Re: Cycle
From: Aimee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 28 12:20:18 2006
Melinda,
You are not alone in feeling that your doctor is more focused on the OB
as opposed to the GYN part of their practice. I read an article a while
back that talked about how much more practitioners focus on that aspect.
Guess baby-making is more lucrative?? Anywho...yes, you are absolutely
right that if you don't have your health, you don't have anything. You
don't need to feel like an "annoying woman". That is what the doctor is
supposed to be there for (at least before all this managed care crap...)
so if you have a doctor that you feel is annoyed by your visits,
seriously, I recommend finding another doctor who is sympathetic and
EMPATHETIC to you and your personal needs. Good luck!
~Aimee
At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, melinda wrote:
>
>Thanks Aimee. I kind of figured it was time to do something, but
>unfortunately, I've been called a hypochondriac for so long over this
>that I'm paranoid now about going to the doctor because I don't want to
>be that annoying woman again. I wanted to have my ammo that this is NOT
>NORMAL before I make the appointment. My doctor does the best she can,
>but is more focused on OB than GYN. I'm looking for a specialist, but
>there are none in my area. Someone recommended a doctor in Memphis and
>I'm working on getting in there, but it's hard for me to pull away from
>work, etc. & my boss is not too supportive of my problem. I'm single
>and rely on my income and insurance. I know my health is more
>important, but if I don't have insurance because I lose my job, then I'm
>screwed all around.
>
>Thank you!
>
>At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Aimee wrote:
>>
>>Hello Melinda. I would most definitely see a doctor as soon as possible
>>in this regard. Request a CT scan or ultrasound because what your
>>describing (IMO anyway) does not sound right. Whenever there's a doubt
>>in your mind, and something doesn't feel exactly right, check it out.
>>Because as women we are very in tune with our systems and have very good
>>intuition about our bodies. Good luck to you and hope all turns out ok.
>>~Hugs~
>>Aimee
>>
>>At Mon, 28 Aug 2006, melinda wrote:
>>>
>>>I have a question. The description is gross, but I've got to explain
>>>everything to see if someone can give me advice. I've had endo for
>>>years now. I'm researching specialists now for options. My current
>>>doctor is great, but doesn't specialize in this problem. Anyway, since
>>>I've had this (12 yrs or so), my cycles have only been about 3 days
>>>long. Really intense pain the first day & normal flow. Then the second
>>>day will be lighter with just moderate pain, then the third, spotting,
>>>then by the 4th day pretty much gone & I feel 100% better. I do have a
>>>regular cycle though. Well, the last 4 cycles I've had have been
>>>intensely painful as usual if not worse & the back pain is getting
>>>worse, but hardly no flow at all. Even the first day, it's just a
>>>little bit of bright red healthy blood, I only need to wear a
>>>pantyliner, then the second day, it's barely spotting, but it's black,
>>>then it just stops by that afternoon. I'm wondering why I'm not having
>>>my normal flow and this may sound stupid and naive, but if I'm not
>>>getting rid of the lining, where is it going? Could it be going into my
>>>abdomin & the pressure may be what's causing my horrible back pains. It
>>>feels like a ton of pressure is in my whole abdomin. Like someone is
>>>just pulling & squeezing everything.
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