Weird thing to share but maybe this will help someone. After going on what is now ten months of not knowing what has been going on with me — we determined I have an autoimmune disease. We found concrete data through blood testing with an immunologist. If you are sick and battling a ghost — just know you are not alone. Keep advocating for yourself and keep pushing through the medical system. (And get creative.) I have been told on average it takes up to two years to get diagnosis. The secret to my success was that I didn't take ‘no’ from anyone. I even had to call the hospital patient advocate hotline. One thing I learned no one will stick their neck out for you. You really have to advocate for yourself. If the doctor declines a request ask them to write it in your medical file as to why. That changes attitudes real quick.

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I'm more than familiar with one of those wonderful afflictions.. A family member and Multiple Schlerosis. I wish you well...

wishing you well and glad you didnt take no for an answer 🫂 the book The Autoimmune Epidemic opened my eyes to so much i didnt know 💜