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Lindsey · 01-30-2007, 05:20 PM

So I called the appt line bc I've had a pretty high fever for 3 days and a sore throat....they said they didn't have anything until Feb 8.....So now I have to go to urgent care bc I'm pretty sure it's strep throat and I have a baby shower to throw this weekend.....UGH!

Heather · 01-30-2007, 05:21 PM

feb. 8th are they nuts? Sheesh Im sorry, that sucks.

Jennifer · 01-30-2007, 05:24 PM

they're nuts! I hope you get better soon!

NikkiD · 01-30-2007, 05:29 PM

I don't know where you are but here at our Naval Hospital in Family Practice they have walk-in appointments and slots for this kind of thing. There is a wait I'm sure but it is a way to be seen without going to the ER.

Victoria · 01-30-2007, 05:33 PM

That sucks!!!
That is precisely why I call Family Practice directly for a same day appt, if needed. Hopefully you start feeling better soon!!!!!!! HUGS!!!

Callie · 01-30-2007, 05:37 PM

That is the whole reason the I have Tricare standard. I tried a few time to make an appointment to see a naval doctor and everytime they would say a time that was like two weeks away. The last appointment that I tried to make with them for a sinus infection they told me that it would be a month. Forget that crap. I went up to tricare and changed over, and haven't had that problem since.

NikkiD · 01-30-2007, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Victoria

That sucks!!!
That is precisely why I call Family Practice directly for a same day appt, if needed. Hopefully you start feeling better soon!!!!!!! HUGS!!!

Tricare scheduling can be a pain. They have certain parameters the have to function in and they tell you nothing is available. They seem to be limited in what they can do but I too have contacted whatever clinic I am dealing with and tell them that Tricare isn't able to give me an appointment. I think every time I have gotten something scheduled through the clinic that would work. It's always worth a try anyway.

Victoria · 01-30-2007, 05:52 PM

Tricare scheduling?!

Jennygirl · 01-30-2007, 05:53 PM

I have an appointment on the 5th...I called for an appointment two weeks ago...So I know your pain...

Cat · 01-30-2007, 05:59 PM

Cant you just call the clinic directly and tell them this is a sick call and not just a regular appt. thats stupid that they cant get you in today to see someone. I thought if someone was really sick like you definitely are that they normally see patients asap.

01-30-2007, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lindsey I Can See Clearly Now....The S**T Is Gone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,342 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 67%	Gotta Love Navy Medical So I called the appt line bc I've had a pretty high fever for 3 days and a sore throat....they said they didn't have anything until Feb 8.....So now I have to go to urgent care bc I'm pretty sure it's strep throat and I have a baby shower to throw this weekend.....UGH! __________________

01-30-2007, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jennifer digiscrappin fool Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Naples, Italy(NATO) Posts: 23,398 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 3% Longevity: 50%	they're nuts! I hope you get better soon! __________________ I live in my fairytale Please clickie my dragons!

01-30-2007, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Callie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 10,097 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 16% Longevity: 99%	That is the whole reason the I have Tricare standard. I tried a few time to make an appointment to see a naval doctor and everytime they would say a time that was like two weeks away. The last appointment that I tried to make with them for a sinus infection they told me that it would be a month. Forget that crap. I went up to tricare and changed over, and haven't had that problem since. __________________

01-30-2007, 05:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cat wife2Rob mom2Robbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 21,167 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	Cant you just call the clinic directly and tell them this is a sick call and not just a regular appt. thats stupid that they cant get you in today to see someone. I thought if someone was really sick like you definitely are that they normally see patients asap. __________________ www.beautipage.com/cdiesta My wifeys are Kris, Jessica and Fireflys Girl.

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01-30-2007, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Heather Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: My little house on the prairie Posts: 18,581 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 40% Longevity: 66%	feb. 8th are they nuts? Sheesh Im sorry, that sucks.

01-30-2007, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
NikkiD Life is good! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,870 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 66%	I don't know where you are but here at our Naval Hospital in Family Practice they have walk-in appointments and slots for this kind of thing. There is a wait I'm sure but it is a way to be seen without going to the ER.

01-30-2007, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34,202 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 98% Longevity: 55%	That sucks!!! That is precisely why I call Family Practice directly for a same day appt, if needed. Hopefully you start feeling better soon!!!!!!! HUGS!!!

01-30-2007, 05:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34,202 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 98% Longevity: 55%	Tricare scheduling?!

01-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jennygirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 27,305 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	I have an appointment on the 5th...I called for an appointment two weeks ago...So I know your pain...