“I’ve never seen anything like this!”
I’m at the doctor’s again. It’s a followup visit with the specialist to verify the new treatment is working. It is working…sort of…except for the large, red welts on my face.
“Leave it to me,” I respond. “Always presenting teaching material.”
“Yes, well, I have no students anymore, so you can cut it out.”
Seriously, though, I can see she is concerned. She writes on my chart: hyper-sensitive and underlines and stars it.
“Oh, and headaches too. I wake up with them.”
She shakes her head and adds that to the report.
I like this doctor. She is a problem-solver, and I can tell by her expression she is not willing to give up.
She goes back to my chart and asks more questions about my history.
“Pick up a new prescription on your way out. I’m going to book another test, and see you back in three months.”
“You’re wonderful!” I tell her as she exits the room.
As I dress, I think about all the times doctors have told me I’m an enigma, or that my condition is rare, or that they have no idea, and that’s when it occurs to me. Maybe, I am not human.
Maybe, I’m an alien.
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Of course, I say this in jest, but given that it’s Hallowe’en soon, and the supernatural is in the air, I thought this might make a fun prompt.
Take it where you will.
Look forward to your responses!
These “aliens” have been on my mind a lot lately. Horrendous
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From one alien to another, here’s my contribution 🙂
http://oneletterup.com/2019/11/01/alien-cures
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Sorry to hear that you are an alien too!
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What a find!
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Love it. Not sure what I’d do!
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Hi V.J. Happy Halloween. We’re getting our first snowfall. Feels like April Fool’s Day. Ha ha! odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/strange-reflection/
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Oh no! Supposed to arrive here soon too.
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We’ve had snow on Halloween before, but not in recent history.
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Nothing will stop the kids!
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Eerie!
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Mystical – https://awisewomansjourney.wordpress.com/2019/10/30/mystical/
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Intriguing…
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You could dress up as a bug. Something with antenna.
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Lol. I can hear my children saying “You’re already a bug, Mom; you don’t have to dress up.”
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Thanks, V.J.! Sometimes we are aliens to ourselves https://phillipknightscott.com/2019/10/29/the-voice/
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We sure are. Thanks for participating!
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Awesome piece.
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Here you go, V.J. – https://amanpan.com/2019/10/29/lascivious-glance/
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Fitting for the season, Eugenia!
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A baby alien!
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/search-2/
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Good one, Reena.
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It sounds like you have a great doctor V.J.. The ones who keep digging for answers are invaluable. I hope you get some answers. Sending hugs!
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Thanks Terri. I have a whole new team and I’m feeling pumped.
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Woo hoo! That sounds very promising! I hope you get some answers and results, dear friend.
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Tried to comment on your article about osteopaths, Terri, but WP is not letting me (actually I think it’s more my computer). I used to see one – worked well for fibro.
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I had a problem commenting on someone’s post this morning too, and I had scheduled that post to publish early this morning and it didn’t publish, so maybe WP is having a problem…. I’m glad to hear the OMT worked for you. I found it significantly improved my pain levels when I was having it regularly before. I’m glad I’ve gotten started with my new doctor now – she’s great.
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We both know how important that is. Good to hear I’m no the only having problems.
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You’re prayed for my friend! Sending lots of love and good healing blessings your way! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Deborah. I am in good hands. That gives me hope.
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