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"We can't help you"

User Profile: Beansidhe0
Beansidhe0 April 24th, 2020

I just need a bit of empathy and perhaps comradery in the awful feeling of being told by doctors that they have found nothing wrong or that they can't help you. You're in pain your life if affected, but nope. Nothing can be done.

This is what I was told over and over with my chronic diagnosis, but now I have a new, surprise pain I've been dealing with since January that three separate doctors have shrugged and turned their back on. I almost miss having "just" chronic pain.

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User Profile: adventurousBranch3786
adventurousBranch3786 April 25th, 2020

@Beansidhe0 Sorry to hear that about what you are going thru with doctors. You are not alone.

User Profile: pioneeringPeach2035
pioneeringPeach2035 April 25th, 2020

@Beansidhe0 I feel you. I'm sorry you aren't getting the help that you need.

User Profile: JoyousBear
JoyousBear April 26th, 2020

@Beansidhe0 It must be very hard for you that your doctors turned their backs on you. I hope that you eventuelly find someone who will be able to help you.

User Profile: CourageDearHeart
CourageDearHeart May 3rd, 2020

Medical gaslighting is a real thing - especially for patients coping with chronic pain issues. I know that it's not easy at all to advocate for yourself, but if you can connect with any patient groups in your area for chronic pain, they might be able to recommend some physicians who are trusted in the disabled community. I know it's incredibly distressing to be told "you're fine" when you know your body is not. It's not fair that the burden is placed on patients.