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I’m pretty hurt right now.

I’m in the emergency department for the second day in a row. I have an excruciating pain on one side of my stomach when I breathe in and am so unwell

I went to Emergency yesterday. They ran blood tests and urine tests. All normal. Instead of doing any scans they sent me home and said it must be a muscle injury (not exactly sure how given I’ve not exercised in the lead up to this pain)

They said come back today if symptoms worsen so they could do an ultrasound. I followed instruction as they have gotten worse. I can’t eat or barely stand up.

Of course they always ask medical history and medications, so telling them I have bipolar 2 and the meds I’m on is part of that.

I have been trying to push for the ultrasound today and told I don’t need it. They’re running a few more tests but keep telling me I have gastritis. I’ve had it before it felt nothing like this

I just overheard the doctor speaking with his manager outside my room

‘She’s got bipolar’

‘She’s got a stomach ache what else exactly would she like us to do’

I’m pretty upset. I feel like I’m being disregarded because of my bipolar even though it has nothing to do with this physical health issue.

I had a Gp visit a few weeks ago for prolonged dizziness. The doctor took it seriously but repeatedly asked if I was manic and had the mental health crisis team call me when I was literally not in an episode.

Before this I hadn’t seen a GP for any physical health issues for 3+ years outside of routine Pap smears, skin checks etc.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

I’m pretty hurt right now.

I’m in the emergency department for the second day in a row. I have an excruciating pain on one side of my stomach when I breathe in and am so unwell

I went to Emergency yesterday. They ran blood tests and urine tests. All normal. Instead of doing any scans they sent me home and said it must be a muscle injury (not exactly sure how given I’ve not exercised in the lead up to this pain)

They said come back today if symptoms worsen so they could do an ultrasound. I followed instruction as they have gotten worse. I can’t eat or barely stand up.

Of course they always ask medical history and medications, so telling them I have bipolar 2 and the meds I’m on is part of that.

I have been trying to push for the ultrasound today and told I don’t need it. They’re running a few more tests but keep telling me I have gastritis. I’ve had it before it felt nothing like this

I just overheard the doctor speaking with his manager outside my room

‘She’s got bipolar’

‘She’s got a stomach ache what else exactly would she like us to do’

I’m pretty upset. I feel like I’m being disregarded because of my bipolar even though it has nothing to do with this physical health issue.

I had a Gp visit a few weeks ago for prolonged dizziness. The doctor took it seriously but repeatedly asked if I was manic and had the mental health crisis team call me when I was literally not in an episode.

Before this I hadn’t seen a GP for any physical health issues for 3+ years outside of routine Pap smears, skin checks etc.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

Crisis lines etc.

If you are open about how you feel and they worry about safety, would they have the ability to call an ambulance ?

If you were to present to an emergency department due to thoughts, what does that look like? How long do they keep you in hospital? Do you have a choice r to leave, or will you be sectioned until they determine you are safe enough to leave?