How can I have others take me serious for my health problems and medications I take instead of being labeled as an addiction.

[NickieLane]

I don’t even go to the ER because of previous experience of accusatory drug seeker even though I did not request any medication. I had my own at home but after several migraines and continuous vomiting and felt I had an emergency situation. Im treated very accusatory by doctors, nurses and all staff at ER. I never once went to the ER asking for prescriptions or advised a doctor or nurse of what medication I wanted to treat my migraine. I go to the ER because my vision hasn’t returned in days after a migraine. Severe vomiting and heart palpitations. Due to aorta valve disorder I’m scared when I can’t relieve my symptom's at home after several days. I just want to be monitored by a doctor and make the vomiting stop and palpitations stop. To be taken seriously. The vital signs are right there.

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Hi Nickie,RN here. I recommend getting a primary care provider you like and trust and trying your best to stay out of emergency rooms. You'll get better care from someone who really knows you. If your vision is problematic after a migraine, let your doctor know right away. Don't wait three days. Keep a diary of your migraines, symptoms, meds taken, and effectiveness. The more information you can give your doctor, the better. If you must go to the ER, bring a family member or good friend who knows your history. And call your doctor first so they're expecting you. Best of luck.