Be Your Own Advocate

I recently figured out that a medication that I was taking was causing me severe head and neck pain. After an MRI, physical therapy, and tons of Ibuprofen – I had had enough!

It was time to take my health into my own hands. So, I went on the internet and researched all the medications that I was taking. Low and behold, there were other people who were complaining of head and neck pain while on one of the medications I was taking. None of the doctors I went to made the connection between this medication and my pain.

This just proved to me that we all have to be our own advocate. Doctors don't know everything and we shouldn't expect them to. We have to be responsible and knowledgeable about our own health and the medications we take.

I have a client who found herself with sudden onset chronic pain. Her doctor misdiagnosed her and prescribed medications that weren't working. When she began researching her symptoms she figured out (and later confirmed by a specialist) that she had a rare and chronic, but manageable condition.

You must be your own advocate. If your doctor is not listening – then find someone who does.

Be knowledgeable and never stop asking questions until you get the answers you are looking for!