#in my exp (esp with older male drs) it puts me on more solid ground if doctors underestimate me | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

reinemichele · 3 months ago

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Okay, I had my cardiologist appointment today but unfortunately all that was was scheduling for tests on my heart, I'll have 2 in the beginning of September and then a follow-up for them later in September (unless the results are concerning)

But he did prescribe me a beta-blocker and said I can continue taking zyrtec-d since I need to take it, which is reassuring (and also nice that he took me at my word about my allergies... Altho maybe I sound wheeze-y and sinus-y lmao 😭 either way I can't breathe so I'm going to take it rn)

#text #erin talks #he was stressing that pots isn't a scary condition & is manageable #& I'm not sure why?? I was completely calm & not acting scared at all-- my pulse was even 106 instead of above 110 #I'm gonna guess just my age & the usual disposition of other young afab folks getting diagnosed #anyway I didn't really bother dispelling him of the idea that I was scared #in my exp (esp with older male drs) it puts me on more solid ground if doctors underestimate me #instead of recognizing that I'm intelligent & familiar with medicine -> developing that kind of adversarial/uncooperative relationship #bc like you show up Too Researched about your condition or with knowledge about medicine in general #& the professional who's supposed to provide care for you is being obstinate & contrarian just on the principle of ego #so like . yeah think I'm a stupid 20-something girl™️ . just like help me get a diagnosis for a better quality of life please #medical tag

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