I am lucky that my husband is supportive, but then he is a teaching biologist with a good understanding of the immune system and its mysteries. I am sorry that some others are not as sensitive to your health problems as they should be. I just think that sometimes it is too painful or frightening for them to have to deal with.

You can come here and be guaranteed that we will understand your concerns and fears. This is a very supportive group of people, many of whom have a lot of helpful information that may give you some direction.

When physicians are unable to find a reason for the suffering/symptoms people report to them, it is upsetting to me when patients are told there is nothing wrong. This sure doesn't help the person find answers or relief, when they are experiencing severe pain or frightening neurological symptoms...

We are raised to look up to our medical caretakers, nearly as godlike fixer-uppers. Their word has always been the "last word" and we look up to them for help, when we cannot fix ourselves. Sometimes, these people should have to experience being a patient under these circumstances...

Cathie