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Chronic Illness 1d
i’m meeting a new potential PCP and I’m terrified. I’ve had the same doctors for so long and they know me so well but i’m moving away. I have a million things wrong with me and trying to discuss it all seems impossible
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Anonymous 1d

I recently moved and went through the same process. I get it. I felt like I was starting over at the very beginning where I had to advocate and prove I was sick. But it wasn’t as bad as I thought. It helped writing up an overview of my medical history for the doctor so I didn’t have to say it all and included what I tried. I told my doctor what I wanted (continuity of care not to change what the other doctor did).

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

It was a bit tiring and the first PCP may not be the one. Just remember you get to pick your doctor. As scary as it is, you know so much more than when you met your last one and likely can advocate for yourself better.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21h

thank you for this 🫶🏼it helped my anxiety and i’ve written down an overview

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