Can you trust your gut instinct?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I read a lot of posts. I have noticed over the past few months that a lot of people seek help and opinions from others, some asking things such as should I go to the ER for this pain or that vomiting. We all can offer our opinions, and I have done so many times. I always try to put myself in someone's shoes, and say, this is what I "think" I would do.

But what struck me a few minutes ago is to say, we know our bodies, we know when we are really scared that something is not right. I hope everyone learns to trust their gut instinct about any problem, and not accept my uneducated opinion or someone elses, because you may be leaving out something in a typed paragraph that could indicate you have a more serious problem that written in the paragraph we are reading. Never be embarrassed or worry about bothering your doctor or his staff.

BTW, I had a problem I felt was serious, and my surgeon's staff tried to put me off. I demanded to talk to the surgeon. Lo and behold, his nurse "that isn't here", was immediately on the line with me. This is my life, and my health, and I was scared. I wanted an answer.

Trust Your Gut Instinct and Take Charge of Your Health.

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

LindafromFlorida,

Good point. I know my body better than anyone else and I know when something is amiss.

Kathleen

[yodasplash 20]

Gut instincts are what allowed our ancestors to survive. These instincts take cues from things our brain can't perceive. The biggest mistakes I've ever made came from ignoring my instincts and trusting my superior intellect

[CaliLoser118 8]

Well said. If your doctor isn't making you feel like you are being heard or being treated with the utmost professionalism and expertise, go to the ER or to another doctor. You did this procedure to improve your Heath and you have to advocate for yourself vehemently.