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Re:Even when we know they’re “fake,” placebos can tame our e... by mcv on Thursday April 13, 2023 @08:44AM (#35554519)
How did they think you can fake coughing up blood? Fake coughing, sure, but blood?

I know hypochondria exists, but I think doctors should start out by taking patients seriously and gather some actual proof that a patient's real problem is hypochondria before dismissing their complaints.

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Re:Even when we know they’re “fake,” placebos can tame our e... by treeman79 on Thursday April 13, 2023 @11:26AM (#35556914)
Blood was earlier in morning. Urgent care wouldn’t see me. Was super pale. ER figured I was faking or that I was confusing muscle pain for something serious. This was actually the second time I went to the ER. First time they didn’t xray and sent me home.
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