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Chronic Illness 9w
I had to sign a paper today for a CT scan saying that there is no possibility for pregnancy, and I had to select the reason why. Like wtf? You tested my urine anyway, what this new thing. It just feels like drs trying to cover their ass bc of politics
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Anonymous 9w

And healthcare shouldn’t be run by politics (except if it’s about free healthcare or affordable medication and treatments). Usually they just ask if there is a chance I could be pregnant, I’ve never had to sign a paper

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Anonymous 9w

Hey there! This is completely normal and should be done every time you go under radiation or CT or any kind of MRI at all ever. Even in the drs office at the dentist when they do X-RAYS this is supposed to be a thing!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

I hate that every time I’m in the er or urgent care that they are requiring a pregnancy test before they start treatment or other testing. Even when I say that it would be an immaculate conception. I have a lot of trauma with drs, and drs not believing me or dismissing my symptoms. I Unfortunately went through a very traumatic experience with a hospital last oct, and these little things still trigger me.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

Yeahhhh, I think that therapist might be right, I could have ptsd from that experience.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

Rant over, I feel better now (mentally not physically)

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Anonymous 9w

I’ve just never had to do that before and I have had a lot of scans. Usually it’s just one paper that says you’ve been informed of the risks. But I’ve never had to sign a separate one specifically for pregnancy

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

So it’s new to me. And with my trauma still being so fresh it made my “they don’t believe me” thoughts so much more intense

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Anonymous 9w

Yea I’m still working on managing the anxiety and mistrust around medical professionals

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

No problem, thanks for letting me know that it’s a normal practice, it kinda helped

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