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When it comes to obscure and unlikely illnesses, many doctors have a hard time entertaining the idea. They're taught when they hear hooves to think horses, not
by tsol 4y ago
When it comes to obscure and unlikely illnesses, many doctors have a hard time entertaining the idea. They're taught when they hear hooves to think horses, not zebras. From stories I've heard it seems like it takes trying until you find a doctor open minded enough, or perhaps there's a doctor/researcher that specializes in this area you can reach out to. Not all doctors are the same, to some it's just a job but I'm certain there are some out there that would be okay with exploring that
- FollowingTheDao 4y agoReal conversation I had with a doctor. Me: I am still sick; insomnia, anxiety, skin infections, GI Issues, Chronic Fatigue Doctors: Well the only thing wrong is your low WBC count. Me: Why is my WBC count low? Doctor: That's just normal for some people. Me: If is is normal why do you have a lower range? Doctor: Have you been talking with your psychiatrist and therapist? Me: Will they know more about why my white Blood Cell count is low? Doctor: But we just do not know why you feel so unwell. Me: Are there any more tests you can do? Doctor: Are you looking for something to be wrong with you? Me: What? Doctor: You tests are all normal so I ... Me: My tests are NOT normal, my WBC count is low, consistently, and I have reoccurring mild hyperkalemia. Doctor: What test would you like me to do? Me: ...