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So, I finally gave that Cetaphil cream a shot, and honestly? It’s actually working... you should be able to pick it up at any local CVS or Walgreens... I tried using Vaseline and Calendula before, but I guess neither of those really did much for me in the long run.
I’m dealing with the exact same thing, and honestly, even just typing this right now makes my skin feel like it's on fire. I’ve tried all sorts of different lotions, but most of them actually seem to make the irritation way worse, which is just great. I guess the only thing that helps even a little bit is just using some basic Nivea, so maybe give that a shot? I really hope someone else out there has a better fix than I do.
I honestly don't get why I need so many different referrals. Wouldn't one single order stating "follow-up exams" be enough since everything is happening at the same hospital system anyway? It feels like my doctor is just being difficult because she doesn't want to deal with the paperwork. This isn't even her first time ordering an X-ray for me, either. Plus, she actually got kind of annoyed that I wanted to go to the clinic to have my stitches removed instead of doing it in her office, mostly just because it means she has to write another referral... I guess I'm just wondering if they're trying to cut corners on these things, especially when I clearly need them. It's not like I'm making this stuff up just to have more paperwork, right?
So, I had surgery on my foot about two weeks ago. About ten days after the procedure, I went in for a dressing change and a follow-up, and I had a referral to see a specialist. While I was there, they did an X-ray, and the staff actually got kind of annoyed because I didn't have a specific referral for the imaging, which usually means I'd have to pay the $40 out of pocket. They told me that next time, I absolutely need to show up with a referral that explicitly mentions a follow-up X-ray. I’ve been scheduled for another check-up four weeks after the surgery, and they’ll need to do another X-ray of my foot just to make sure everything is healing up okay. The thing is, my primary care doctor doesn't want to write me a referral for the X-ray—she'll only give me the one for the specialist. She basically asked if they aren't already taking enough pictures of me?
I'm feeling a bit lost here... what should I do? What are my rights when it comes to getting these referrals, and is there anyone I can actually talk to or complain to? I don't get why she won't just give me the paperwork the hospital is asking for.
Thanks!