Too many of us know this feeling all too well - being dismissed when we seek care. Thank you for sharing your story. The healthcare system is broken in many ways, but here’s one step we can take together: Clinicians Who Care is a FREE, crowdsourced, patient-recommended list with over 1,500 names

Rene Jay started a great series where he’s doing a deep dive into women’s health and it’s absolutely blowing his mind. Rene Jay, thank you for sharing your insights and bringing humor into this reality for women! You get it and we appreciate you using your voice to spread awareness. #stitch with

SECRET TIP: Want more quality time with your doctor? Here’s what most people don’t know... Not all appointment slots are created equal! Here’s the insider secret: Most doctors’ offices have different types of appointments available throughout the day. Some are 15 minute slots, while others are

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m so excited to share a new episode of my podcast, Beyond Clinical Walls. I sat down with Dr. Robyn Roth for a conversation every woman should hear—Breast Cancer 101: how to help a friend, protect yourself, and advocate for your health. This was such an

Women’s heart attacks often look different. Think nausea, fatigue, back pain, shortness of breath instead of the “classic” chest pain that gets talked about. So what happens? Women get misdiagnosed, sent home, or told it’s “just anxiety.” This kind of medical gaslighting isn’t just

🩺 When your body bends in ways that seem like party tricks... it might be telling you something important. Hypermobility combined with unexplained symptoms could signal serious connective tissue conditions like Ehlers-Danlos or Marfan syndrome Stitch with #chronicillness #ehlersdanlossyndrome

Your medicine was likely never tested on women. 🤯 Until the 1990s, women were literally EXCLUDED from most medical research because we were considered “too complicated” That means the dosage you’re taking? The side effects listed? How long it takes to work? Most of that data came from studying

In my latest episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, I sat down with Dr. Tommy Martin, a board-certified physician and endurance athlete, to cut through the noise of confusing health and wellness information online.
 This episode is perfect for anyone who has ever felt “not enough” - Dr. Tommy reminds us

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Women, you don’t need to “just tough it out.” We are continuously under-researched and under-treated when we seek medical care. Nearly all of us have been told our symptoms aren’t real, that they can’t be that bad, or that we just have to deal with it. These statements put women heath even more at

I just got off the phone with my friend who got some concerning lab results and was completely spiraling. After helping her to understand what her labs meant, we came up with a plan for the future to avoid this stressful situation. It’s advice all of us can benefit from. Next time - when your

When she said, “Finally, a doctor who believed me,” I felt that in my soul. 💙 How many of us have sat in exam rooms feeling unheard, dismissed, or like we’re “making it all up”? Drop a 💙 if you’ve ever felt dismissed, gaslighted, or told your symptoms are all in your head—you’re not alone. We’re

🚨Simple panic hack everyone should know about. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)can be a game-changer when anxiety hits. Here’s how to do it 1. Find the hollow space just below your collarbone 2. Gently tap with 2-3 fingers for 30-60 seconds 3. Focus on slow, deep breathing while tapping

Too many of us know this feeling. 😔 #chronicillness #lupus #believeher #CliniciansWhoCare

After sharing my story of being dismissed by doctors, thousands of you shared your experiences of being gaslit and not believed. But you also shared the names of clinicians who DID listen, care, and believe you.
 That sparked Clinicians Who Care - a global list connecting patients with doctor

In my latest episode of Beyond Clinical Walls, I sat down with Dena Goldberg to discuss all things genetic testing and learn more about the role of a genetic counselor. This episode is full of helpful tips and tricks to navigate genetic testing and learn more about why a genetic counselor is an

Will this work for a caption? Watching decades of progress get rolled back🤯

There’s a few more F words I’ve seen recently in my comments. Let’s talk about it.

🚨 This Seinfeld episode was spot on - 30 years later, and it’s still happening. Patients are getting labeled “difficult” for asking basic health questions. These labels in your medical records follow you everywhere and can change the quality of care you receive. Do you have a doctor who truly

Drop your unhinged responses below! 👇🏾I can’t wait to see what everyone says so I can be better prepared with something witty next time! #Unsolicited #women

#Stitch with Katie Couric and Dr. Mary Claire Haver and adding one more label you’ve probably never heard before. These labels are used behind closed doors and can FOLLOW YOU through every appointment, every specialist, and every ER visit. That’s why I’m building something different. A

#stitch with Two years for a diagnosis? You’re not alone! So many of us have been there - dismissed, unheard, searching for answers. But there ARE amazing doctors who actually listen, believe your symptoms, and will fight with you. Let’s build something powerful together. I’ve started a resource

