The beauty of creating is that it will always be there when you decide to pick it up again. 💜💜

I managed to not freak out long enough to do the cervical spine MRI.

I was prepared as I could be, though. I called imaging last week to ask what machine they had, the bore width, the weight limit, etc.

I advocated for myself, and I did it.

Go me.

Gotta love going to the ER and feeling substantially worse when leaving. 🙃

It was a million to one shot, doc. Million to one.

I'm so sorry, love. 💜💜

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Just let people feel their feelings without immediately telling them to be positive.

For fucks sake.

I'm medically complex. I'm disabled with multiple progressive diseases and intractable chronic pain. My daily pain is an 8+ and has been for well over a decade.

Yes, I'm scared. I'm not giving up; I'm being realistic.

It feels reductive to tell someone who has openly said they have medical trauma that they should just remain positive. That scary isn't so bad.

All my replies have been positive, but I have reason to also be guarded and anxious.
Finding a new dr will take energy, a resource I'm sorely lacking in.

Not only have I discussed it with her, but I've already made an appt with her recommendation. I'm not spiraling, nor do I think all hope is lost, simply sharing my understandable sadness at losing an excellent doctor on my care team.

I've taken her recommendation and made an appointment.

While I trust her judgment, she only knows them as a colleague, not a patient. Being a different practice, it's hard to know what their procedures and "rules" will be.

Hopeful the first will be a good fit, but if not, I'll keep searching!

Ugh, finding two who are great at working together in your best interest is beyond difficult. I'm so sorry. 💜💜

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this as well. 💜🫂

That's the part I'm telling myself now...it may take several first appointments to find a good fit.

I've already made an appointment with her best recommendation! I'll hope she's a good fit and move forward if not. 💜

Thank you for advocating for your child. I hope you find a doctor that suits your kid's needs soon. 💜

I apologize for my flippant remark then. Food deserts are unconscionable in a country with so much.

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. 💜
The healthcare system is broken beyond comprehension. I hate how many people fall through the cracks.

It's overwhelming! I'm so sorry you've felt so lost. 💜

35 years is a long haul! I hope things work out for you. 💜

Perfectly stated!

I have made an appointment with the recommended physician. I'll start there and do some research!

Oh no! I'm sorry your mom suffered as a result! 😔💜
I believe I'll figure it out, just in the initial shock and anxiety right now.

Thank you so much! 🫂💜

I hope you find a new physician who is a great fit. 💜

I hope you can find a good match soon! 🫂🫂🫂

That is part of my issue, I feel most comfortable with a woman as my primary care physician.

I'm so glad to hear you had success! 💜🫂

I went ahead and made an appointment with her recommendation to start there.
Luckily, research is my jam, so I'll be seeing who I can find and asking some trusted healthcare professionals. 💜

She has given me her recommendation, and I've made an appointment.

While I trust her judgement, she knows them as a colleague, not a patient. I am hoping for the best with the understanding I may not find a good match on the first appointment.

Thank you! 🫂💜

I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. 🫂💜