I thought I knew what to say after dealing with doctors so much with my late husband and my father.
My best friend has been struggling for the last couple of years with health issues. It started with lyme disease and she couldn't get anyone to try and treat it after the first round. Then about 6 months ago her arm swelled. One doctor told her to keep it still and now she finds out that was the worst thing she could do. Her arm causes her a great deal of pain and the doctors keep forgetting to write a prescription for her. As many of us know everything is a struggle when dealing with the medical community.
I do a lot of listening when she is telling me this. I know how important it is to be able to vent to people but I just feel I am not saying enough back to her to comfort her.
We talk several times a week but now is one of the very few times I still wish I lived in PA. I would be there helping her out.
My best friend has been struggling for the last couple of years with health issues. It started with lyme disease and she couldn't get anyone to try and treat it after the first round. Then about 6 months ago her arm swelled. One doctor told her to keep it still and now she finds out that was the worst thing she could do. Her arm causes her a great deal of pain and the doctors keep forgetting to write a prescription for her. As many of us know everything is a struggle when dealing with the medical community.
I do a lot of listening when she is telling me this. I know how important it is to be able to vent to people but I just feel I am not saying enough back to her to comfort her.
We talk several times a week but now is one of the very few times I still wish I lived in PA. I would be there helping her out.