{"id":4365,"date":"2023-06-01T12:08:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T05:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/medical-gaslighting-how-to-recognize-and-fight-it\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T12:08:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T05:08:26","slug":"medical-gaslighting-how-to-recognize-and-fight-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4365","title":{"rendered":"Medical Gaslighting: How To Recognize and Fight It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>&#8216;d just explained about the nose bleeds, blurred vision, and throbbing pain on one side of my head when my doctor told me, \u201cYou\u2019re just studying too hard.\u201d To me, I couldn&#8217;t imagine that these symptoms were the result of eye strain and fatigue, especially since they\u2019d persisted for months after taking final exams. But my doctor knew that I\u2019m an anxious high achiever, and was quick to dismiss any physical explanations.<\/p>\n<p>I had an annual eye exam scheduled not long after, so I mentioned my symptoms again. My optometrist wasn\u2019t convinced by my primary doctor\u2019s conclusion, and referred me to a neurologist. Finally, I was diagnosed with chronic migraine. While stress likely had a role in exacerbating my symptoms, putting the blame on studying is a far cry from acknowledging the presence of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/migraine#:~:text=Individuals%20may%20temporarily%20lose%20part,hands%20or%20face%2C%20and%20confusion.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/migraine#:~:text=Individuals%20may%20temporarily%20lose%20part,hands%20or%20face%2C%20and%20confusion.\">serious neurological disorder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We tend to put a lot of faith in medical professionals, so although it can be upsetting to see them rushing us through an appointment or dismissing our concerns, we often still trust their judgment. Yet scenarios like mine happen so often that there\u2019s actually a term for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMedical gaslighting is when a patient has their symptoms minimized, ignored, or told it\u2019s all in their head, leading them to question themselves,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/asktia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/asktia.com\/\">Jess Horwitz<\/a>, chief clinical officer at Tia, a women\u2019s healthcare platform. And it\u2019s not just a dismaying experience\u2014it can be dangerous for patients when it ends up delaying diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/medical-gaslighting\/\" current-title=\"Recognizing the Signs of Medical Gaslighting Is the First Step to Reclaiming Your Voice\u2014And Health\" current-image=\"GettyImages-medical-gaslighting-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-01\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/medical-gaslighting\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/medical-gaslighting\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/medical-gaslighting\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Who is most likely to experience medical gaslighting?<\/h2>\n<p>While anyone can be gaslit by a medical provider, women and people of color are more commonly misdiagnosed or undertreated. Women typically have to wait longer for a diagnosis and are more likely to be told that they have a mental illness when their symptoms are consistent with heart disease, Horwitz says. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1070219%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Flink.springer.com%252Farticle%252F10.1007%252Fs00134-021-06393-3&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmedical-gaslighting%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00134-021-06393-3\">2021 study<\/a> also found that women were less likely to be admitted to the ICU than men, despite having more severe illness.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/asktia.com\/article\/new-standard-of-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/asktia.com\/article\/new-standard-of-care\">survey<\/a> of 1000 American women, Tia found that 63 percent had been seen by a doctor who wasn\u2019t listening to their concerns and 48 percent reported having a doctor who had ignored or dismissed their symptoms. Among Black women, these numbers were even higher at 70 and 58 percent, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>One reason for these findings is the long history of women being excluded from scientific and drug research, despite important biological differences, Horwitz explains. \u201cThis leads to healthcare providers knowing less about women\u2019s health and having fewer tools to diagnose and treat women,\u201d she adds. A lack of awareness coupled with institutional racism and gender and racial biases contributes to poorer outcomes for marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMedical gaslighting tends to occur when professionals don\u2019t appreciate cultural differences and aren\u2019t striving to understand symptoms that are outside their cultural frame of reference,\u201d says psychotherapist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentingpathfinders.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.parentingpathfinders.com\/about\">Michelle Felder, LCSW,<\/a> founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentingpathfinders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.parentingpathfinders.com\/\">Parenting Pathfinders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How can you tell if this is happening to you?<\/h2>\n<p>Warning signs of medical gaslighting include downplaying your symptoms, interrupting you, or refusing to take your concerns seriously. Another sign is \u201cattributing your symptoms to mental illness without an appropriate workup or mental health care follow-up,\u201d Horwitz says. Rather than giving your condition their full attention, a provider might prematurely rule out physical causes or push back if you request additional testing.