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I don't like seeing the doctor either. My doctor anxiety has gotten better since I found a good family doctor who doesn't blame my complaints on my anxiety disorder. I've had that diagnosis used against me in the past and I vowed to myself that I would never let that happen again. Years ago my severe lactose intolerance was misdiagnosed as IBS. I was told it was all in my head.
If I can deal with my medical problem without my doctor's help I'll tough it out up to a point. I'm known for waiting illnesses out. I never went in when I had viral labyrinthitis even though I couldn't walk for five days because of all the dizziness. If the problem becomes chronic and obvious then I will go in.
My doctor anxiety is really bad when I meet specialists. I've seen a dermatologist, sleep medicine physician, a psychiatrist and a gastroenterologist in the last 11 years. The gastroenterologist scared me the most because I was misdiagnosed by one. I tested this new one and told her that I had no interest in her services if she was going to blame my chronic rectal bleeding on my anxiety disorder. She told me she wouldn't do that. So far she has kept her word, but I'm cautious.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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