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Chronic Illness 4w
Wanted my Dr to test for POTS (nurse suggestion) got brushed off and almost cried in the office bc I can’t do ANYTHING anymore. I can’t even sit up for long periods. “Just anxiety” my ass
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Anonymous 4w

this is exactly what happened to my friend right before she was tested for and diagnosed w POTS. had her excruciating debilitating symptoms dismissed as anxiety even when her psychiatrist said that was not the case and her cardiologist told her that she’d be wasting her money and time to test for POTS. it’s not your fault that your doctor is an incompetent pos but def keep pushing for testing and advocating for yourself. ask to have it in writing why any tests were refused

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Anonymous 4w

Request that in writing and then ask them for a second opinion

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

you know your body and you know when something’s wrong. you deserve better than to have your debilitating symptoms dismissed and i hope this doesn’t discourage you from getting a second opinion if that is something that you are financially able to do

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

also as someone who also cried in a doctor’s office a few weeks ago after having my symptoms brushed off, sending love 💗

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

Thanks 🫶🏻 it’s just very disheartening and I’m exhausted

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