the panic of knowing you may have to go to the ER w #medicaltrauma is so real. #chronicillness

[ChronicallyLindsay]

Update: I had to go into emergency surgery yesterday evening❤️‍🩹 been a tough recovery, updates coming soon, but I’m home safe now! Thank you for all the love and support 🥄🫶❤️‍🩹

[LydiannaBella]

It’s not a choice when you’re like should I stay home and die or go to the ER for them to make it worse 🙁❤

[judylandry]

Take a voice recorder with you. Tell them you are recording what they say because you need to so you don't forget what they tell you. Its amazing how much more responsive and proactive they will act.

They will hate it, but so what.
If I could successfully use this at the VA, this will work for you at the ER, too.

[BornZebra]

This is so hard to explain to people. Thank you for reminding me I'm not alone. I hope your pain gets resolved soon. 💜🦓

[fayef]

Sending you all the love, spoons and support! I’m thinking of you and hope you are able to get some relief soon

[sumi]

I’m on the verge of tears… I can’t imagine what you must be going through, I’m so sorry whatever you need we’re all here for you you support us when we’re having hard times so we’ll support you now. Sending hugs and spoons 💚🥄

[EhlersDanlosZebra]

Oh girl. I feel for you. I have eds, pots and mcas and it's always such a battle between physical needs and gaining more ptsd and mental trauma at the ER. I hope it goes away quickly for you. ❤

[SilentSatyress]

Big hug. It’s going to get better. You’re capable of surviving. You know what’s best for you, so don’t let anybody (including yourself) gaslight you into thinking you’re not going to be okay.
Lots of love.

[stopmotionmaniabyatm]

Lindsay or whoever needs to hear it, I trust you to make the best decision for your health. You know your body best and I know it’s hard but take care of it, everyone here will understand and be supportive ❤

[candaceberman]

Awe feel your pain Lindsay 😢 😭 I hope everything starts to gets better 🙏 I try to avoid the ER as much as possible

[HaileySleight]

I’m so sorry, I know the feeling and it really really sucks.

[Haley-xdkb]

THANK YOU FOR THE WARNING. it’s rare to get a warning but so appreciated <3

[SalamanderTeeths]

Oh honey, sending hugs and support your way ❤

When I was pregnant, I had such bad morning sickness that I vomitted my way to major esophageal damage. I put off going to the ER for my pain and trouble swallowing - felt like something was stuck in my throat constantly - until I started throwing up blood. That freaked me out enough to go. They put me on Famotodine to supress my stomach acid production for the rest of my pregnancy. If I missed a dose, I felt it. Icky.

[natashak]

I am so very sorry beautiful! I completely understand what you are saying because I too have chronic illnesses and I absolutely dread going to the emergency room. I know that this is hard decision for you, but you need to do what is best for you and your health. Love and hugs headed your way. Next Thursday I am having a lengthy major surgery to fix my upper extremity deformity that I have been struggling with for so long and then will be at a rehab center for a few weeks or more. You are loved, strong, and such an inspiration. You've got this.

[starklingspars]

Omg Lindsay, I'm so sorry.

The psychological distress of dealing with people who don't understand and you have to explain and watch judgey faces ( some people) and frustrating conversations...has traumatized you.

I can tell tell you're in excruciating pain.

Is there some way they can fix it at home?

You might just to have to bite the bullet and get it over and done with. 🐈

You need to get pain relief at least! ❤❤❤

[Imagineifdolls]

Good luck with whatever ends up happening!

[ChronicallyEquestrian]

I'm so so sorry, I hope it will get better either way😢❤

[VintageRayne]

Sweet Girl. My thought, prayers, & spoons go out to you. 🤍🎀🦓🥄

[reesenisly]

You are not alone either. My boyfriend’s sister just had something very similar happen and had to go to the ER. It sucks. She also struggles with chronic illness. The list of her problems are unending. But she’s a fighter and she’s rocking on. The lord sees your hard and even when you’re not strong enough to fight for yourself HES FIGHTING FOR YOU‼️‼️

[brittanyjerome]

As someone who also has chronic illness and chronic pain the hospital is the last resort as it’s in most of our nature because we live with it on a daily. I recently had to force myself to go to the er twice in one week and it had been the first time in years I had gone for my chronic illnesses. But you have to listen to your body and I know it’s easier said than done. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻❤️