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Just another example of doctors not taking women seriously at first sadly. But at least she was vindicated.
I agree that that is a big problem in medicine, but how is this post an example of that? As far as I'm reading no-one was dismissing her claim of having tinnitus. They were just very surprised that it can apparently manifest as a physical sound, which was unexpected by both her and the scientists.
You're right. I just got frustrated and commented without evidence.
I mean that's fair. It is a frustrating subject after all
The same could affect mens ears. As far as I'm aware there is a higher rate of tinnitus in men due to work related injuries. I'm sure they were not believed.
Pretty sure this isn't the first time in history someone had this problem.
No, but women are MUCH more likely to have their symptoms dismissed as psychosomatic compared to men. Odds are good if you're a woman that at least once in your life you will have to justify and defend your right to get proper treatment for a medical issue to a medical practitioner.
I have suffered from tinnitus my entire life (swimmers ear) and never received anything beyond 'That sucks, good luck!'. I'm a man.
What you're saying is a real thing that happens, it is in no way relevant to this conversation.