Meg needs your HELP! On this episode of The Desperate For a Diagnosis Podcast, my guest, Meg, expresses her frustration and a lack of acceptance regarding the current state of healthcare. She believes that it is unacceptable for people to be living with high levels of pain in today's society. Meg shares her personal experiences of feeling rushed and unable to fully explain her symptoms to a doctor. Meg expresses a desire for a different approach to diagnosing and treating chronic conditions. Meg talks about the impact of her condition on daily life and the worst parts about not having answers. She discusses her own journey with chronic pain and diagnoses such as chronic pain syndrome, stenosis in the lumbar spine, and arthritis but she still needs answers! Take a listen to her story to learn more about her symptoms and post in the comments if you have any ideas for her. She learned about The Desperate for a Diagnosis Podcast via Inspire.

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Searching for a diagnosis – or being diagnosed with a health condition – can be overwhelming. Inspire is the largest online community for health. It’s a safe, anonymous space where you can find information and support for over 3,000 conditions. On Inspire, patients and caregivers open up about their conditions, ask questions and share support for their health challenges.

Find your community of support at Inspire.com.Chapters:00:00:00 The Frustrations Of A Diagnostic Journey00:06:14 Medical Conditions Causing Intense Pain And Arthritis Symptoms00:07:34 Treating Chronic Pain With Medication: Changing The Brain's Perception Of Pain00:12:14 Frustration With Medical Examinations And Seeking Alternative Solutions For Pain Relief00:16:28 Doctors' Recommendations For Curvature: Limited Options00:20:51 Struggling To Decipher An Old Document And Seeking Medical Answers00:24:20 Encouraging Active Patient-doctor Relationships To Address Lack Of Trust00:27:45 Patient Feels Rushed And Unheard During Doctor's Appointment00:31:08 Doctor's Surprise And Advice: Seek Credible Sources For Medical Research00:34:08 Struggling With Chronic Pain And Seeking Answers00:38:29 Finding Hope And Relating To Clients00:43:15 Frustrations And Misunderstandings Surrounding Fibromyalgia DiagnosisConnect with LauraEmail: [email protected]

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