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What an absolute nightmare with the doctor's office. You have ever right to be as angry as your for the way you've been treated. I'm happy that everything with Bri is fine.
I can't believe you'll be leaving for Disney this week!! You must be excited and over the moon!
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So, just got a call back from Briana's doctor's office. According to the second test they did, she DOES have a UTI, and they've called in an antibiotic. I had them check the results twice. She DOES have one...for sure. At least she will have a couple of days of meds before we leave on our trip.
That was so beyond ridiculous and no excuse for this at the doctor's office! Don't they ever think about the patient and not provide them with the correct information! No reason for this and they need to be more upfront! Most of it I think comes from the mostly incompetent insurance companies who mostly set the rates of what you are charged! Our rates keep going up and less coverage and I'm sure most of you experience this as much as I do! Just insane and don't get me on this as this is a TR for a great family!
Glad most is well as it seems everything is pretty much set for your departure on the weekend for a great trip as so well deserved, considering the trials you have been through lately!
When you get the chance or have time, check out my upcoming October PTR as I think you might enjoy it as I'm a good planner. I always enjoy the comments!
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I'm glad that you finally know what is going on. Not that I want that sweetblittle thing to have a UTI but ay least it is treatable and you can get her on antibiotics before leaving. You may want to research what foods may further irritate an existing UTI so that it doesn't flare up again while in FL. I know acid foods including class and citrus are some of them as well as fatty foods.
You all so deserve this trip and I want it to be perfect for ll of you so I hope this helps Bri feel more like herself. Group hugs ( { } )
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So glad you have an answer and she's on antibiotics now.
Try also Cranberry juice, it's good for a UTI.
NOW it's time to get ready...almost time to go!!! I bet you are bouncing in your chair right now...well maybe not *right now* as it is not even 4 AM...but soon! Hope you are having happy Disney dreams!
I'm glad you found out the correct diagnosis before leaving on your trip so Bri can start on her meds before you leave. What a nightmare that whole thing was!
What a roller coaster you've been on this last week!
Glad you finally got a diagnosis and Bri can begin her meds. As mentioned by others, cranberry juice really helps too.
Glad that it something less serious than diabetes and easily cured by simple antibiotics might want to consider treating her to some yogurt every day todiminish the side effects from them
Just one day left. AJ is coming over tomorrow around 11 and we are all headed to the grocery store to buy snacks and food for the plane. We are having dinner at my in-laws house tomorrow. I am so nervous about the flights, but we just set up the girls' Kindles and found out they came pre-loaded with all six seasons of Daniel Tiger. Briana will do fine, haha! It's Chelsea I'm worried about.
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Don't they ever think about the patient and not provide them with the correct information! 
Most of it I think comes from the mostly incompetent insurance companies who mostly set the rates of what you are charged! 
Just insane and don't get me on this as this is a TR for a great family!
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