had seizure at PT, was treated like crap at ER

i haven't had a seizure in a LONG time, I just got my license back...
I was at PT, and woke up in an ambulance, apparently having seizures.
when wheeled into the hospital i heard comments such as:
she's full of crap
she's just faking
get a UA, it will be dirty as Helll
Still seeing Dr. Jordan to get your pain meds??
"whats wrong with her arm" nurse-"somethings she's faking to get her meds
"you can't fake this with me, I don't fall for that crap
she has no veins, she's used them all
a nurse twisted my eye brow to get pain response, a male nurse kept whispering "its Angela (last name) and the nurses would just go ohhh, like i was some frequent flyer drug addict.
and on and on....

I have a history of seizure, and yes they are non-epileptic, but apparently they all think I'm some druggy, faking my disorder, and seeking pain meds.
I was left in a room for hours before seeing a dr.
I had the director of the ER come to my room, and will file every complaint i can.
I am so tired of my life, and the hell I go through, and to add being treated like a total junkie off the street, well worse than that, makes me so very furious. I cannot take it any longer.

yes i have CP, yes I have a seizure disorder that you don't understand, yes I know that ER way too well, but in NO WAY do I deserve to hear such things being said. IF they feel that way, F*#* them, but don't dare stand over me and say these things. Even the EMT said, she wasn't full of crap seizing in my truck with an O2 of 75...

I don't understand and it hurts so very bad.

they wouldn't let me talk to them and gave me another nurse that was nice, but My heart hurts so bad.

Post Edited (AngMichelle) : 12/7/2014 1:03:04 AM (GMT-7)

A kind soul would tell you not to worry, that karma will eventually find them. That you need to spend your energy on healing; being peaceful in the knowledge that your situation is very real. that you should turn the other cheek and try not to giggle when they get their due.

I would like to say those things with any measure of confidence....but I am just not that person today. ***!!!! One of the basic rights as a patient is to be treated with respect. I would speak with the DON and the hospital administrator. I would try to find out who the emt was and have them interviewed by the admin. I would burn myself up just to watch them fry. I would enjoy watching the fleas from a thousand camels infest their armpits. May their nose hair burst into flames and every nail become ingrown. Mean horrible people!

Then again I might be a itty tiny little bit cranky today. So maybe lets go with the first one. So sorry you have to endure such injury on top of your very full plate. I have a shovel and duct tape let me know if you need help....no, no...I have a shoulder you can lean on. yes that's the one! Anytime Angie.

Smile honey one day this will be a distant memory. Deep breaths and get some rest.

So sorry you went thru that! There is no excuse for being treated that way ever!!!!

I don't even know where to start to go off about what happened to you. I think you have probably thought all of the things I would say, so I won't even start. Well, I'll just say, no one has the right to treat you or anyone else that way. Unacceptable does not even begin to describe it.

I hope you do follow thru with the complaints and also contact the hospital administrator and if possible, find out the info on the head of the ambulance company (don't know if it was a fire dept. or other co. or what, but everyone has a boss). I would even be tempted to contact a local newspaper or tv station or basically anyone that would listen, but that may not be the best option. But definitely any of the higher up's related to the hospital or the ambulance. Even contact the CEO of the hospital or someone at the state level at the dept of quality assurance (that's what it's called here in my state). There is no excuse, none. That's bull****!!!

I am so sorry that happened. Offering you giant hugs. Please know I am here for you (I know you might not have ever even talked to me before, but I'm still here to offer support and care and anything I can) and so are many others on the forum. If there's anything I or we can do for you, don't hesitate to ask. We are behind you 110%, and by your side too.

Hoping that you are feeling ok physically and mentally hanging in there. I know you are struggling and this horrendous ER visit isn't helping matters. Do what you can to relax and find a way to distract for a while.


By the way, I very much like Daesin's idea's for what should happen to the EMT!!!

I'm behind you 110% as well. It's insane. I hope someone is responsive to your concerns, and I mean REALLY, as in something will change.

I am so mad for you!

I know it sounds silly, but I'm also proud of you for your strength and your willingness to fight! You are much stronger than I.

Bless the EMT. I hope you find and thank him. I wouldn't go back to that hospital, and I'd follow through too.

Do you wear a medic alert sort of bracelet? I've just started, although I have to get it to a jeweler to get a different clasp put on that I can manage with my spastic hands.

I also carry ON PAPER in my purse information that would be necessary in case I couldn't talk. It's on half folded sheets in a clear plastic zip case a pillowcase came in. It's been helpful several times in ER situations. Using a flash drive isn't helpful because they won't find or use it.

In my wallet I have a bright yellow card in the top credit card slot with ALLERGIES showing. I used Word to print sideways on one end and fit my allergies, conditions, current meds on front and back. I keep the info updated on my computer.

CPers, keep fighting for respect!

I too am so so sorry that you were treated so rudely/ unprofessionally..

Agree w/what others have written

Thank you so much for following thru !!!!

Hope you follow through with your complaints, I also hope your feeling better and that you talk to your therapists about your seisures that you don 't want to go to the hospital. You need to let them know at your therapy what they should do in case it happens again.
Many well wishes and hope your okay...

I am appalled at how you were treated and as a health care professional ashamed that someone calling themselves one would treat anyone like you were treated. You also might contact the nursing board in your state. I am sure that they would not want their nurses treating anyone like this. If the hospital does not treat this seriously you may consider contacting JACHO or The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The are serious about making sure all patients are treated well and safely. Hospitals that fail their JACHO inspections often loose their ability to treat Medicare/Medicaid patients and most commercial insurances follow suit so, that may be someone to contact.

I am so very sorry you were treated this way. I am sure we all wish we could help. Stay strong, you are in my thoughts.