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Life at 40 (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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.works 2 points 1 day ago

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".