Devastated

[Red]

In the great saga of seeking a diagnosis, I had real hope that my GP was actually correlating all my notes to figure out what is wrong with me; pain, fevers, skin issues etc for the last five year.

Waited a month for him to reach his conclusion: psychosomatic. Go get therapy.

Devastated. Steely determination to jump the goddamn hoops to prove it's not, but feel like I'm being shoved down a path that will further waste time while whatever this is ravages my body further.

I just can't even contemplate what it means right now, will just have to detach somewhat n play the game to prove them wrong.

I will fucking sue the shit out of these people if it turns out they've missed the real answer all this time and it proves to ultimately be detrimental to my future quality of life.

Absolutely heartbroken.

 

[ge0rge]

psychosomatic is code for i am a terrible lazy doctor who should quit his job and join mcdonalds

 

[http-410]

I'm sorry to hear that, I can only imagine how that must have dragged you down, especially since you waited an entire month hoping for a diagnosis, only to have that hope dashed in the end. Have you seen any other doctors besides your GP regarding your symptoms? I would definitely seek a second (or more) opinion from a specialist if possible.

There are definitely doctors (and in my experience especially GPs and psychiatrists) who are woefully incompetent.

Nevertheless, one thing does not rule out the other: You could discuss your symptoms with a therapist and still look for competent doctors.

Since you are seeking a diagnosis, it sounds to me like you haven't given up on yourself yet. So I can only encourage you to keep fighting for it.

 

[Marine]

For chronic illnesses the allopathic world is unable to deal with I strongly suggest seeking a good naturopath / holistic practioner with knowledge of the Organon. They're way more competent.

 

[Red]

I'm sorry to hear that, I can only imagine how that must have dragged you down, especially since you waited an entire month hoping for a diagnosis, only to have that hope dashed in the end. Have you seen any other doctors besides your GP regarding your symptoms? I would definitely seek a second (or more) opinion from a specialist if possible.

There are definitely doctors (and in my experience especially GPs and psychiatrists) who are woefully incompetent.

Nevertheless, one thing does not rule out the other: You could discuss your symptoms with a therapist and still look for competent doctors.

Since you are seeking a diagnosis, it sounds to me like you haven't given up on yourself yet. So I can only encourage you to keep fighting for it.

Seen a lot of doctors, both on NHS as privately paid; they don't really listen all that well lol they've all done preliminary tests and when nothing arises, they say I'm "fine" and send me on their way.

Nobody has really considered the possibility that I might have something less common, or be presenting atypically for something more prevalent.

Even when being investigated for malignancy they didn't follow through to the end and just left it at "there may be a small chance of malignancy" instead of just doing a goddamn biopsy!

So tired of it all at this point.

For chronic illnesses the allopathic world is unable to deal with I strongly suggest seeking a good naturopath / holistic practioner with knowledge of the Organon. They're way more competent.

Tried this a couple years ago; it seemed that it was just a way to sell a bunch of herbal crap that was way overpriced and did nothing.

 

[Marine]

Seen a lot of doctors, both on NHS as privately paid; they don't really listen all that well lol they've all done preliminary tests and when nothing arises, they say I'm "fine" and send me on their way.

Nobody has really considered the possibility that I might have something less common, or be presenting atypically for something more prevalent.

Even when being investigated for malignancy they didn't follow through to the end and just left it at "there may be a small chance of malignancy" instead of just doing a goddamn biopsy!

So tired of it all at this point.


Tried this a couple years ago; it seemed that it was just a way to sell a bunch of herbal crap that was way overpriced and did nothing.

Non charlatans, real practitioners.

 

[Red]

Non charlatans, real practitioners.

How do you tell them apart??

 

[Marine]

How do you tell them apart??

First of all ask them if they've studied the Organon, you may want to get educated on the basic principles of naturopathy as well, then you have to try them out and see if results follow while being patient and persevering I'm afraid.

 

[Red]

Got the referral letter for the pain clinic today; ripped it up n put it in the bin. Been there before, all they do is try to cut down your painkillers with no attempt at diagnosis or enabling other ways of managing pain; in fact they actually stood in the way of tweaks to existing pain regimens as the GP wouldn't do anything without their say so, and it's nigh on impossible to contact them outside the infrequent appointments they can actually fit you in for (roughly 1-2 a year).

Five years of all this crap and they think that the possibility of psychogenic illness has never occurred to me; this is not true. I have considered it over and over and simply do not find that it fits. I was at my happiest, healthiest and most stable when it came out of nowhere; emotional events seem to have no bearing, and I do have medical signs rather than vague symptoms, it's just that they are being ignored.

After the initial onslaught of anger, frustration and depression, I've rallied. Demanding complete copies of all health records from GP and all the hospitals I've bounced around between these last few years. Going to pour over them myself n have them handy for the next "specialist"; found a spinal guy nearby who has rave reviews and appears to do all the proper investigations other practitioners have failed to perform.

I WILL puzzle this out; I will obtain a diagnosis and then proceed to shove it in the various faces of all those that were negligent in their duty. If it turns out that my diagnosis was delayed through their own biases (being a woman and of alternative appearance with piercings and tattoos) and outright laziness, and if my quality of life is lesser because of their mistakes, m gonna sue the fuck out of them.

The fight is not over and I'm determined to chase this shit down n kill it.

 

[chronicallybroken]

Power to you OP, you know your body. Keep fighting the good fight.