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DiscussionWorried about upcoming rheumatologist appointment
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JA Brown - I agree with all you said!
Especially re longtime doctors- especially Rheumatologist!
My experience exactly! (Palo Alto, CA) God bless us all! Donna
Good luck
I am in Florida. I think there is a Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville but I am on the west coast. I actually work for a hospital and am fortunate to have decent healthcare coverage but it is limited to our network.
I know the experience of being dismissed about exaggerated period cramps. I cried, missed school, threw up, was unable to walk and had doctors tell me to take ibuprofen. 14 years of that and finally had a doctor do exploratory surgery to find a birth defect requiring a partial removal of the top of my uterus that was causing serious issues in my body. The years of dismal of pain and being told to tone down my anxiety has created a lot self doubt and more anxiety within myself.
I’m sorry you have experienced that as well, but I am glad you now have healthcare providers acknowledging you.
Thank you for your advice.