Vanessa Walilko faced a series of health issues after repeated strep throat infections that led to scarlet fever and heart problems. Despite her clear symptoms, multiple healthcare providers dismissed her concerns, attributing them to stress or anxiety. After significant personal research, Walilko discovered her boyfriend was a strep carrier, which was confirmed by a doctor. This insight was key to her recovery, highlighting a concerning trend where doctors overlook nuanced patient narratives, ultimately leading to medical gaslighting in various clinical settings.
"If something is cut-and-dried, like a broken bone, a heart attack, or cancer, doctors are like, 'Great. We have a plan.' But if it's something that requires nuance and thinking outside their training, they kind of freak out and dismiss it."
"Her illness turned into scarlet fever several times within a few months. Soon, she started having heart issues... I was so glad my friend was there with me, because I was pretty delirious."
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