My Diagnosis Journey: Confronting Gaslighting (P1)

Medical Gaslighting is a phenomenon where healthcare providers dismiss, downplay, or manipulate patients' symptoms, leading to delayed or misdiagnosis, particularly for women, people of color, and those with chronic illnesses like endometriosis. As a chronic illness warrior, sharing my endometriosis story, as a medical student and future doctor, I've encountered healthcare bias and disparities that hinder patient empowerment. Through my diagnostic journey, I've learned the importance of patient advocacy, navigating diagnosis, and illness empowerment. In this video, we'll explore the intersection of race and medicine, how medical students can become better allies, and provide advocacy tips for patients to take control of their health. By sharing our lived experiences and raising awareness about endometriosis, infertility, and chronic pain, we can work towards a healthcare system that listens to and believes patients. Join me in this critical conversation about medical gaslighting and let's empower patients together.Based on the following article: https://www.endofound.org/the-connection-between-pelvic-pain-childhood-trauma-a-medical-student-tells-her-story*** You should NEVER Push through Pain****Articles Mentioned:- McKenna, K. Fogleman, C. (2021). Dysmenorrhea. American family physician, 104(2), 164–170. PMID: 34383437. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34383437/ - Article on IUD Insertion and Pain: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/tackling-difficult-iud-insertionResources for Pelvic Pain: https://medpsycmoss.com/pelvic-pain-resources Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Podcast "Life as a Patient-Doctor" on:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmossApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283Make sure to Like, Rate & Follow everywhere you listen to Podcasts!Follow me on Social Media @medpsycmoss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1Discount Codes: * 25% OFF on OnlineMedEd multi-month membership Code: medpsycmoss25 at https://www.onlinemeded.com * 20% OFF on Psyc Code: medpsycmoss at https://nowyouknowpsych.com * 20% off on Neuro Learning Code: medpsycmoss at: https://www.nowyouknowneuro.com * 20% off on Picmonic at link: https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/medpsycmossLGX24Descript Podcast Editing: https://get.descript.com/8dk40v5oig6n***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 0:00 Intro0:34 EndoFound Article 1:13 Diagnosis Journey2:43 First Menstrual Pains4:35 Tough Martial Artist 6:21 First ER Visit for Pain7:56 Dysmenorrhea 8:47 Limited access to medical care10:00 Medical Gaslighting11:05 Vomiting Blood 12:38 Colonoscopy Prep14:00 Making fun of my age15:05 Endoscopy Results16:26 Stress Impact on Health19:14 Pain with Ultrasounds20:50 Pain is NOT Normal21:33 Pain with IUD Insertion24:00 Racism and Gaslighting26:03 Endometriosis #endometriosis #medicine #medschool #medstudent #medicalschool #infertility #doctor