[PragmaticPulp]

> It was hard to diagnose and a few of the doctors I worked with along the years still don’t believe its true.

Did they offer alternative explanations or did they simply stonewall you and deny your reported symptoms?

One of the lessons I learned far too late in life was to not waste time with doctors who don’t believe your reported symptoms.

On some level I understand how it happens — Doctors inevitably see a number of hypochondriacs and people with psychosomatic illnesses who need to be handled delicately to avoid further entrenching their perceived illnesses. However, when you’re having legitimate symptoms and your own doctor tries to deny the symptoms without offering further diagnostics, it’s time to cut ties and move on.

It can take a few tries to find a good doctor.

[retzkek]

I've generally had better experiences with DOs than MDs when it comes to listening and working with me to understand how and what I feel. On the other hand some people may prefer the more "clinical" (not sure if that's the best word) approach of MDs. So just something to keep in mind if you're unhappy with your current doctor.

edit: For those not aware, a DO is fully licensed to practice medicine (in the US at least), no different from an MD. Don't confuse them with chiropractors (DC) or similar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_Un...

[NortySpock]

DO: Doctor of Osteopathy , an osteopathic physician

Thought I'd de-acronym-it for you; and yes, my MD father tells me a DO is just as good as an MD.

[jemurray]

The doctor believed the more likely cause was a sensitivity to the fats. He had very little evidence, at the time, to support a tick borne allergy.

He wanted to rule out this line of thinking first.

[LorenPechtel]

And they're far too eager to dismiss it as psychomatic if it doesn't fit their pigeonholes.