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Andres Story

Can someone help me understand why no one is taking my son’s pains and difficulty with gout seriously? His sickle cell trait is 49 percent sickling and no one has ever taken that into consideration accept the military with dog tags to make sure he was well hydrated. I need some professional guidance on this. Thank anyone who may know anything or reach out. 🙏

  1. Hello , it is heartbreaking to see your son in pain! It can also be difficult to get the attention of very busy doctors, asking them to slow down and focus on your son. Here's an article from our site that lists some questions to ask the doctor that may help you get beyond the medical gaslighting you are experiencing. Let us know if this helps you get answers to your questions about your son's gout. All the best, Kathy (Team member)

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