I'm so mad--Vent

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I just discovered that more of my medical history is an outright lie. I

have been told my entire life that I am allergic to one on the childhood

vaccines. I have not received this vaccine since 3 months of age. I am

preparing for an intern-ship in which I will be working with children so my

doctor recommended getting some new vaccines to ensure my immunities are up

and that I won't get sick or bring home any illnesses to my kids.(some of

the kids I will be working with have been neglected in medical care). I had

asked my mother, back when we had contact, what reaction I had so that I

could watch for it in my children. She informed me that there was no

obvious sign but that I " cried uncontrollably " . I told my doctor that

because of my mother's habit of blowing medical issues out of proportion.

My doctor agreed with me that I can try the vaccine and that I probably am

not allergic. I got the vaccine and 24 hours later there is no allergic

reaction. Grrr. I am so frustrated that I do not have an accurate medical

history for myself and parents because of her lies. I always have to tell

doctors that I have been told that she or I had (insert xyz) but that she

does not always give the true account so I cannot be sure. Thankfully, I

have finally found a doctor that understands how nada was and does not

criticise or give me the dirty looks when I cannot verify medical history.

I just cannot explain to a doctor that she used doctors to " keep me in line "

or to gain attention for herself either--no one understands. Thanks for

listening.

BB