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Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: May 7 8:46pm | Replies (56)
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@dloos

My mother used to say “ Don’t put on lipstick because they won’t think you’re sick!”
She was sort of joking, and we laughed at the time...
BUT, I do think doctors draw the wrong conclusions if you look pretty healthy.
It is my nature to take care with my grooming as much as I can (not much after two and a half years of illness). I think it probably works against me.
Also, I try to be calm and coherent at appointments because I don’t want to be disregarded as an “hysterical female”.
My husband thinks I’m giving the impression of better health. Probably true.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 21 12:26pm

@dloos

That is hilarious, my mother use to say same thing, if seeing doctor because your ill, then look ill.

If feel good, look good.

If seeing provider on regular basis, they will notice difference.

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