I have been feeling so frustrated and at a loss recently. It seems every doctor I come across cannot seem to grasp the complexity of my situation, thus leaving me to feel like they are incompetent to take care of me (and then they prove that to me very quickly). After dealing with so many physical […]
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Hey Doc, Care to mention the side effects?
A few days ago I spoke with a friend who I had talked to on and off with for a couple weeks. Finally, she broke down and told me what was going on. Without going into detail it could not have been more obvious to me that the most pressing thing that was troubling her […]
How Much Does a Doctor Really Need to Know?
I had an appointment with a new neurologist yesterday morning for my migraines. I have been to so many doctors, tried so many medications, and somehow I can’t seem to get rid of them. I know they are related to stress and lack of sleep but it still doesn’t take the pain and frustration away. […]
Day 26: The Best Doctor’s Appointment
I chose a bonus prompt for day 26 which was to describe the best doctor’s appointment. In my mind, the best doctor’s appointment is one in which everything is completely fine and you go home never having to think about whatever brought you to the office in the first place. Following my vision of the […]
IBD Social Media Sites: Friend or Foe? (separate from #NHBPM)
I know we have all heard the pros and cons of living in the age of the internet and social media. I want to skip all of the arguments that I believe have been stated a great deal already by many different types of people over the years and get right to how I feel […]