Re: Got an appt
From: Anonymo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jan 8 22:24:26 2003
Here is an excellent article on talking to your doctor about endo
for the first time:
http://www.hcgresources.com/talktodoctor.html
I hope it helps!
At Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Karen wrote:
>
>I finally called and got an appt with a OB/GYN to be tested for
>endometriosis.
>I was told to bring copies of medical records for anything they have
>done.
>
>I have had the basics, pelvic exams, ultra sounds, and pap smears. What
>can I expect with my first appt? Any info is great appreciated.
>
>I'm nervous and have no idea whats going to happen.
>
>--
>I have had constant diarreah for 8 and 1/2 years now. It is a daily thing. I can not function without 3-5 immodium per day.
>I was just told that I need to be checked for Endo, my family physician thinks I have it. I have a lot of the symptoms she says but I do not know that they all are.
>I have been to GI's (none lately) for the diarreah and they never came up with anything. It has been about 5 years now. I gave up because none of the docs could or would help with it.
>I also have gross hematura all the time. They have checked my kidneys numerous times and it is not that. They decided to do a pelvic ultra sound and it was clean. My doctor says though that the only
>way to see endo is with laser.
>
>I wasn't so sure if I should listen to her or not. After reading about your bowel problems I guess I should consider being tested for it.
>The reason I came to these boards was so that I could learn more.
>
>Also, my diarreah gets worse with my cycles too. Even the immodium doesn't work for it.
>
>I feel your fustration with the diarreah situation but even after 8 and 1/2 years I can't find a way to stop it either.
>
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