Day 351: Being Sick's A Full-Time Job

Art by Natalie Dee

Have you ever seen the Prilosec commercial?  You know. The one where the guy's rattling off his pill schedule?  Being a professional patient's like that. Not only from pill taking. It's the frequent treating and domino effect. That's what I most relate to.

In the last four days, I've seen six seven doctors/medical professionals....plus lab work...plus scheduling diagnostics....plus prescriptions...plus life.

Nothing's easy.

A trip to the Dermatologist turns into testing for T-Cell Lymphoma (it's negative).
The gyno finds a lump/tender node under my arm...so it's off for a ultrasound.
My chiropractor worries I might be "at risk for" lymphedema.
The gastroenterologist's afraid to touch my jar full of parasites.

In the next three weeks alone, I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy, a trans vaginal ultrasound, a mammogram, a breast ultrasound, four doctor follow ups, physical therapy, massage therapy, plus the usual twice-weekly acupuncture and chiropractic appointments.

PFHEW...make it stop!!!

I know, I shouldn't complain.
I know, I should be thankful.

After all, at least...

a) Insurance is covering some of it
b) People are checking every orifice of my body
c) I have doctors
d) My energy's holding up

But seriously...this is venturing into overworked/underpaid territory.

I feel a Wildcat coming...

Altered Today:  Dignity and the shear amount of people who have seen me naked.  I'm starting to think I should charge for this.

Comments

[Jrsn1234]

I can't stand seeing ONE doctor. You have my absolute sympathy.

[physical therapy documentation]

Doctors and physical therapists will always be imposing figures, it helps to find one that has some empathy towards your pain. I wish you best of luck.

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