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Replies to "Posted by wiggins32 @wiggins32, Nov 28, 2022 My heat goes out to you. I have Polycythmia/..."
Not to add fuel to frustrations of misdiagnosis by doctors, but I was in hospital in 2021 with Acute anemia (HGB was 6.5) and acute pancreatitis. My WBC were thru the roof, and platelets 1,000. Had already been dx with a bacterial infection by my PCP. The hospitalist took easy road and determined that I had alcohol-induced pancreatitis (I don't even drink). Basically threw me to the curb thru discharge, only for me to return 3 hrs later via ambulance. I refused to return to that hospital and will never go back. The worst part was being mocked by the nursing staff bc the doctor had encouraged them. It was so humiliating.
Oh my. I can't imagine the nightmare of lifelong disease with no support, answers, and no way to earn a living. I'm so sorry. And you lost your daughter too? I'm so very sad for you. The only way to get approved for disability is with a lawyer, sorry to say. Do you have emotional support from friends and family? The hardest part is isolation for me. I'm also in Florida. How does the heat effect you?