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I have had really bad experiences with doctors in the past and as a result I also tend to stay away and just assume they aren't going to take me seriously (because they never do)... that said this time I've had some good experiences with the docs/midwives at my practice - is there another doc you can talk to? Frankly in a lot of places they will induce for no medical reason, just a whim, at 39 weeks so I think it's pretty ridiculous your doc is blowing you off ☹️ I would say just keep on it, be firm, advocate for yourself, really lay it on thick, cry if you have to. . .
Feel like doctors don't take me seriously
I was diagnosed with MS fairly close to when I conceived my son. I stopped the medications immediately when I found out I was pregnant. Lately, and I don't honestly know if this is because of the MS or not, I have moments where my pelvis and inner thigh spasm so tightly I fall and can't walk for a few minutes. I have constant pelvic and upper thigh pain and I've been having on and off cramping/contractions for the last week or two. We talked about inducing me at 39 weeks earlier in pregnancy for the pain id been experiencing throughout and also my fear of medical complications from some of my other issues. I brought it up last week and the doctor asked why I wanted to be induced even though we discussed it and said we'll see and was just very absent minded about the entire thing like I was just being extremely dramatic. Listen, I am one of those people that has to be yelled at to go to the doctor. I will not sit in a doctors office and complain about something if it's not an actual issue. I have my appointment on Tuesday and will be 39 weeks Friday. I'm just so afraid of being looked at like some whiny complainer when that isn't even the issue. I'm at a higher risk already for a c-section and I just can't with the pain anymore. I can barely walk without possibly falling and I'm in pain all day. Am I wrong?
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I can't really sympathize with your exact feelings or give you specific medical advice but... I would say listen to your body and be demanding about your concerns and needs. Sometimes if you are a person who has dealt with a lot of pain, your tolerance may be higher and doctors have a hard time perceiving your pain as high as it may actually be. Trust your body and your instincts and don't let up until you feel heard and understood and feel comfortable with the decisions being made.
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