[Billyg]

Well, I hesitated to post but...
Hubby went in by ambulance, we thought it was a stroke.
ER Doc thought so too. Waited in ER hallway for a bed for 9 hrs. That's OK, they WERE extremely busy and the hospital was full.
ER staff was great, although they did take the wrong guy in for a CAT scan thinking it was husband....(when we asked about our CAT they said "You already had it."...).
Anyway, 3 days and a few tests later the Dr. and Neurologist told us nothing was wrong, tests were fine and that it was probably Anxiety or Depression and gave us a psychiatrists name. (It's all in your head dear...the pounding headache, slurred speech, unable to move your leg, the falling over and the low B. pressure when standing, confusion, all in your head.)
As we were leaving, the nurse called me aside and whispered "I found this in your chart and thought you'd like to know, the tests showed a Mastoiditis. My uncle had it and he was way off balance etc."
Why didn't they tell us???? Why didn't they treat it???

We called our Doc at home in Maine (we were NOT going to call the hospital, it would have taken forever to get help I assume) and he said that could be very serious if left untreated and called in anti-biotics. (We don't have a primary here yet.)
So, my question is, if in an emergency we don't go to TV Hospital, where will the ambulance take us? The Docs in TV and Leesburg are the same!
p.s. the nurses were great!

So, hubs is still not himself and I'm searching for a Doc and a Neurologist.
Frazzled

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Billyg

Well, I hesitated to post but...
Hubby went in by ambulance, we thought it was a stroke.
ER Doc thought so too. Waited in ER hallway for a bed for 9 hrs. That's OK, they WERE extremely busy and the hospital was full.
ER staff was great, although they did take the wrong guy in for a CAT scan thinking it was husband....(when we asked about our CAT they said "You already had it."...).
Anyway, 3 days and a few tests later the Dr. and Neurologist told us nothing was wrong, tests were fine and that it was probably Anxiety or Depression and gave us a psychiatrists name. (It's all in your head dear...the pounding headache, slurred speech, unable to move your leg, the falling over and the low B. pressure when standing, confusion, all in your head.)
As we were leaving, the nurse called me aside and whispered "I found this in your chart and thought you'd like to know, the tests showed a Mastoiditis. My uncle had it and he was way off balance etc."
Why didn't they tell us???? Why didn't they treat it???

We called our Doc at home in Maine (we were NOT going to call the hospital, it would have taken forever to get help I assume) and he said that could be very serious if left untreated and called in anti-biotics. (We don't have a primary here yet.)
So, my question is, if in an emergency we don't go to TV Hospital, where will the ambulance take us? The Docs in TV and Leesburg are the same!
p.s. the nurses were great!

So, hubs is still not himself and I'm searching for a Doc and a Neurologist.
Frazzled

That is very, very worrisome. I am so sorry that you had all those wrong things happen.

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by Billyg

Well, I hesitated to post but...
Hubby went in by ambulance, we thought it was a stroke.
ER Doc thought so too. Waited in ER hallway for a bed for 9 hrs. That's OK, they WERE extremely busy and the hospital was full.
ER staff was great, although they did take the wrong guy in for a CAT scan thinking it was husband....(when we asked about our CAT they said "You already had it."...).
Anyway, 3 days and a few tests later the Dr. and Neurologist told us nothing was wrong, tests were fine and that it was probably Anxiety or Depression and gave us a psychiatrists name. (It's all in your head dear...the pounding headache, slurred speech, unable to move your leg, the falling over and the low B. pressure when standing, confusion, all in your head.)
As we were leaving, the nurse called me aside and whispered "I found this in your chart and thought you'd like to know, the tests showed a Mastoiditis. My uncle had it and he was way off balance etc."
Why didn't they tell us???? Why didn't they treat it???

We called our Doc at home in Maine (we were NOT going to call the hospital, it would have taken forever to get help I assume) and he said that could be very serious if left untreated and called in anti-biotics. (We don't have a primary here yet.)
So, my question is, if in an emergency we don't go to TV Hospital, where will the ambulance take us? The Docs in TV and Leesburg are the same!
p.s. the nurses were great!

So, hubs is still not himself and I'm searching for a Doc and a Neurologist.
Frazzled

Me too Gracie! I'm thinking that WE don't have a choice where we are taken as we prolly are directed to the nearest facility! I'm sorry for your experience and really hope it is an unfortunate but isolated incident!

Your husband may not want a female doctor but I find dr clarissa Abrantes to be very caring and thorough. Good luck!

[Happinow]

Oh so sorry to hear about your husband. I sure hope he gets back to himself soon! Hopefully, they will get to the bottom of this sooner than later. Speedy recovery....

