Doc... help... it hurts!

Based on the clinical presentation, a doctor could have identified pyelonephritis—a kidney infection—without any testing at all. However, that isn't an excuse to skip the diagnostics. Even with a diagnosis, running tests is essential because this is a serious condition. While we can debate the specific pathogen since certain bacteria are more common in certain populations, performing a urinalysis is vital to truly gauge the severity of the illness. Additionally, a complete blood count, basic biochemistry, and a urine analysis should have been ordered. Once the inflammation subsides, an ultrasound is necessary, though it should be done sooner if there isn't an adequate response to treatment. It seems the situation was taken a bit too lightly, but ultimately, the patient has the best perspective on their own health. Regardless, I wish them the best...

feralharbor89 said:Every single sick day needs to be officially backed up by a doctor's note. In some companies, it’s common practice to just take a personal day—like how I can ask for a day off and then make up the hours later—but that’s really just based on what you work out with your boss, not because there's a specific law covering it.

That’s spot on...
It basically comes down to this: you either use your vacation time, or your doctor signs off on a medical leave. At the end of the day, it's all about the arrangement you have with your employer...
If you're using PTO, your paycheck stays the same. If you're on medical leave, you're looking at a pay cut...😢

You need to get that doctor's note in by the end of the month. As for the sick leave notice, try to turn that in within a day or two since it's supposed to include how long you'll be out 😉

I mean, I don't know... how could they even claim it's kidney failure without actual lab results? It’s all guesswork at this point. Could be jaundice, could be gallstones, maybe that weird "tight belt" sensation people get, or some random bacterial infection—honestly, it could be anything! But clearly, whatever diagnosis they slapped on is totally wrong, because if it were right, the antibiotics would be working. Instead, everything is just getting more painful.

What led you to conclude that a misdiagnosis was clearly made? And what makes you think a diagnosis is impossible without further parameters?

I mean, based on whose actual diagnosis is she even treating this? She barely ran any tests! One minute it’s back pain, the next it’s stomach issues—then suddenly, oh, it's a kidney infection? Like, if the diagnosis was actually legit and the meds were right, maybe things would be getting better, right? Or am I just crazy?