Today, after hearing the results of my spinal tap, following several scans, my doctor said discovering that I have Multiple Sclerosis was a "happy accident". FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I received the good news that my spine looks normal. Either the degenerative disc that was diagnosed 5 years prior magically healed, or my current doctor is an idiot. Considering that it's felt like someone is chiseling into my spine for some days, I'm leaning toward the latter. FML
Today, I had a CT scan done after hitting my head, for fear of a concussion. Good news: no concussion. Bad news: the tumor they "accidentally" found. FML
Today, after coming back from a trip to Africa where I got malaria, I went to the hospital for some blood tests. The doctor said, "Good news! You never had malaria! But they put you through a lot of dangerous treatments and now your liver has an anomaly." FML
Today, an actual doctor told me I’ve been “passed around like a bong at a party”, referring to how many doctors have treated my MS condition. Worse yet, I responded with, “Don’t worry, I’m used to it”, without realising how that would sound. FML
Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was "faking" a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML
Today, after months of arguing with doctors and them trying to hand me off to mental health professionals, it turns out I indeed have a physical brain injury they missed. Scary, right? FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, after decades of 24/7 cognitive impairment and being made to feel like a hypochondriac by many doctors over the years, I learned I have a severe physical illness. I kept researching and discovered my own illness, found out which test to ask for, and finally showed doctors proof. FML
Today, after nerve pain and trouble sitting down, I found a lump in my ass crack. My doctor thought might be a tumour or cancer, so I was sent for scans. Apparently my whole life I’ve had an ingrown vestigial tail at the bottom of my spine hidden under the skin. FML
Today, my doctor called with my test results, which seem to tell him that there's absolutely nothing wrong with me. I'm still sitting here with an appendage that I'd swear was dispensing napalm, but now I have a $500 bill to go with it. FML
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xdafuze 12
It's happy because he found it and can treat it before you get seriously affected by it.
CluelessKitKat 18
At least it was discovered but your doctor has very poor bedside manner OP. Sorry about that :/
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Comments (82)
alicecooperfan 18
I'm sorry, OP, I know this can't be easy for you. I'm sure your doctor has suggestions on how to maintain the disease!
cats54321 19
Sorry OP
Dominus101 20
Sounds like you went to visit Dr Hubert from the Simpsons, all I can think of is that silly lol from your doc when he said it, sorry to hear the bad news OP
rvontr88 21
One medical diagnosis, and all of the FML doctors come out of the woodwork. Sorry OP.
noellebelle626 19
I feel for you, my mother had it so I can totally relate.
christinamarie17 29
What an untactful way to deliver that kind of news. Your doctors name wouldn't happen to be Gregory House, would it?
Ichiya 29
House wouldn't even deal with something that mundane.
christinamarie17 29
He might if Cuddy forced him into some more free clinic hours (not that OP went to a free clinic; that's just the only situation I can see him coming across something like this).
worldclassrager 41
I don't think anything will ever be a happy accident...
doge750 16
My mom has ms
enginsteve 17
Mine too. It sure as hell ain't no happy accident. **** that Dr.
tomvertigo 17
I tend to disagree on the whole "fuckthat Dr" point. The doctor is saying happy accident to discovering it over finding out the MUCH harder way.
cuervobombz 12
be glad you found out now I've been working with physically impaired people for ten years, one thing a lot of them say, is they just fell over one day... be glad now you can prepare and be on top of it, best advice I can give you, is build as much strength as you can now, m.s. is a degenerative disease that attacks the muscles, better shape your in now the better you be in the long run! good luck! I wish you a long life!
chill99 15
I'm sorry about your diagnosis. It's been 14 years since my MS diagnosis. While every case is different, mine has been mild, even through times of high stress. In case it helps you, an excellent diet and vitamin supplements have really helped me. There are lots of books out there on it, but in general it's the Mediterranean diet. I also really avoid junk food, but have a couple of treats (like dark chocolate) so I'm not deprived.