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My X Doc was actually yelling at me! Couldn't believe it.From: Leigh (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat Oct 29 19:29:22 2005
Hello Ladies, Well I had my 3month check up with my x doc yesterday, since beginning Lupron. I went to that appointment with 2 folders full of the research I have done over the last few months, a spread sheet of my daily problems/symptoms/side effects, alot of pain, and some hope of having a more educated discussion with my doctor. I even went so far as to take a sharpie marker and draw on my body where exactly my pain was and what kind of pain it was by wavy lines or x's. When she came into the room she asked how the Lupron was working out for me. My reply was that I wasn't sure if it was really working for me, and that these headaches I have now are killing me. And I'm still in a great deal of Pelvic Pain. She didn't even let me finish what I was saying. At that point she actually got in my face and in a very loud/yelling voice said: "YOU HAVE ENDOMETRIOSIS YOUR OPTIONS ARE LUPRON OR HYST! I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU!" "LUPRON IS A NEW WONDER DRUG FOR ENDO! THERE ARE NO OTHER CHOICES OUT THERE!" At that point because of my research and feeling she was full of it, I raised my dress to show her my markings and replied: "THE WAVY LINES MEAN CONSTANT CRAMPING 24/7 PAIN, THE X'S MEAN SHARP STABBING CRAMPS AND TENDERNESS. I'M BLOATED MY HEAD IS POUNDING, MAYBE THIS 'WONDER DRUG' JUST ISN'T WORKING FOR ME! I think I made a mistake by starting any kind of drug therepy before having another lap done so we would know for sure what is going on in there. I AM NOT THE NIAVE WOMAN who came in here 8 months ago for help. I do have a greater understanding and would like to discuss it. Then I Went through some of the questions I took with me incase I got flustered when I was there. Glad I did that cause I was definitly flustered. I asked about the # of laps she has done, what form of removal she used/preferred and why. I did not feel comfortable or like many/most of the answers I was given. I'm glad I didn't let her cut me open! At that point I asked her if she could refer me to an endo specialist in the area, That the closest one I found was in Oregon. She actually asked me what an Endo Specialist was. I was a little shocked and said " A Doctor Who Specializes in Endometriosis Treatment" My confidence in this doctor really dropped. I have learned more from this forum and the net than any information given me by her. I guess there are 2 in Western Washington, Seattle and Tacoma. I will find out on Wednesday hopefully which I may see. There was more but this post is long enough, to cut it short I won't be getting another Lupron shot on Tuesday, I'm finishing the add/back (only got a few left) Got a script for pain meds and rushed out the door with the understanding when I left that I would not be back there. I was told in the future until I find another doctor to see my reg doc (I dont have much faith in her either)for pain management. I'm glad I have learned all that I have. I was alot more confident in myself, and not ready to be pushed around or not be heard. I was not rude or angry (on the outside) only direct. I am further frustrated at this point, but glad I stood up for myself. I hope to find a Doc that actually seems to care. To better days and better doc's..............................
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