[2BNTV]

So sorry this happened to your husband. Hoping it gets resolved with good results.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[skip0358]

Sorry to hear this hope all comes out alright. I was just going to post my recent experiance. Yesterday I had to go for a Cardio Cath to get clearence for my knee surgery. I thought the nursing staff and the Cath Lab Staff where outstanding and kept us very calm and well informed. I guess it's all about who you get to wait on you. As far as the Ambulance I know when I rode with the Ambulance on Long Island we took you to the nearest hospital not sure of here though.

[NotGolfer]

I was at Villages Hospital ER in late May and was admitted. My stay there was great ....have NO negatives to say about TVRH. That being said...have lived in several areas and communities. Some had large teaching hospitals and some just smaller regular ones. I've heard BOTH positive AND negative reports about most of these facilities. Doesn't matter where you live! I've heard both bad and good things about the Mayo Clinic and believe me, in Minnesota they're where "the yellow brick road" leads to. I'm just using that as an example. Where you have human beings, mistakes are going to happen. Hope to Heavens it won't to you when the time comes. If a facility is exceptionally busy (and this isn't an excuse) the possibilities for mistakes are heightened.

I'm sorry your husband had this experience!!! I hope the treatment for his condition has him up and around soon!!!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Billy, sorry to hear about your husband's issues. Hope everything turns out well for you both.

Bill

[Mudder]

I just got out of Villages Hospital the other day after 7 days there. Today had to go to Urgent Care as still not well, another infection brewing or probably the same one. If I had the strength I would have run of there as fast as I could. They did not address my problem in a timely fashion at all and overall care was inferior. 7 days and I did not get to see a Urologist for a serious kidney infection.
try Dr. Hamrick( I think that is her name) she is the new head of the stroke center at Villages Hospital. I find it just as negligent that you did not see the neuroligist or at the very least they should have given you her name. I'm running the other way.

[zcaveman]

I always tell the ambulance to take us to MRMC in Ocala. Good emergency room and good doctors.

But then we live in the Marion county end of TV.

[Mikeod]

I think your experience needs to be brought to the attention of the administration of the facility. Is there a patient ombudsman who could be contacted to carry this to the proper people? I think your questions are appropriate. Why didn't they tell you? Why didn't they treat this? Why were you directed toward a mental health provider when there was a physical problem evident? If I were the administrator or medical director of the facility I would want the answers to those questions also. I would not let this go since it obviously affects your confidence in the facility you would likely be taken to in an emergency.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Billyg

Well, I hesitated to post but...
Hubby went in by ambulance, we thought it was a stroke.
ER Doc thought so too. Waited in ER hallway for a bed for 9 hrs. That's OK, they WERE extremely busy and the hospital was full.
ER staff was great, although they did take the wrong guy in for a CAT scan thinking it was husband....(when we asked about our CAT they said "You already had it."...).
Anyway, 3 days and a few tests later the Dr. and Neurologist told us nothing was wrong, tests were fine and that it was probably Anxiety or Depression and gave us a psychiatrists name. (It's all in your head dear...the pounding headache, slurred speech, unable to move your leg, the falling over and the low B. pressure when standing, confusion, all in your head.)
As we were leaving, the nurse called me aside and whispered "I found this in your chart and thought you'd like to know, the tests showed a Mastoiditis. My uncle had it and he was way off balance etc."

Why didn't they tell us???? Why didn't they treat it???

We called our Doc at home in Maine (we were NOT going to call the hospital, it
would have taken forever to get help I assume) and he said that could be very serious if left untreated and called in anti-biotics. (We don't have a primary
here yet.) So, my question is, if in an emergency we don't go to TV Hospital, where will the ambulance take us? The Docs in TV and Leesburg are the same!
p.s. the nurses were great!

So, hubs is still not himself and I'm searching for a Doc and aNeurologist.:undecided
Frazzled

So sorry to hear of your husband's scary situation. I'm glad he had you with him as a support. There are definitely mistakes made within the Medical System. With aging Boomers, it scares me to think of the increased pressure on a system that is already challenged.

[angiefox10]

My heart is breaking for you right now. I know how scary this is. I see some of the posters have given you some guidance. I do hope you are able to get to the bottom of this. I have had a similar situation and what I would say to you is to please persevere until you get the right answers.

Sending positive thoughts you way.

[Mudder]

two different people came to me to ask about my stay as I was being discharged, I told them what I thought in a calm manner. Also I am writing a clear timeline of what happened while I was there to hopefully help avoid others from having to go thru what I went thru. They kept using the excuse it's Jan. and very busy....how silly of me to get so sick in Jan, I'll try to wait til May next time.
Anyway, it's Munroe for me next time. We did alot of research on both Munroe and Leesburg when we moved here and determined munroe would be best for us....in the heat of the moment we made a not so good decision, won't happen again.

[Billyg]

Is Munroe in Ocala.? Will the ambulance transport to that location?