Constant Pain and Dismissal from Others

Hi, I am new to the app. Sorry for the long post/rant. I have confirmed diagnoses of Constrictive Pericarditis, POTs, MCAS, Chronic Costochrondritis and hypermobility. Its taken me 5 years to get these diagnoses. It feels as if as soon as I got diagnosed with these conditions by the consultants I was pushed back to my GP. No treatment plan, no steps forward and no future plan. Talking to my GP about the fact the tablets/treatments I am on aren't working is like talking to a brick wall. They either say they don't have the knowledge to do anything and will need to refer me back but as I have a diagnosis it might take a while. Or worse they say "Oh its 'health anxiety' or depression and that my conditions/symptoms just require therapy to treatment them" or " I'm young it will pass". Whilst I do appreciate that health anxiety is a real thing and possibly a factor, the only reason I have health anxiety is because no one seems to be listening or treating my very real conditions and symptoms. My whole life has changed so yes I am depressed/anxious but my tachcardia, hypotension, allergic reactions and passing out aren't a figment of my imagination. I have been unable to work due to passing out and prolonged illnesses. I am scared I will lose my job if I cannot get my long term conditions under control. The worst thing is the treatment for POTs could be making my Pericarditis worse and the Pericarditis treatment could making the POTs worse. I feel like I am in a constant negative feedback loop with no end in sight and the people who are suppose to throw me a lifeline have cut it up with scissors. I honestly don't know what to do.

I wish someone in the medical field would take me seriously. I have Medicaid and a POTS diagnosis. All these problems started August 2021. My doctor blamed anxiety immediately, so I saw my psychiatrist and my psychiatrist said that all my symptoms have nothing to do with my prior mental health issues as I’ve been medicated for years and have had no issues since being medicated. I argued and cried in front of about 7 different doctors before I got a POTS diagnosis at my schools student wellness center. I haven’t seen a doctor since May and I’ve been having many difficulties for months. A cardiologist laughed at me and humiliated me, waisted my money and time. I can barely walk to work or class. I just got myself a wheelchair off eBay to help me out on the really rough days. I haven’t talked to a doctor about that yet and I’m worried to. My self esteem has suffered so much from all these experiences. I can’t sleep because how uncomfortable I am. I’m so bloated I feel heavy. Eating is a struggle, I’m eating a clean gluten free diet. No junk, mainly ingredient based meals. No matter what I do it’s either vomit or diarrhea. Every time I move I feel dizzy and lightheaded, I rarely feel coherent. Standing is worse. It’s like every-time I stand there’s a 15 minute countdown for me to sit again before I pass out. When I’m completely free all of substances and medications I feel as if I’m doped up on something. I’m always so miserable I just want my life back and I have no idea what to do about it. Medicaid assigned me to a pediatrician and I’m a whole ass adult. I have no energy to argue with doctors or Medicaid. Why does this shit have to be so hard.

Seeking Diagnosis for Chronic Pain