RE: What Difference Would a Diagnosis of Lupus Make?
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Excellent post. Everything I wanted to read about diagnostic methods and the value of accuracy in diagnoses. I was diagnosed as having heartburn instead of pericarditis. It was a very painful lesson in making sure doctors know what the heck they're doing before I leave their office. Upvoted and promoted.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate that comment. Thank you for promoting my post. If just one person gets something out of it, that was worth the time and work it took to write.
A doctor once told me, "If you're not going to do what I say, I'm the wrong doctor for you." He was right. I never went back.
I hope the pericarditis cleared up quickly and without long-term consequence. My brother had endocarditis, and that was quite serious.
I was in the military at the time. I wasn't allowed to see other doctors. I stayed undiagnosed for 6 months until I ended up in the ER. It took me 4 years to recover to some normalcy. Your article brought some memories back, let me tell you, lol.
I am so sorry....
What? No, no need at all! It made me better and it got me out of a toxic workplace and a thankless job. I met my wife shortly after I left and we have two beautiful baby boys. I've finished two Bachelor's degrees and I'm almost done with a Master's degree. I'm starting a new job soon as a Senior Business Analyst.
If I stayed, I probably wouldn't have made it. By leaving, I found a brand new world.