I just had a 36 y.o. F present with thoracic back pain with numbness radiating to left arm. Also states she has persistent rectal bleeding. Her PCP is aware of this. I called him and discussed the pt with him. I r/o cardiac issues with 12 lead ECG= normal sinus rhythm. EE is also taking antidepressants, and anti anxiety meds- benzodiazapines ( Clonazapam 0.5mg T.I.D. )
I'm wondering if this is more psychosomatic ? Any opinions you may have are most welcome.
( my impression from speaking to PCP is she just wants to get out of work- I am the Occ Health Nurse for the site ( 1000+ employess on my shift )
I wonder why her Doc was so quick to label her. It seems that you would have seen her before if she were just trying to get out of work.I am in no way trying to offend,just a thought.
I too was an ICU nurse turned OHN for a grand total of 9 months. What I remember most about that particular experience was that I felt like a school nurse. There were legitimate complaints/problems- but alot of them needed to GET A GRIP- JUST SUCK IT UP AND WORK ALREADY!!!!!
moonchild20002000
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I wonder why her Doc was so quick to label her. It seems that you would have seen her before if she were just trying to get out of work.I am in no way trying to offend,just a thought.