So What if you broke down at the doctors today; bless you Aussie girl and smile!
Some of these docs have no bedside manners or manners at all; so forget and forgive them. Go to another psychologist and pain management doc each having empathy and caring attitude and who deals with helping those of us who suffer in pain. I had a similar experience when told my troubles were in my head and I should see a physio doc. I actually ended up seeing a psychologist who specializes in pain management. He taught me that our mind controls our pain; difficult to believe but after many, many sessions of practice you know what for the most part his procedures work. What has worked for me is to limit my care to just two physicians; my G.P. and my rheumy. Then I eliminate all of those unnecessary driving treks, sitting in all the waiting rooms only to be treated rudely by assistants who don't know which end s/he should sit on the toilet! I don't have time for that; I just caulk them up as ignorant, non-caring, lack empathy for my particular situation and don't care about me as person and never-the-less as a customer that s/he don't deserve my hard-earned paying insurance premium, co-pay and/or any portion of my annual deductible! Most physicians are not familiar with A.S. and the many side issues it causes!
So don't let those who don't understand A.S. and it's many side effects get you down, Aussiegirl! Just turn around knowing you know what you are experiencing they don't and move on and wipe that experience from your mind 'FOREVER'. As they are exhibiting by their very character and "know it all" attitude just how stupid and their lack of empathy truly are!
Eventually you'll find you own path surrounded with people who love you, care and share empathy for your plight.
God bless you and keep laughing! Gene
