I woke up with a romantic notion, feeling dared to find ways in which having lupus is not always a bad thing. Surely somewhere in this, or any chronic disease, there has to be a tiny bit of positivity.
While no individual physician may meet all of our health needs, or have exhaustive knowledge on any specific disease, that should not excuse doctors from failing to provide care to the point where it may be detrimental to our well-being.
My psychologist wants to wean me off of my anxiety medications. Fine, super, go ahead. I can do this. (I lie to myself.) During our 10 minute session, she asked… Read more »
My lupus requires me to see many doctors and specialists: rheumatologist, neurologist, nephrologist, primary care, ophthalmologist, infusion nurse, neuro-radiologist, and neurosurgeon. (I think that’s all.) I have spent countless hours… Read more »