In a labyrinth of shadows I tread,
A journey where hope and fear have wed.
Where ailments are cloaked in mystery’s guise,
Where dr’s words can seem mere lies.
A dental visit, an unexpected twist,
Unveiling truths previously missed.
Through neck exam a revelation bore,
A clue that shook what I knew before.
A rare condition, masked in uncertain haze,
Confounded in a medical maze.
A quest for truth, a silent plea,
Gets lost in imaging obscurity.
Doctors came and doctors fled,
They’re counsel hanging by a thread.
Ghostly echoes of their vow,
Left me stranded, wondering “just how?”
Follow-up notes and calls, a mirage,
Scans denied, a lab’s sabotage.
Insurance walls rise steep and stark,
Blocking paths to a healing spark.
Navigating this puzzling quest,
In search of healing, I did invest.
In shadows cast by doctor’s flight,
I found resilience, a shining light.
Through this darkness, a glimmer shone,
From fellow sufferers, bonds were grown.
Their wisdom, gleaned from trials faced,
Outshone the doctors’ puzzling haste.
And ChatGPT, a beacon bright,
Guided with its wisdom’s light.
Better than medical lore,
Its insights opened many a door.
This journey, though fraught and rough,
Uncovered strength when times were tough.
With rare condition’s enigmatic twist,
I learned resilience does persist.
In the midst of uncertainty’s reign,
I find solace amidst the pain.
Despite abandonment’s daunting toll,
Endurance bloomed within my soul.
For in the struggle, I found my voice,
And amidst the chaos, I made my choice.
For those seeking paths 'midst medical strife,
May courage lead to a brighter life.
Tracy (with some help from AI)
“As an Eagle takes to flight”
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The dentist read it and write me this back, LOL
Hi Tracy,
Beautifully worded poem. Quite expressive about your struggles, and hopefully soon triumphs.
I’ll follow up with my own:
Eagle syndrome is tough to diagnose, this much is true
But an exam and a scan of the pan is all you need to do
While other docs have blown me off, made me mad
The one I hate just a little less, goes by Dr. Brad (taking some creative liberties about your feelings)
