“I am not a person who thinks in abstract.” I told my doctor. “But when I took that new medicine, I felt as if I were in a room filled with smoke.”
“Hmm.” he replied as he adjusted the stethoscope on my chest. “I have never heard of that kind of reaction to this drug before.”
“I couldn’t tell if it was caused by dizziness, or hallucination.” I continued.
“Have you taken any other medications lately?” The doctor sighed, sounding rather bored.
“No, only this one you subscribed yesterday.” I answered, knowing my heart was now racing. I felt a panic attach coming on.
“Well, Mrs. Jones,” he replied as he swirled around on his stool. “I imagine it is just a case of vertigo-maybe caused by an ear issue.”
“I’m NOT Mrs. Jones.” I replied as I shuffled off the table, my panic attach now in full gear.
beebeesworld 
boomiebol said,
September 20, 2012 @ 6:22 pm
Scary….doctor is probably overworked or losing his mind…
shermangerherd said,
September 20, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
Thanks: I am on the way to Doc in one hour……
beebeesworld said,
September 20, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
ooops! beebeee
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beebeesworld said,
September 23, 2012 @ 8:36 pm
Its hard to imagine this really happening like your story-I have had plenty of experiences with missed diagnosis, but my story was simply a “what it” beebee
sustainabilitea said,
September 20, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
Time for a new doctor!! But check whose medical records this one sends to the new one. 🙂
Don't Quote Lily said,
September 20, 2012 @ 7:21 pm
Geez…I know doctors are busy but you’d think with all the money they make they could at least pay attention. 😉
billgncs said,
September 20, 2012 @ 10:49 pm
yikes !
vbholmes said,
September 20, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
It happens. Best to double check everything before you take medicine or have an operation. Gruesome tales out there. Good story, Beebee.
Fork in My Eye said,
September 20, 2012 @ 11:10 pm
I really admire your flash fiction. I’ve never been able to manage it (not well anyway). I love the mood of this one.
Sandra Bennett said,
September 20, 2012 @ 11:12 pm
During sick hour I happened to get stuck with a doctor who is oblivious to the fact that patients call him “Doctor Cocky”. My own doctor was not on call for sick hour that day, and I knew I would have been taken seriousy if she had been available…So happens I was checking out symptoms which had kept me awake the night before. He acted as if I’d bothered him as he ran down a list of possible causes of my distress, including cancer, but scolded me for coming in to sick hour
to learn if I might have cancer…(which I did)…Never again would I see such a cocky doctor, and I have discouraged anyone else who might consider taking him on as a primary care physician !!
lenwilliamscarver said,
September 20, 2012 @ 11:22 pm
Some of the worst experiences are by Doctors that don’t “listen” makes me angry and I let them know in no uncertain terms what I think and generally post about them so others will stay away. That is so dangerous to even think about what if he had not said the name and given you a perscription that would interact with something you were already taking.
theblackandwhitedragonfly said,
September 20, 2012 @ 11:39 pm
scary story, I hope you stopped taking that medecine right away !
Robyn Lee said,
September 21, 2012 @ 12:29 am
time for new doctor!! 🙂 great write beebee
🙂
rochellewisoff said,
September 21, 2012 @ 8:57 am
I usually refuse to see anyone but my own doctor unless it’s an emergency. Well written story of a real issue for a lot of us.
Adam Ickes said,
September 21, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
The question I’m left with is: Which of them is wrong, the doc or the patient? Perhaps the drug is an antipsychotic that isn’t working?
rich said,
September 21, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
forgive me but i’m missing something. does this go with the fairie statue picture or is it an independent piece?
beebeesworld said,
September 23, 2012 @ 8:57 pm
The prompt just reminded me that sometimes things aren’t as they seem. beebee
rich said,
September 24, 2012 @ 1:16 am
well, yeah, but then i can use that statement and write about anything i want to go along with any picture prompt that i want.
elmowrites said,
September 21, 2012 @ 1:58 pm
I’m with Adam here, i wanted to know which one of them was wrong! Frightening story though, either way.
I’m over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/friday-fiction-breaking-the-backs-of-angels/
beebeesworld said,
September 23, 2012 @ 8:54 pm
it was just a story-this time!
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readinpleasure said,
September 21, 2012 @ 2:29 pm
Beebee, you may need a new doctor if this is true. All the best. But then the it could be the effects of the drug. Truly I am at a loss for coherent words.
coville123 said,
September 21, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
I agree with Adam to,very scary write more I’d love to read a book that starts that way.
The Bumble Files said,
September 21, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
Oh, how awful. I had this happen once with a hair appointment, but certainly not the doctor. I agree this would be a fabulous beginning to a story.
beebeesworld said,
September 22, 2012 @ 12:35 am
Thanks-sometimes I feel like no one is listening at a dr office…..
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Lora Mitchell said,
September 22, 2012 @ 3:11 am
In today’s world, one must be careful taking drugs, even those prescribed by doctors. I saw a new doctor this past Weds. who has a reputation for “caring and listening.” He cared and listened.
Madison Woods said,
September 22, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
My daughter was mistakenly given the diagnosis of a wrong patient. This was terrible for us because the diagnosis was stage 4 uterine cancer! She’s only 20 years old. But I also felt sorry for the patient who must have been given her clean bill of health by mistake and then had to have it retracted and replaced with the cancerous one.
Subhan Zein said,
September 23, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
Good story! Enjoyed it.
Subhan Zein
TBM said,
September 27, 2012 @ 2:36 pm
Too many doctors don’t actually listen to their patients.