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angel94

Updated 5mo ago

Frustrated with Medical Gaslighting and Misdiagnosis

Does anyone else go to the doctor and tell them that oh I might have pots and just because you said it first they say you don't and gaslight you for a year for no reason only to then get told yeah you do but I'm not going to give you medicine that'll help your condition that's steadily getting worse because you're a female and might want kids in the future so to only come back if you stop breathing in your sleep or pass out đź‘Ť

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The context provided includes several accounts of individuals who have experienced difficulties in getting a diagnosis for POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). They describe experiences o...See More

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jellypeanut

5mo

Very frustrating I have dealt with some of this especially being a woman. I have vasovagal syncope. I hope it gets better for you

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