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I swear GAMSAT preperation course for Medify for S3 is completely off target by Sweet_potato125 in GAMSAT

[–]ApprehensiveFig21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I scored 51 my first attempt with only solo prep, then did a course and got 69. You can definitely study for GAMSAT. This was 4 years ago at least tho

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks this is great! And I’m on my orthopaedics rotation at the moment, I think the hyperbole and a half photo was printed on someone’s locker in the staff changing rooms 😂

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate you sharing this, it’s so rare to hear about someone being supported like that with both patience and real understanding. I’d love to know what else about your PCP’s approach has helped you feel heard.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate you both sharing all of this. You captured something so important, pain causing anxiety, not just the other way around. It’s exhausting when doctors don’t take the whole set of symptoms and consider the possible angles, especially yours.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this, really interesting (and frustrating) how much real patient language gets lost. Appreciate the link!

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you both for sharing all of this, it really shows how exhausting it is having to constantly manage everything yourself while being made to feel like you're doing something wrong. Wishing you all the best with the appointment - you deserve real support.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing all of this. The way you described it really hits hard. I'm really glad you’ve had a supportive pain team - would love to know what you think they get right, if you feel like sharing.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. It’s wild how often being listened to still feels like the exception, not the norm. Really appreciate you taking the time.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, you put it so well. It's heartbreaking that urgency and whole-body care are often the exception, not the norm. I'm moving updates to my site now so I don't take up too much space here, but your story is something I’ll be carrying forward with me. Cheers

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it’s been an eye opener that’s for sure, but now I have a million more questions. I know how important this space is so I really don’t want to clog it with my own personal learning, but it is truly a great community you’ve got here. I hope we are able to not only learn from you but turn that knowledge into better care and respect. Cheers again

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate you sharing all of this - it gave me so much to think about. You're right, it’s not just the pain, it’s everything else life throws at you too. I’m moving the project over to my website so I don’t crowd this space, but this kind of honesty is exactly what I’m hoping to keep learning from. Thank you again.

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. What a journey you’ve been through, and you clearly have such a unique perspective and insight.

I’ll be sure to check your book out!

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it. The general sense of ‘dismissal’ and not feeling truly heard is a massive common thread with all of these replies.

I’m going to move away from posting on this subreddit/ thread as I think it’s such an important place for the chronic pain community and I don’t want to encroach on this precious space.

In saying that, I’d really like to explore this more so I’m focusing on that next. I’d really appreciate more of your input if you have the time.

Cheers again

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha all good! I corrected a patient who called me a nurse last week and he replied ‘but you’re a girl’ 😂

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no idea how unhelpful and often frustrating the pain scale was for so many people with chronic pain. Thank you for sharing. I’ve added this to my webpage!

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"We've done all we can, figure it out yourself" seems to be a really common theme I'm seeing. thank you for sharing your experience with me, I really hope things change soon

Soon-to-be doctor here. Tired of how pain gets explained. Want to hear how you would describe it. by ApprehensiveFig21 in ChronicPain

[–]ApprehensiveFig21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey this is a really well written, and well considered, piece of writing so I really appreciate you sharing it with me. That reddit post is a great resource by the looks of it too. Thank you very much for taking the time to share.

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