Neti pot anxiety is REAL! 💙Here are my top 3 tips to help you breathe easy: Take deep breaths first - calm your nerves before you start Use a squeeze bottle for better control - you set the pace and pressure Focus on mouth breathing -keeps you relaxed throughout the process Nasal rinses are

It’s been a whirlwind and I’m trying my best to read every comment because each of your stories matter to me. #BelieveWomen #BelieveInYourself #believeher

I came across this article that highlights the Pretty Little Liars actress story of being dismissed by 17 doctors before she got her diagnosis of PCOS. While I’m grateful she finally has a name to explain her symptoms, I’m saddened by the reality of our healthcare system that it took 17 doctors

I couldn’t sleep last night, so I found myself pouring over the comments to my last video and reading as many personal stories as possible. To everyone who shared your experiences of being dismissed, denied, gaslight, etc. with me - thank you. I see you and I believe you. There are so many good

Too many of us know what it’s like to walk into a doctor’s office and leave feeling unheard. Even as a medical student, literally surrounded by doctors and future doctors, I was brushed off with “it’s just stress from school!” It shouldn’t be this hard to get someone to listen to what’s happening

As a family medicine physician, l’ve treated bronchitis countless times. Today, a corporate insurance algorithm decided they wouldn’t cover the inhaler I prescribed, leaving my patient with no alternative treatment options. Now she has to hope today’s nebulizer treatment will last. Without that

This is why I love practicing evidence-based medicine. New research on bacterial vaginosis is changing how we approach treatment. We now understand that BV can be passed between partners in monogamous relationships, which explains why some patients experienced recurring infections despite following

Invisible doesn’t mean imaginary. Today on National Patient Advocacy Day, we recognize that chronic illness often lives behind smiles, in bodies that look “fine” from the outside. To everyone fighting battles others can’t see - your strength is real, your experience is valid, and your voice

#stitch with Every second counted and this friend delivered! Watch how she helped her friend during a severe allergic reaction to pine nuts. KEY EPIPEN STEPS: ✅ Grab with whole hand (thumb NOT on top) ✅ Orange to thigh, blue to sky ✅ Jab forcefully into thigh ✅ HOLD for 10 seconds 💡

You have the right as a patient to decline being weighed. It’s okay to say no. #empowered #stitch

I love seeing more transparency about this experience in life! Hot flashes can happen at any time. If you relate to this, you are not alone! #menopause #perimenopause #flowhealth #ZoeSaldaña #GayleKing #HLTHEurope #women #hotflash #health #doctor

Not what I thought l'd see today... 👀 #contacts #vision #doctorreacts

I felt so bad! My friend didn't know he was at an increased risk for cancer. #doctor #health #cancer #chronicillness #breastcancer #ovariancancer #prostatecancer

I’m joining @WomensHealthAdv on May 21st to speak on Capitol Hill about why women’s health must be a national priority. Help us #FillTheRoom → womenshealthadvocates.org

Take care of your mental and physical health says @doctor-bayo.bsky.social Eat well. Get enough sleep. Do something you love every day!

Finally something we can agree on. #doctor #rfk #healthcare

To all the moms who never have alone time. I see you! 👀Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, dog-moms, step-moms, moms-to-be, foster moms, and any other moms that I missed! Today is a day to celebrate you and the many things you do to love and care for your families. #mothersday #dogmomlife #shitzhu

Thank you @doctor-bayo.bsky.social for sharing such a personal story with the world. 🌻

How long was it in there? 😳 #doctorreacts #doctor #ear

One crack of your neck can change your life! Snap crack pop 😳 #doctor #neckcrack #neckpainrelief #chiropractor #neckpain #doctorreacts #medical #stitch @nymag.com @thecut.com

Big news in the future of women's health!! #doctor #health #womenshealth #doctorreacts #nih #WHI #WomensHealthInitiative

Struggling with a health issue? Doctor hack, you should know!! #doctor #health #chronichealth #misdiagnosed #symptoms #healthissues #chronicillnesslife #healthhack

Doctor reacts to scene from The Pitt. #pitt #healthcare #sicklecell #doctorreacts #doctor @streamonmax.bsky.social

Here’s a simple trick the next time you feel nauseous. Let me know if it works for you 💛 #doctor #heath #tip #trick #nausea #sick #vomit 🤢

Another agency is gone!! #sti #gonorrhea #chlamydia #syphilis #doctor #health #statnews

A quick life hack for a panic attack!! #panicattacks #panic #anxiety #anxietyattack #doctor #anxietyrelief #panicattack

The strength of superglue is unmatched. #doctor #doctorreacts #superglue #finger #brokennail #nail