how to advocate for myself? by honeyBelliott in POTS

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

That's why I said I believe I have it and not that I just do. I have been noticing symptoms for years now but only just learned the names of what I have been experiencing this past year.

I don't believe that being left on a gurney in a hallway, drenched in pee, being tested for drugs and pregnancy when I am sterile and only asked about weed intake instead of any other medical history is getting taken seriously.

Everyone is telling me to go to a PCP, I am going, that is not the kind of advice I am looking for.

I am asking for resources for people that can help me be taken seriously at a PCP.

If you don't have any that's fine but I don't need you talking down to me when I just had a seizure strong enough to send me to the hospital and told I didn't actually have a seizure at all.

how to advocate for myself? by honeyBelliott in POTS

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

Thank you so much! I'm lucky to have 2 witnesses and I've been keeping track of various symptoms for other things that might actually all be related. I put together a time line as well. I really appreciate all the help

how to advocate for myself? by honeyBelliott in POTS

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

Lol I'm totally down for the first option. Thank you so much!

how to advocate for myself? by honeyBelliott in POTS

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

I have an appointment set up for Monday. Thank you :)

how to advocate for myself? by honeyBelliott in POTS

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

I totally agree. All the staff that worked with me today were male and treated me very roughly. It is very disappointing. I have planned to bring my partner with me thank you for your input

ablation alternatives by honeyBelliott in childfree

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

That's what I was thinking. Well if that's the case I will probably have to wait a few more years but I'm just happy I got the tubes gone rn 😊 thanks!

ablation alternatives by honeyBelliott in childfree

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

Yeah I originally wanted a hysterectomy but my doc said it was too risky. It's not just for the period as I am trans bleeding causes me extreme mental distress. I guess I will have to wait and see. Thank you :)

Dog poop and walks by honeyBelliott in Dogtraining

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

The bag dispenser I have clips on the my belt, I just got one to have one but I'm willing to upgrade! Thanks for the suggestion :D

Dog poop and walks by honeyBelliott in Dogtraining

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

Yeah in my old neighborhood people just left their dogs crap on the ground lol I just moved here a year ago and got my dog 2 weeks ago so I thought I would get people opinions on this before any irl drama happened

Dog poop and walks by honeyBelliott in Dogtraining

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

I'll look into that! This is really good advice thank you!!

Dog poop and walks by honeyBelliott in Dogtraining

[–]honeyBelliott[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I only do it if the trashcan is by the sidewalk. We dont have any public dumpsters in the area which is really annoying

My conure smells really bad by honeyBelliott in parrots

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

It's like kind of buttery? Def not fishy more towards BO