Springbok1988
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Hello everyone,
I am wondering what kinds of doctors have been working with you. I have seen an immunologist/rheumatologist, endocrinologist, infectious disease, psychiatrists (was referred to them because I was misdiagnosed with depression for four years), and multiple GPs. Not a single one had any clue what to do with me. Nearly every test that I’ve had done has been requested by me. Every medication I’ve been on, I’ve had to request. I don’t think I’d have stood a chance if I hadn’t studied biology as an undergrad and virology while getting a masters. It’s the only reason the doctors listened to me.
Are you all seeing ME specialists? I’ve seen so many people trying various medications and getting tests that I know my doctors either wouldn’t understand or just wouldn’t do.
I have been on the waitlist for Dr. Joseph Brewer for a year now and don’t seem to be any closer to seeing him. Dr. Chia can also get me in in August of 2022, over a year from now.
It just feels hopeless that I will be able to make any progress, try new things, or see if there’s anything more that could help me.
Thank you for spending the time to read this. I appreciate all of you!
I am wondering what kinds of doctors have been working with you. I have seen an immunologist/rheumatologist, endocrinologist, infectious disease, psychiatrists (was referred to them because I was misdiagnosed with depression for four years), and multiple GPs. Not a single one had any clue what to do with me. Nearly every test that I’ve had done has been requested by me. Every medication I’ve been on, I’ve had to request. I don’t think I’d have stood a chance if I hadn’t studied biology as an undergrad and virology while getting a masters. It’s the only reason the doctors listened to me.
Are you all seeing ME specialists? I’ve seen so many people trying various medications and getting tests that I know my doctors either wouldn’t understand or just wouldn’t do.
I have been on the waitlist for Dr. Joseph Brewer for a year now and don’t seem to be any closer to seeing him. Dr. Chia can also get me in in August of 2022, over a year from now.
It just feels hopeless that I will be able to make any progress, try new things, or see if there’s anything more that could help me.
Thank you for spending the time to read this. I appreciate all of you!