"Doctor fear/phobia"

Mykella Ribble (RICE_M2(AT)popmail.firn.edu)
Wed, 09 Dec 1998 19:44:28 -0500

Hello everyone,
As I have said, I am currently in the hosp. for digestive problems
(attributed to TM) and Pancreatitis. The latter remains a mystery to my
doctors, who cannot identify the problem. For a while my pancreatic
values wwre heading back to normal, but they are not getting higher
again. It now looks like I am going to be transferred to a University
hospital (a long way from home).

My main concern with the transfer, and subsequently, new doctors, is
that I am so afraid they won't believe me again. I just found a neuro
who was able to diagnose TM...and, well, after what I went through when
it first hit (they said it was a psychological problem!)...I am very
nervous.If it

I don't know what I am asking for...I guess I just need to hear this
thing is real. If it isn't too painful a memory for any of you, I would
appreciate hearing from someone else who had trouble getting a
diagnosis...I would appreciate any advice

Thank you all,

Mykella