ER Visit from Hell, again..

Possibly compared to others with Autism, I really do not feel that I see a Dr. very often. And it is normally the Emergency Room I settle for because I have no health insurance. Paying cash at a Dr. office has become nearly impossible for me to do anymore, so ER it is.

But honestly, if I am told one more time by a Medical "Professional" what having Autism IS NOT, I may seriously beat the brakes off the next Dr. 

Yesterday I went in for much needed x-rays that I have put off for a year, knowing a big problem was happening, but never liking the outcome of seeing a Dr. due to the pre-concieved judgements toward Autism.

Yesterday alone I got to hear how Autism and "Normal" people are no different in their levels of anxiety and therefore do not need help with anxiety any more than that of a "Normal" person.

I was also informed that having Autism has absolutely nothing to do with my shaking when I become nervous, etc. 

The thing that really got me was being told "there is no difference between me and you, you look perfectly normal."

I am so damn glad that they can tell all this by one ER visit and I suppose anyone who walks through their door with Autism is treated in this manner. It really pisses me off.

They are so lucky that my differences prevent me from being like every other American and taking them to court for discrimination, unfair treatment and medical neglect. 

Perhaps I should have asked him why he doesn't look normal? 

It is just really frustrating. The next time you label someone a drug addict perhaps they are just forced to self medicate.. Considering Doctor's and hospitals honestly have no care or reguard for human life in any capacity. I have had countless problems from medical "professionals" if I mention having Autism. Generally if I go to ER I do not mention it unless I feel something could happen that they need to know about it beforehand. Always ignorantly thinking it will help them to know ahead of time, forgetting that it is of no help to tell them in any situation. 

If I go to ER and do not mention Autism then I generally have a pleasant experience. If I mention anxiety, they give me something. Pain? Here, take this. But tell them I have Autism and I am officially cut off from any help available?