i have symptoms of many things and my mom isnt taking me seriously and wont take me to the doctor??!!!!!?
Posted in Types on 29. Mar, 2010
i have many symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, and i have vision issues i never had before suddenly. i am worried and in pain physically for months now. she wont take me because its “stupid and a waste of time” to go to the doctor to get tests done. i told her its better safe than sorry but shes not listening at all!! and gets mad whenever i bring up going to the doctor/pediatrician.
i reserached a lot of the stuff and i think i have diabetic retinopathy which will lead to blindness is untreated!!!!!
Can’t you just make your mom listen to you? If you’re her child then she must care about you if you’re in pain.
Can you not go on your own?
I think you need to go to the doctor. If she refuses to take you, go yourself (or have someone else take you). I know it might be a hassle but really, being able to say “I told you so” while blind isn’t worth it.
If your mum won’t listen, I’d go without her presence and without telling her at all. It’s better late than never, and you should act promptly before it’s too late.
Do what’s best for you.
What age are you? cant you go to the doctor yourself? in the UK we can go to the doctor alone from the age of 14. why dosn’t she believe you at the end of they day you are her child and if your ill then she should take notice, if she still dosnt take you then go to the school nurser and tell her how you are feeling and she may help you
did you research “hypochondria” also?
You can try talking to a counselor or nurse at school about your concerns, but be aware that one of their first steps will be contacting your mother, who may resent the situation.
How old are you? If you’re over the age of 13 and you’re covered under your family’s insurance, you can see a doctor without your parent’s consent. Just make an appointment and tell the doctor to bill your parents for the copay if you don’t have any money (copays are typically $15-$30).
If you don’t have insurance you can try a few things:
-Look to see if there are any free clinics in your area. Call them and see if they can accommodate you. Again, you have to be over 13 or they’ll need parental consent.
-Tell your school nurse or your guidance counselor about your problem. While neither can diagnose or treat you, but they may be able to help get you to someone who can. Be aware that doing so may obligate the school to contact child and family services (see below).
-This is extreme, but if you do have a medical problem and your parents have been refusing to get you treatment, that can be considered serious neglect. You can call your child and family services office and talk to someone, but that may result in an investigation of your family to determine parental fitness.
Lastly, don’t diagnose yourself. Everything you described can also be explained by acute stress or anxiety. Even the physical pain (psychosomatic symptoms) can be caused by anxiety. Still, better to see a doctor and be safe than sorry, since untreated stress/anxiety can cause serious physical and behavioral problems later on.
I have two suggestions. You probably know a diabetic (my wife is diabetic). Ask them for a clean pricker and a test strip, this will test your blood sugar levels. Ask the diabetic how to do this and what is normal. You probably should do a fasting blood sugar (look online). If you are above the threshold you will have the evidence and can better argue for going in.
For blood pressure, many grocery stores have machines available. You just sit down, push the button, and wait for the results. The thresholds are written on the machine so you can see how you fit in them.
Good luck.