By jessica213kali at Citysearch December 05, 2007
I completely agree...this was by far the worst experience I have ever encoutered at a doctor's office. The staff were all very rude and made many mistakes. I have bad acne and went to see dr. goodlerner for some treatment. She put me on accutane, the strongest acne medication out there. It started from the very beginning when she diagnosed me. I came back to pick up my prescription and they didn't even know why I was there. I figured since it took me this long to find a dermatologist I stick it out with them. Anyway that was a already a waste of money since I had already taken my bloodtest which cost a couple hundred and already was there for my appointment. They refused to admit their faults and did not want to reimburse me. When I saw the Dr., she completely ignored my concern and told me I'd have to do another bloodtest and follow up before I started the medication. They forgot to register me with the accutane company. Anyway that was just the beginning. There was just soooo many things that happened that I cannot get into detail because it's just so much. From scheduling me wrong appointment dates and having me wait 2 hrs to see the dr. to ignoring my health when I was on accutane. They clearly DO NOT care for their patients, I truely feel they just want money. I was humiliated and heartbroken every time I visited the office. They were so rude and could not fathom the pain and embarrassment someone with acne goes through. The office staff are very unprofessional and I hope no one has to go through what I did. It's been a year since I've been off accutane and since I've seen them and I'm still waiting for my $750.00 reimbursement that they keep promising me... ...read more
By mzambito7 at Citysearch January 18, 2007
Her office made a mistake and ordered me a name-brand perscription when I asked for generic. The office and the doctor did not admit to the mistake or correct it and it cost me $150. The office staff was the rudest I've ever encountered- one receptionist flat out lied and said that I told her one thing which I absolutely did not. The doctor blamed the receptionist's rudeness on english not being her first language, which I highly doubt was the problem. In my opinion if your staff can't even be semi-courteous to your patients they have no business being in a position where they must interact with people. This was the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor's office. ...read more
Let's Talk About Sore Nipples (written for nanobébé) 10/19/2018 Lisa Grossman, RN, BSN, PHN, OCN Check out the featured article that I wrote for nanobébé! Let's Talk About Sore Nipples Let’s talk about nipples… but not just any nipples. Let’s talk about sore nipples (cringe). I have something to share with you that may come as a surprise. Breastfeeding should not be painful. Now, some of you may be questioning the validity of this statement; however, I have plenty of information that I am going to share with you to substantiate my claim. An important factor to keep in mind is that our nipples are not used to the constant contact that they receive when we breastfeed, especially during those early days and even weeks. A little sensitivity is normal… at first. When baby is first born, we breastfeed frequently to meet their energy needs. More than likely, you have been told to feed your baby on demand, or at least, 8-12 times in a 24-hour period. That is a lot of nipple stimulation! It makes sense that your nipples may be a little outside of their comfort zone. However, the initial period of discomfort should be fleeting and temporary. If your nipples are sore or progress to becoming painful, cracked, bruised, blistered or start bleeding I advise you to seek help from a lactation specialist. What causes sore nipples? There are a number of factors that can contribute to nipple soreness: First and foremost, it is very important that your baby obtain a proper latch and seal when breastfeeding. This not only helps prevent nipple soreness but also properly stimulates the nipple, areola (the darkened circular tissue surrounding your nipple) and breast tissue to signal to your body to produce milk and for proper letdown and transfer of breastmilk to your baby. An important piece of advice that I have shared with my patients and clients over the years is that the process of feeding your newborn is called breastfeeding for a reason. If your baby could successfully feed by latching onto just your nipple then it would be called nipple-feeding (or so I suspect)! If you are having difficulty obtaining and maintaining a proper latch during feeding, this can lead to nipple soreness and I recommend seeking support from a lactation specialist. Once latch is achieved you may feel nipple sensitivity for the initial 10 seconds of the feeding; however, if it doesn’t improve or worsens, I recommend unlatching the baby and starting over. If nipple discomfort begins in the middle of a feeding it may be due to a shift in the baby’s position. Correcting the baby’s position and/or latch will provide relief most of the time. When a mother has a strong letdown and/or oversupply this may also result in nipple soreness as a result of the baby attempting to slow the flow by putting pressure on the nipple. In this circumstance, you can manually express before the feeding. Soaking your breasts in a water bath prior to the feeding may also help. Using the Australian “Down Under” prone position during the feeding utilizes gravity to assist with the strong flow. There are other interventions that may be appropriate to utilize in this circumstance and I advise you to seek assistance from a specialist for further instruction. Another factor that could be the culprit for sore nipples is what is known as a tongue and/or lip tie, also referred to as a short or tight frenulum. Simply put, the frenulum is a piece of tissue that attaches the tongue and lip to the mouth. It is important to note that every person has a labial (lip) and lingual (tongue) frenulum but what may be a cause for concern is the baby’s ability to properly breastfeed if the frenulum is interfering with latch. If the baby is not able to open their mouth wide enough to latch properly, they may have a “shallow” latch and may be latching onto the nipple rather than the breast. If you suspect that your baby may have a tongue or lip tie, discuss this with your baby’s Pediatrician or a Pediatric Dentist or ENT for further evaluation and potential treatment (if deemed necessary by your medical provider). It is important to keep an eye out for signs of infection as this may require treatment. Yeast can form on and around the nipple and inside of your baby’s mouth, creating a painful feeding experience for either or both of you. When yeast becomes infectious this is known as thrush. It can be identified by sore, itchy nipples accompanied by flakey skin. For baby you will observe a white film that forms on his/her tongue, inside of the cheek or lips. The white film cannot be wiped away and may require treatment. If you suspect that either you or your baby have thrush please contact your care provider for further assessment. The formation of a bleb, or milk blister, on the nipple may also cause soreness and pain, which often radiates to the back as well. This occurs when milk collects within the nipple pore(s) causing the pore(s) to become blocked. Sometimes a layer of skin will form over the bleb which makes it more difficult to release the bleb. If you suspect that you may have a milk bleb, please contact a lactation specialist to assist with removal. If skin has formed over the bleb it is possible that it will need to be lanced and should be done in a sterile environment, such as at your OBGYN’s office. There are other indications for sore nipples not described in this post. The most important takeaway message is that nipple soreness is not the norm, so if you are breastfeeding and find that you are experiencing soreness as described above please contact the appropriate professional for assistance. In the interim, using devices such as breast shells may help to protect your nipples from irritation. You simply place them in your bra and center them around your nipple so that your nipples do not rub against the inside of your bra. Simply letting your nipples air dry is another option. You may also find some relief using hydrogel pads after the feeding is finished. Your own colostrum and breastmilk serve as natural “nipple cream” options that may also provide relief and aid in the healing process. When in doubt, please seek help! (https://www.nanobebe.com/lets-talk-about-sore-nipples/?fbclid=IwAR1QEXtyLDopGBY9B0ZLt4eOnMVKPzIp-g4sFJzPGlWpwDrtmXEa7VmBrOQ) ...read more
By South Bay Baby Care, LLC October 20, 2018
There are often times in many women’s lives when they need to dress nicely but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Whether a woman is shopping for clothes to wear to a new job, or for something to wear to a wedding, there are ways to find beautiful outfits to wear within anyone's budget, n... ...read more
Finding comfortable and stylish plus size clothing can be difficult. Many stores have a limited selection of plus size clothing, or may only have a few sizes. Knowing how to shop for clothing that looks well on your body type is the first step in finding the right styles. ...read more