Medical In accuracies.

United States
June 5, 2009 11:58pm CST
For 20 years I have been battling symptoms no one could seem to put their fingures on. I am getting sicker and sicker, became unable to work at a job I loved, stopped being able to do the things that gave me real pleasure, even lost the feeling of being a woman. I came to the point of thinking I was crazy. Then after an evergency room visit after three months of being very sick, I got a good new General Practictioner. She referred me to a new Nuerosurgen who is fantastic. In 6 short visits between the two I have gotten several diagnosis, a couple that if they had been diagnoised when I began seeking help, I would not be in such serious trouble now. Interesting enough, one of the diagnosis I had never heard of unntil I had seen it on "House" a couple of weeks ago and thought to myself that sounds like half my symptoms. Then I quickly dismissed it ofcourse. The first visit with the new nuerologist and he ordered two different test that came back to The diagnosis. In 2 mo. I have had more success than in 20 yrs. I've lost friends because of this, family have thought I was faking it, friends have thought I was crazy. It sounds wierd ,I know, but I feel better emothionally than I have felt in years because i have a focus on the problem and know I am not crazy. I am facing some seious issues but have a confidence that is refreshening. Soooooooooooo- tell me your thoughts and feelings. mlm
3 responses
@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Can you tell me what your doctor's diagnosis to your illness? I am supposed to see a neurologist too. My lower extremities are aching at times. I need to know the cause and do something about it. I was diagnosed to have a chronic disease and I am taking extra care not to let it rule my life. I am happy that you found the right doctor for your sufferings.
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• United States
6 Jun 09
My DX was for Sjogren's Syndrom. It's complicated with many sub issues .. You'll know when you have the right Dr. They seem to stand apart. It's not necessarilly his bedside manner but rather the way he asked the questiona, listened to what I had to say and went with his gut on an unusual path. I am just grateful.---gypsy
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@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
7 Jun 09
Treating symptoms and not looking for the why and what fors. I hate that. Or taking a broad thing so they stop looking at the little things. ERRRR Glad you are on the road to somewhere.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
14 Jun 09
I'm very happy for you. It must be a relief to know you are not crazy if nothing else. While certainly not as serious as your problems, I had a severe hernia that went undiagnosed for 7 years. I was in agony when things got bad. I ended up after many tests, telling a new doctor what I thought I had and the relief when he agreed with me and got me in to see a surgeon was just immense. I had no support from friends or family and work thought I was faking it. My doctors thought I was either depressed or menopausal. I would be in fear going to work because I was in sales and not a day would go by without more than one attack of pain...I actually fainted once. I hope your journey on this new path sees you regaining your health. best wishes to you my friend.