switched pediatricians

[magicicada]

called the new ped and made an appt. called the old ped and cancelled the appt and asked about records transfer. i'm not sure why this is bothering me so much. they are nice people but they have sold their souls to the drug reps. i think it's nostalgia for when sylvia was teeny tiny as opposed to just being quite small.

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Pediatricians and drugs

[loucheroo.livejournal.com]

I HATE that.... i have so many friends whose kids are on drugs at the drop of a hat! The only non-motrin/tylenol/nose-unclogging meds either of my kids have ever taken (now remember, this is in 4.5 collective years of life): Zach had antibiotics once, for a high, long-lasting and unexplained fever. Once they got the blood work back and found it was viral, they stopped the meds. Sarah's been on and off Zyrtec (on for a bit, and i found it wasn't helping with the allergies so we stopped, but now we're hoping it--in conjunction with something called rhinocort--will help clear up her cute little ears to prevent the necessity for tubes. I don't think it will work, but we'll find out next week). That's IT!! Then there are kids I know who are Sarah's age and put on antibiotics at the first sign of a sniffle--not because of parents requesting, but because of doctors offering.
I'm SO glad I go to a doctor who not only DOESN'T specifically offer meds unless needed, but tells parents who ask that it's not necessary and won't help. It's important to find someone who shares your philosophy. Failing that, at least find one who respects your philosophy.

If Sylvia's doctor was really pushing the formula (And from what you've said, it doesn't seem that she's having any major feeding problems, so what's the need?) and/or drugs, you're right to find someone who makes you feel more comfortable.

Now I'll get off my soapbox :)

Re: Pediatricians and drugs

[ximinez]

Rinocort is pretty nifty stuff. Keeps my allergies nicely in check, and can reduce the intensity of sinus problems when I have a cold. I assume that's why the want her to use it? To prevent sinus buildup that will back up into the ear canal?

Re: Pediatricians and drugs

[loucheroo.livejournal.com]

I haven't told everyone the SAGA OF THE EARS OF SARAH?
Hmmm.... thought I had. All I know is that the Rhinocort doesn't seem to be working so well (though sarah was amused at the thought that it might be made of rhinos! She giggled and gave ben a look that said he was clearly not as smart as she'd thought *grin*). She still seems a bit stuffy. Perhaps she takes after me and has "non-allergic rhinitis" instead of allergies (this means that she gets all the fun stuff of allergies, such as congestion, itchy eyes, etc., but it's not ACTUALLY allergies, so NO FRELLING MEDICINES WORK ON IT)

*ahem*
See my journal entry for tonight to get the story of the ears and treatments
I'm not cool, so I don't know how to put a link in. sorry!