They Called Me a Drug Seeker. Now I’m Fighting Back
Ronetta's routine trip to the Emergency Room for a severe migraine turned into a frustrating ordeal, where she was labeled a drug seeker.
Her experience highlights the concerning reality of minimization and dismissal of pain for many Black women and people of color in healthcare settings.
Ronetta’s story serves as a powerful call for self-advocacy, increased awareness, and systemic change in the treatment of invisible diseases like migraine.
Ronetta was directed to the ER by her headache specialist, who urged her to go immediately due to the severity of her condition.
“She wanted me to go to the ER right away. And I told her I need to get back to my son, and she’s like, you really shouldn’t be driving,”
Ronetta recalls.
- RELATED: Why Black Patients Are Less Likely to Receive Migraine Treatment
Author's summary: Fighting back against dismissive healthcare.
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