My Journey with Chronic Illness: The Search for Answers

🔍Amanda experienced persistent IBS symptoms and started seeing blood, but doctors dismissed her concerns.

💪Despite being told it was just grief and stress, Amanda knew something was seriously wrong and advocated for herself.

🩺After months of searching for answers, Amanda finally got referred to a gastroenterologist who could help her.

🏥Amanda's symptoms intensified, and she faced difficulty in getting medical attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

🌟Amanda's persistence paid off as she finally received a proper diagnosis and began her journey towards managing her chronic illness.

How did doctors initially respond to Amanda's symptoms?

—Doctors dismissed Amanda's concerns, attributing her symptoms to stress, grief, and hemorrhoids.

What challenges did Amanda face in obtaining a diagnosis?

—Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda experienced delays in getting appointments and had to advocate for herself to be taken seriously.

How did Amanda's symptoms affect her daily life?

—Amanda's symptoms, including bleeding and chronic constipation, had a significant impact on her quality of life, making it difficult for her to function normally.

What motivated Amanda to keep searching for answers?

—Amanda's intuition and knowledge of her own body motivated her to persist in her search for answers, despite being dismissed by doctors.

What was the outcome of Amanda's journey?

—After months of persistence, Amanda finally received a proper diagnosis and began her journey towards managing her chronic illness.

00:00Amanda introduces herself and shares her love for having a good time and going on adventures.

00:32Amanda starts experiencing IBS symptoms, but doctors dismiss her concerns.

01:08Amanda starts seeing blood, but it takes a while before she seeks medical attention.

03:30Amanda's doctor assures her that it's just hemorrhoids, but her symptoms persist.

05:00Amanda loses her mom and people attribute her symptoms to grief.

07:25Amanda finally sees a doctor, who dismisses her concerns and suggests psychological intervention.

08:50Amanda persists and gets a stool sample test, which comes back positive for blood.

09:20Amanda finally gets referred to a gastroenterologist but faces delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.