Today I saw a new primary care physician. He is my friend’s doctor, Berri Girl. She has an array of vitamin deficiencies which have been helped by this physician. I will admit, I was very afraid to see another doctor and voice my concerns. In the past, I’ve gotten “that look” – - the one that says “I don’t want to hear this. It’s all in your head.” I sure didn’t want another neurologist experience where I left almost in tears. But this doctor listened to what I had to say. I think he realizes that we have different needs, and in his own words there just isn’t enough known about how to treat us post-operatively when the deficiencies begin.
The greatest part is that he wrote the order for all the labwork that I’ve been requesting, including the thiamine. And, if all the labs come back normal, at least it will help ease my mind and feel like I have a place where I can be heard. It’s caused a lot of undue stress on me when I worry about health issues, knowing that my doctors do not listen. What if it were something REALLY serious? We’re told to be our own advocates… but what about when no one believes you, or feels that you’re making it up in your head? Then what? I am very observing over my health because this is serious stuff. And, I take my vitamins religiously… in hopes that I am doing everything “I can do” to prevent any deficiencies.
Let me just finish by saying, they sure took a lot of blood! I think they took about 8 different vials!! I got a little nauseated when she pricked my vein. But, I was a big girl… I think I deserved a sucker… but they didn’t offer one. Maybe they knew I couldn’t have the sugar!?
That makes my heart so happy to hear that you finally were heard…We have found someone who will help you not become me, maybe prevent anything from happening at all…He may not have all the answers but sometimes just having someone to listen is comforting to the soul…