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Re: Question (Bridgette)From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed Jul 12 17:11:10 2000
Kim -- Actually, Bridgette asked about the rectal exams, not me... LOL Bridgette -- As for finding a woman doctor, that's all a matter of luck, anyway. I have gone to so many doctors, and have never had a female take me seriously. My first exam when I was 16 was by a woman, and it was (to date) one of the worst experiences of my life. I am much more comfortable with men & have had a lot better luck with them (not all of them, of course, but that track record is better). Everyone is different (as we all know, so go with what works) I do think it's important for you to look for another doctor who will listen to you, whether that doc is male or female. Amy -----Original Message----- From: Kim C. Rendelson [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 3:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO Subject: Re: Question Amy - I think they do a rectal exam to check for possible lumps or tumors, but the pooh-poohing of your symptoms is the sign of a bad doctor, at least in my book!!! I'd definitely look for another doctor. You might want to try finding a woman doctor; I find I'm much more comfortable that way. Best of luck. Kim
>>> Amy Cissell <ACissell@PeopleSupport.com> 07/11/00 08:25PM >>> I don't think the rectal exam is necessarily so weird -- I've had a couple & I'm 23. I think the weird part is your doc not listening to your symptoms. Did endo show up with your lap? If so (and even if it didn't) pain is NOT something that should be pooh-poohed. :) If you are uncomfortable with your doctor, for any reason, by all means -- get a new one. Pain is real, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Please keep me updated on how you're doing & feeling. Amy in LA -----Original Message----- From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 5:16 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO Subject: Question Hi... I'm new to this forum, and I have a situation that I'd like some advice on... I had the laprascopic surgery thing a year and a half ago, and started having pain again about a month ago. Unfortunately, during that year and a half interlude, I moved, and have switched doctors. When I went to the doctor today, (the second time I've seen this one), he gave me a rectal exam as well as the "normal" exam. Since I'm only 26, this was a new, and extremely discomforting experience for me. Is this normal? He also "pooh-pooh"ed my symptoms, and told me to try more lubrication. Am I wrong in thinking that I need a new doctor? (I don't mean to sound naive, but I'm very weirded out about this.)
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