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Old May 13, 2009, 03:01 PM
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Hi Michah, so sorry you have experienced medical negligence and rudeness from those who took an oath to do *NO HARM* to patients. Being a woman we already have one strike against us, and that is the general assumption women tend to be hysterics. Then add mental health issues to that, and our fate is almost doomed when it comes to the medical establishment. I, myself, have experienced medical mistreatment and one incident nearly cost me my life. It was a life threatening situation, and I was not only misdiagnosed by the ER doctor but also by the primary care dr. we had at the time. Very scary stuff to say the least. You do have to be your own advocate and research anything a dr. tells you, especially with medications. I do give credit to a few exceptionally good doctors I have had and wish all the doctors out there were as sharp, professional, and caring. I could go on and on with a few stories here but suffice it to say I've had my share. The bad experiences do leave their mark and makes it more difficult to have trust in those who we really do need to trust. I hope your health issues will be resolved and you receive the right treatment. Until then you take care of yourself as best as you can. Calm
Thanks for this!
Michah