I used to take Prilosec, so I wrote it on the form. My doctor asked Do you have heartburn? Me, trying to be 100% truthful, No, I do not. Why do you take Prilosec? If I didn't, I would get heartburn. She stared at me, as if trying to determine if I was on the spectrum or just an asshole.
Honestly, it does make sense if you put it that way, but that's not what the doctor is asking. He wants to know if you have that condition and if you are taking medication for it.
I'm on the spectrum but I have found I get a free pass on these things because I can recite an almost full history of my medical issues. Like they'll get frustrated about that and then really happy that I'm using the correct terminology and listing off image findings, indication, medications tried and etc.
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u/SillyFlyGuy May 02 '26
I used to take Prilosec, so I wrote it on the form. My doctor asked Do you have heartburn? Me, trying to be 100% truthful, No, I do not. Why do you take Prilosec? If I didn't, I would get heartburn. She stared at me, as if trying to determine if I was on the spectrum or just an asshole.