<\/p>\n<p>If a provider is questioning the legitimacy of your medical history, it can feel as though your symptoms aren\u2019t \u201creal, a big deal, or serious enough to warrant further investigation,\u201d says Felder. \u201cSimply disagreeing with your healthcare professional doesn\u2019t constitute medical gaslighting. An essential element of this experience is invalidating a patient\u2019s concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When you hear the term \u201cgaslighting,\u201d you might think of someone who is intentionally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gaslighting-tactics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gaslighting-tactics\/\">trying to manipulate another person<\/a>. While this can happen in healthcare settings, often medical gaslighting refers to situations where a doctor is \u201cprioritizing certain people as more important than others without even realizing that they\u2019re doing it,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1070219%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Fgerda-maissel&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmedical-gaslighting%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gerda-maissel\">Gerda Maissel, MD, BCPA,<\/a> president at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymdadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mymdadvisor.com\/\">My MD Advisor<\/a>, a private patient advocate company. \u201cPart of it is that they\u2019re moving too fast and not taking time to look at the human being in front of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>What can you do to advocate for yourself?<\/h2>\n<p>Just because you feel like your doctor isn\u2019t listening doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have options. Here are five ways to take back control of your healthcare.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask questions<\/h3>\n<p>It might be intimidating to ask questions or push back on medical advice because of the power difference between patients and doctors. Since people are taught to respect their doctor\u2019s knowledge and authority, \u201cthey might assume that asking a question will automatically feel like a challenge and sound disrespectful,\u201d Dr. Maissel explains.<\/p>\n<p>If your doctor prescribes a particular medication, make sure to ask about the side effects, other treatment options, and what will happen if you don\u2019t take the medication. When you ask more probing questions like these, \u201cyou\u2019re forcing the doctor to slow down and explain why this is the best course of treatment,\u201d Dr. Maissel says. \u201cDoctors expect you to ask questions and the ones who don\u2019t probably aren\u2019t right for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Track your symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>Communicating effectively with your provider requires keeping track of your symptoms. For example, you can make notes about your menstrual cycle or take photos to document changes in your skin\u2019s appearance. Presenting a practitioner with this evidence of your symptoms can help make them pay attention.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t skip your annual checkups<\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of regular preventive care. \u201cAnnual exams are designed to help you understand your baseline health, so you know when something feels off,\u201d Horwitz explains. \u201cA good provider wants to discuss and understand your health, but ultimately you should be the one driving the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Arrive prepared<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your first appointment or a follow-up visit, come prepared with topics or questions you wish to discuss and write them down. Since it can be difficult to absorb information when emotions are running high, Dr. Maissel recommends having someone with you like a friend or family member who can listen, ask questions, or take notes. Patient advocates can help with navigating appointments, billing, and insurance. They aren\u2019t usually covered by insurance, but they can save you time and potentially a hospitalization, she adds.<\/p>\n<h3>Listen to your gut, and speak up<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to trust your instincts. \u201cYour feelings are valid, and you know your body best,\u201d Felder says. If something doesn\u2019t feel right, she suggests having a direct conversation with your provider by saying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m concerned that you aren\u2019t understanding the seriousness of what I\u2019m sharing with you. I would appreciate it if I could have your full attention.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m not feeling like my concerns are being heard.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI appreciate your expertise, but the explanations you\u2019ve given don\u2019t seem to address my concerns. Is it possible to get a referral to another specialist? I\u2019d like a second opinion.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat are the next steps that you\u2019re going to take to address my concerns?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes doctors don\u2019t know what\u2019s wrong and so they\u2019re not necessarily withholding information from you. If possible, it\u2019s wise to seek a second opinion and be \u201cready to walk away and find someone new if your provider isn\u2019t taking your concerns seriously,\u201d Horwitz says.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving improper care \u201ccan diminish your trust in the medical profession and discourage you from seeking further medical attention,\u201d Felder says. It might be a last resort, but you do have the option of filing a complaint with the appropriate regulatory body that oversees your provider\u2019s practice. 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