Something I recently learn after my recent severe pain flare.
Having a diagnosis doesn't stop the judgement.
I was told it was 'my choice' to have my period.*
That neurofean and a heat pack should be enough. That is all I can be prescribed and recommended.
I thought walking into a doctors office. With a tens machine strapped to my back. Experiencing pain at a 7 still and in agony would be different this time. Because I could walk in with a diagnosis. And it didn't. I just got judgement.
And the worst part is.. when I saw it was female GP I knew it would happen. That is where the worst of the judgement is.
It is isn't just a bad period. And the judgement that gave me cause ld me to have a panic attack when I got home.
I don't want to live like this. I hate it. The judgement is what took me so long to advocate for my diagnosis.
And the realisation that I will be doing this. Advocating for my pain for the next 20 years sucks even more.
Im lucky I only live in pain for a few days a month.
To all those other #endowarriors and chronic pain suffers I feel your pain. I believe your pain. It is real. I feel you. I see you. Don't let these GPs crush you. Keep going. Keep fighting.
*It isnt. Lack of funding and research means that the only two options to help control symptoms aren't available me.
I can't have an IUD/Mirena due to existing health issues. I cant have the regular OCP due to pre existing health concerns. So it isn't my 'choice'.
