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Women’s health is treated poorly

How long have I had this? How long have I been gaslit? Been feeling ill since well a child but it got really bad when pregnant with my son 5 years ago. Haven’t been able to work since. With my second pregnancy which my husband forced on me I was so tired I could barely do anything. I had to take care of my son from bed. Minimum concern for my health from anyone but I ended up being found guilty of child neglect during this period. So now I’m not sure of my employment prospects.

Pretty much found out no one really cares about me. Now at 6 months postpartum having chest pains again. I have no exercise tolerance. I had horrible swelling after giving birth. I could barely breathe while pregnant. I also have lupus and I had pre eclampsia with both pregnancies. Of course everything blamed on mental health

I believe my mom has suffered with this for years also. Yes can barely breathe. She ended up with blood clots and had to be resuscitated. She was diagnosed with heart failure about 20 years ago but then told it was “wrong”. I bet she’s suffered with hf this whole time. Just wild to me how much women’s health is ignored. Her sister also has hf. My son had a heart murmur after Covid. He had the full work up too but nothing found.

We have a connective tissue genetic disorder which is genetic called elhers danlos. Makes for weak connective tissue including in the heart. Puts us at increased risk like marfans. Anyway I’d just like to say everything sucks right now

  1. It’s heartbreaking how often women’s health concerns are brushed off or misdiagnosed, especially when there’s a deeper issue like Ehlers-Danlos in the picture. You’ve been incredibly strong just making it through everything, sending you lots of support and hope that you get the care and recognition you deserve.

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