I came in to be seen on Tuesday 8/18 about a random pop up of sores in my mouth. I never had this happen before and wanted to stop it before it got worse. When I came in I was on day 3 of pain. It started on one side, which I thought was just a cut due to something I ate, but the next day I woke up and my throat was sore (tonsils) and my ear hurt. I had a hard time swallowing my own saliva. I went and looked at myself and saw I had sores on my tongue which shortly migrated to the other side and under my tongue. On day three after work I came in because the sores were now on the inside of my cheeks and lips. I came in with concern and in severe pain. I could barely talk because of the pain, drink or eat yogurt. The doctor that I was assigned was nice, but it felt like she was in a rush and just wanted to be in and out quickly and not deal with my situation. She checked my ear, and didn't really look in my mouth at the full situation, I just showed her one side of my tongue which had a few sores and before I got to move to show more because it was hard to lift my tongue or do anything because of the pain she walked away and began to talk to me about what I needed to eat, which were cold items, and said that she could prescribe me an oral, but it would be the same as orajel and it would just be best just to use that. I then asked questions as she wanted to leave. I even had to ask her what she thought I had or what it could be, because she wasn't giving me any information about my situation. I still don't know why it's spreading or what I actually have. She just said I could have ulcers. She didn't prescribe anything for the spread and I just left. I feel that I paid $100+ to be seen while not receiving anything helpful due to my situation. Right after my visit I bought some orajel, but the next day I woke up and it was even worse. My words were slurs and the spread and pain is unbearable, but since I had work (Wednesday) I couldn't come back in to address anything, nor do I have the money to be seen elsewhere at the moment or to come back in since this experience wasn't the best and I honestly feel neglected I don't think I'll be back because I came in for help to stop whatever I have before it got worse, just for it to get severely worse while not receiving a for sure diagnostic. This put me in a situation that is unfortunate and honestly a horrible experience overall with my visit and what I'm currently going through.
Update: The spread became worse and the pain was absolutely horrible, I ended up going to the ER. It was the only place I could go without having to pay, since I already went integrity to seek help and I was failed to be treated on and misdiagnosed. After being seen at the ER, I was dehydrated from not being able to consume liquids and was diagnosed with a viral infection and was prescribed medication right off the bat.
I'm beyond disappointed in the care that I received from Kristie from integrity, and upset that she made me experience further excruciating pain that I didn't have to endure. read more