I have some changes going on in my body that are not making sense and cannot figure it out for some time now. I tried talking to the RNP and another provider about it and they dismissed me. The symptoms are becoming more and more of a problem so I have taken some time off to meet with my PCP at the end of the week. I am just concerned because it makes no sense to me that I wonder what he will think as well but cannot afford to be dismissed again because I am so uncomfortable, and it is painful and frustrating.

It is bothering me because of all the times in the past that have been dismissed and not heard when something has been wrong, knew there was a problem, but was pushed to the side anyway. Then continued to push back, opinion after opinion, and finally someone heard to identify the problem. However the struggle to get to that point and deal with the symptoms in the process is more than frustrating, let alone debilitating and painful (physically and emotionally) in the process as well.

As a result, it always makes me hesitate to bring anything up, for fear of rejection and being dismissed that I don't want this to turn into another one of those times. I have already put this off for some time now after the last dismissal but cannot stand it any longer. I guess we'll see what happens.

I hope no one else has experienced this but just in case anyone else has experienced not being heard by their providers, here is a place to share or vent. How do you cope with this?

Meanwhile thanks in advance for listening to me vent and please wish me luck that there might be some answers and relief soon.