Reminder to Self--Don't Minimize!

[Ann C.]

I just scheduled a visit to my primary care provider to talk about my tinnitus. Of course, today the ringing seem less pronounced. Placebo effect? My ears still feel clogged up, though.

I have a tendency to minimize my symptoms, and, like most medical professionals, she doesn't get too worried about anything unless it's a life-threatening condition.

I need to be specific and clear with her about how annoying this condition is. Although I'm hopeful that impacted ear wax is the cause, I hope she'll give me a referral to an ENT if removing the wax doesn't stop the ringing.

 

[PaulBe]

I can't repeat your words enough, when dealing with Medical people DON'T MINIMIZE! ("Capitalize" on not minimizing).

They take minimizing to mean coping, every time.

 

[Telis]

With tinnitus, if you minimize you are fine and coping, if you don't minimize then you have a mental problem.

Don't expect understanding.