility).
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