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34. I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ...

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 09:18 AM

4 hrs ago

... not grab a prescription pad right off the bat. I've found that younger male doctors are getting better, and that immigrant doctors are very good.

My two Muslim women doctors, and woman surgeon saved my life on my first cancer. When my white male brigadier general urologist kept going to the same bag of tricks that he finally realized wasn't working, he passed me on (because i felt he didn't want me to ruin his record by dying) to a Chinese doctor (who the general ran off VA later), he got me to an Indian surgeon who was at a civilian hospital who fixed it PDQ. Six years cancer free.

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My turn for the e.r. [View all] Marthe48 6 hrs ago OP

I have advanced and it's samplegirl 6 hrs ago #1

My older sister has had several attacks Marthe48 6 hrs ago #8

I lost 1/3 of my colon to that Bluetus 4 hrs ago #32

Same boat... OneBlueDotS-Carolina 2 hrs ago #48

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe. SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #2

I was thinking salt Marthe48 6 hrs ago #5

Is it the salt or grease that's problematic? SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #12

Take it easy, Marthe... MiHale 6 hrs ago #3

I avoid salt Marthe48 6 hrs ago #7

Sodium and salt are not the same... MiHale 5 hrs ago #20

Thank you for sharing this Delphinus 4 hrs ago #38

We're in the same boat Marthe48 3 hrs ago #41

Wow, get well soon. bucolic_frolic 6 hrs ago #4

I was achy Marthe48 6 hrs ago #6

Good you got right in it. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ underpants 6 hrs ago #9

Feel better Marthe! LuckyCharms 6 hrs ago #10

Sending healing vibes and so happy you got to the cause of the problem. ❤️ MLAA 6 hrs ago #11

I hope you feel better bamagal62 6 hrs ago #13

Deciding to stop beef was the hard part. Almost quiting (beef maybe once a month) was easy ... marble falls 5 hrs ago #30

I rarely eat beef or pork Marthe48 3 hrs ago #42

That's great! bamagal62 3 hrs ago #43

Sending healing vibes, Marthe48 Niagara 6 hrs ago #14

Hoping you bounce back quickly and pain disappears instantly. quaint 6 hrs ago #15

Glad you're feeling a bit better wolfie001 5 hrs ago #16

I hope you feel better soon, Marthe48. area51 5 hrs ago #17

You might find a particular food was the cause nuxvomica 5 hrs ago #18

Apparently quinoa is the same. bamagal62 3 hrs ago #44

Watch your mental health. Your gut has a brain too. My gut issues led to depression. twodogsbarking 5 hrs ago #19

Sorry to hear this,Marthe! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #21

Marthe, imo sounds like you need more fiber in Emile 5 hrs ago #22

I've rarely had a day Marthe48 1 hr ago #54

No Wavy Lays? lonely bird 5 hrs ago #23

🫂 mwmisses4289 5 hrs ago #24

They say I have diverticulosis, Silver Gaia 5 hrs ago #25

What I've learned about doctors: male doctors tell me, and female doctors listen. I found out that ... marble falls 5 hrs ago #29

I tend to agree! I also prefer women doctors. Silver Gaia 5 hrs ago #31

I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ... marble falls 4 hrs ago #34

What a great, inspiring story! Silver Gaia 1 hr ago #49

Makes me happy to hear the happy ending Marthe48 1 hr ago #52

I could rule out lady parts, appendicitis and gall bladder Marthe48 3 hrs ago #45

Thanks. Silver Gaia 1 hr ago #50

It's so interesting about your experience. bamagal62 2 hrs ago #47

Yes, the pain was similar, but Silver Gaia 1 hr ago #51

It's Tuesday True Dough 5 hrs ago #26

Trust me Marthe48 3 hrs ago #46

This getting old is high maintenence and requires a lot of monitoring, doesn't it? marble falls 5 hrs ago #27

Oh no! Glad it got caught early and you are getting it treated BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago #28

So sorry, Marthe 48. HeartsCanHope 4 hrs ago #33

Bummer. I am glad you went in right away. Hope you are back 100% very soon. LoisB 4 hrs ago #35

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Get well soon, Marthe48 💚 Feeling sick is no fun Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #37

You got me wondering about my own salt levels Marthe KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #39

I have chronically low sodium Be The Light 3 hrs ago #40

So sorry you're feeling bad too. nocoincidences 1 hr ago #53

Diverticulitis almost killed me in 2009 CountAllVotes 1 hr ago #55

Please take care, Dear Marthe. Laffy Kat 45 min ago #56

Get well soon JoseBalow 12 min ago #57