'The bottom line is that we know our bodies better than anyone else.'
I was perplexed by my doctor's conclusion. Although I agreed that anxiety could be the cause of my fatigue, it seemed unlikely that it was the reason my fever spiked to 103 on a regular basis. But I figured she knew best, so I didn't push the matter. When my symptoms intensified several months later, I decided to get a second opinion and scheduled an appointment with a different doctor — but the outcome was the same.
I got sicker, but I felt ashamed after two doctors had told me that nothing was wrong. I always thought doctors were on my side and would want to help a patient who was experiencing a great deal of physical pain. So even as my symptoms got worse, I didn't go back to a doctor for a full year. I couldn't bear the thought of another medical professional telling me the pain was all in my head. Then, the illness became so severe that I struggled to function.
Getting out of bed in the morning required a Herculean effort, and my body was so weak that I felt exhausted after performing the smallest tasks.
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