Barium Swallow...Yuck!

[Rena705]

Just got back from having that barium swallow test and all I have to say is YUCK!  My stomach also feels like it has a huge balloon in it and I am almost scared to eat for fear of spontaneous combustion!  Everybody DUCK!!!
Next is my lung function test which I feel should have been done today instead, having a hard time expelling air today and then when I went into the Lab there was a woman wearing the strongest most horrible perfume that I could hardly breathe!  I think all medical labs and doctors offices should have a no tolerance policy to perfumes for the sake of those with breathing problems.  We had one in our office and it was no problem to the workers and it sure made it easier for those with respiratory problems.  Anyway, have my lung test on the 28th and then my dr. appt. on Feb. 6th...can't wait!

Rena705

[Rena705]

Thanks for your good wishes....the person with the perfume however was not an employee but a patient...I did send an email to the management to ask if there could not be a notice posted and perhaps something added to their requisition stating that their offices are perfume free and your cooperation would be appreciated, or something to that effect.  Will let you know what they respond.  Ley...I will definitely let everyone know what happens on the 6th...I am going to go in fully prepared with all the ammunition I can find so here's hoping for the best!

Lots of Hugs,

Rena705

[Ley5792]

You are too much fun!!! :0)

DUCK!

I certainly hope you get somewhere with that nasty perfume! And I look forward to the 6th. Let us know what the doc had to say.

~Ley

[Momzilla]

The technician should not be allowed to wear strong perfume like that, anyway.  My son gets migraines that are triggered by odors.  She would have done him in, and she should know better, working in a hospital.  You should call, anyway!

I hope things go well with your next test!

Zilla*

[mokibear]

So sorry you had a rough day. I've had the Barium done years ago and swore never again. Oh and yes I'm ducking.lol

I do hope you get some answers from all these tests and do call and lodge a complaint over the perfume. I'm surprised that in that field that they are allowed to wear it in the first place.

Keep us informed on how you make out.

Hugs
Moki

[Rena705]

No problem honey...talk to you on the weekend!  HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

[spankyandrex]

sounds like you have some major testing coming up.  Good luck with all of that.  Barium swallows - my son had one and it looked horrible LOL- I don't blame you.  I hope you get good results from all of it :)  I'm at work today and I am busy, so I am having a hrd time posting, but I will try to respond to your reply to me in my other post this weekend hun.  THANKS

[Rena705]

Sorry Quix but you misunderstood, I had the swallow test today and the lung test on the 28th.  This was in the radiology lab where they do the x-rays of all sorts.  I agree though, the perfume's are really hard to take and they should have a rule that is universal for all medical facilities!  I will call though and lodge a complaint just so they are aware of it.

Rena705

[Quixotic1]

Call the lab immediately and speak to the supervisor.  That kind of perfume can set off acute asthma and WILL skew pulmonary function results.  Someone needs to smell her today while there problem is there!  That should be absolutely forbidden in a hospital, you're right, not to mention a pulmonary lab!!!

Quix