No objective findings. Vague subjective complaints.
That was the assessment. The patient was me.
Every provider has seen these patients. A real problem and nothing to find. Many have already been to several offices with no answers. Sometimes you're the first in line.
I finally admitted I had a pretty significant issue going on. One that wasn't going to get better on its own. That was a big step.
My first specialist dismissed me.
I walked him through what I had noticed. It was as if he had blinders on. He seemed to have made up his mind shortly into the visit.
My guess is I looked too normal. Too much in my prime. Medical history empty. Clean. No issues.
To him I was an overzealous orthopedic surgeon who didn't know what I was talking about. Overreacting. His note said as much. The only follow-up and workup he planned were the ones I had suggested to him.
I've had those patients too. The ones you can't diagnose, or can't fix.
Don't be so quick to dismiss them. Listen. Give them a path.
Before you decide what someone's problem is, let them finish telling you.
The good thing is, he was only the first specialist.
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