• DarkFuture@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Totally American.

    I’ve been put through the ringer by the American healthcare system enough already that I wait as long as possible before giving in and getting help. I’ve been bleeding for a few weeks. It’s almost for sure an ulcer. Here’s hoping they don’t do what they’ve done in the past, which is mis-diagnose me or make me wait months to see the wrong specialist.

    • VicksVaporBBQrub@sh.itjust.worksM
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      Peptic ulcer is one of the floors of hell that has no end or exits. Got one at 22 years old; best friends still at 47. The magic words to your a primary care Dr is “request an upper endoscopy” and “referral to gastroenterologist”.