I see a comment I made sparked some discussion. In thinking of recent behavior at new doctors' offices, I think I do try to mention my bipolar and fibromyalgia, but as was said, play it down. I did have an orthopedist who refused to do surgery on my wrist, saying it wasn't carpal tunnel, but likely the fibro that caused the pain. And I even had the EMG reports that said my nerve was being pressed on! I found another doc, had the surgery, and it has definitely made a difference.

I try to work hard at how I come across, given my bipolar. I found out my former GP was being very careful in what she told me about a diagnosis, worried that I might "overreact." Sigh.