At 35, I had been experiencing abdominal pain for years. After seeing 5 different doctors, undergoing a battery of medical tests, fighting with my crappy insurance company, having laproscopic surgery, undergoing an MRI I had an answer: a unicornate uterus.
In the middle of all this, I told one G.P. about my pain. He shrugged and said “It’s obviously not life threatening since you’ve had it so long.” Then they asked me if I wanted this guy to be my primary physician. Ha!
In the middle of all this, my relationship fell apart. I thought I had found my guy. Finally. Well, not so much. He wanted to be friends as he just “did not have the energy to put into a committed relationship.” When the going gets tough, sometimes the tough get going—right out of your life!
I have also been struggling to keep my little business and my finances afloat. Or really, just feeling like my career is completely in the toilet.
Are you going through something similar?
If you are reading and are in pain without knowing why, please don’t lose hope. You may have what I have, but probably not. It’s rare. I know what it’s like to live with unexplained pain. I know how draining it can be. I was starting to think I was just losing my mind.
If you stick with it you will find an answer. You may have to go through several doctors before you find the right one. Many doctors will brush off unexplained pain because it’s tough to diagnose. Some may not take you seriously or follow through. If they don’t, they are not the right doctor!
Lastly, if you live in the U.S. dealing with your health insurance may also be a challenge. If you are having issues, I urge you to contact the insurance commission in your state. They know what your rights are, and can arm you with information.
If you need someone to talk to, feel free to send me an email at UnicornateBlog at gmail dot com.
