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Medical gaslighting – A Sad, Big, and Real Problem!

Is medical gaslighting even real? Does it affect invisibly disabled people? What is it? Painscale.com describes it thus: “Medical gaslighting occurs when a physician or other medical professional dismisses or trivializes a person’s symptoms. They may mistakenly determine that pain or other symptoms are not real or simply a result of stress or depression. When […]

How Much Do You Know About Doctors’ Specialties?

Hope you had fun. Hope you enjoyed reading the silly answers! Seriously, too many of us have too much acquaintance with too many specialists. Hope this gave you a few minutes’ reprieve from the hardness of your life. PS. Please let me know if you have any trouble using this quiz, especially on a mobile […]

Simple Helps to Make Pesky Doctor Visits Easier

Doctor visits for invisibly disabled people can be challenging, even intimidating. Seeing new doctors can be even more problematic. Our health issues are complicated and sometimes disbelieved, even by medical people. But there are helps to make appointments easier and more beneficial. Many years ago, it seemed prudent to begin writing down my history as […]

Kristy’s Doc Adventures Can Help You with Your Doc

My friend Kristy (name changed) has seen over 64 docs in her quest to find out what she has. She was recently diagnosed with Scleredema and now sees even more docs. See Kristy's thoughts about chronically ill doctor visits. When you are sick, you go to the doctor for help. When you are really sick, […]

Your Doctor and Medical Breakthrough News

When you hear about a medical breakthrough about your condition, do you excitedly rush to see your doctor? Often, invisibly disabled persons visit doctors hoping this new information applies to them. Lisa Copen supplies some reasons why your doctor may not share your enthusiasm. When Your Doctor Will Not Listen to Medical Breakthroughs That May […]

6 Traits To Consider About Doctors And Chronic Illness

Doctors and chronic illness – a vital topic for the dweller. Good medical personnel are indispensable in the life of the invisibly disabled. Good docs are a blessing from God. Our medical practitioners can be male or female, come in all shapes and sizes, have knowledge in differing fields, talk a lot—or not. In fact, each […]

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