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What would you do? Conflicting doctor reports



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amother


 

Post Thu, Jul 17 2014, 12:38 am
At my sons annual well check-up doctor visit, the pediatrician noticed something that needed to be checked out by a specialist in that field. I followed up and took my son (almost 2) to a doctor who deals with that issue. This doctor didn't make a big deal and gave me a prescription for a medium strength medication for him. My son was also uncooperative and I feel the doctor didn't get a full diagnosis and gave me a prescription because he gave up on trying to get my son to sit still (he's petrified of doctors). Because I was unsure, I took him to a second doctor in Manhattan who is supposed to be better in this field. The second doctor, who got a better look at my son because he was more cooperative, told me he has a condition and gave me a much stronger medicine for him. Now that I have the medicine I'm scared to give it to him. Would it be crazy for me to take him to a third doctor if I don't fully trust the first two? I don't just want to start dosing my son on something that could potentially damage him if it's not necessary. What would you do?
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MaBelleVie




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jul 17 2014, 12:48 am
Go for another opinion, and try to be more prepared so that your son is in a better state.
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amother


 

Post Thu, Jul 17 2014, 10:05 am
Speak to his pediatrician. Go to the very top specialist and explain the conflicting diagnoses.

I was once in a situation where one doc said operate and you will walk with a limp, another Dr said don't operate and you will walk with a limp, a third said operate and you will face long complications and have months long recovery and possibly have trouble walking forever.

The last Dr told me that he is a great surgeon and I will be fine. He will guarantee me no limp. I can now walk in heels. I went to the very best surgeon in the world for my matter. I spoke to my Dr who agreed.
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