WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: How much info is necessary?(long)

Re: How much info is necessary?(long)

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 13:17:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, anita wrote: >
>At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, Robin wrote:
>>
>>Hi Anita,
>>
>>I forgot to add that not being able to find the ovary on Ultrasound is
>>not uncommon. I have had this happen several times, and was told this
>>is okay. Now, if they can't find your uterus and you know it is there,
>>then you have a problem ;o) (I say that because when I had an Ultrasound
>>done a few years back, they couldn't find the uterus....I was joking and
>>asked about having an APB put out for it, my aunt told me she would post
>>to message boards to be on the look out. I told the Dr. that if he
>>happened to see a uterus, tubes and ovaries walking down the street,
>>pick them up because they are mine!....the machine was broken, so that
>>is why this happened!!!! Being a lay person, I was a bit nervous until
>>the Ultrasound at the hospital was done!).
>
>Robin thanks for the info & the humor (if we can't laugh about life, we
>can't make it thru!!!). I am defintely changing Dr, she always seems
>much too hurried, will NEVER talk over the phone w/patients. After not
>having my period for over 31 days, (when I usually go every 14 to 20
>days)it's finally here (from hell, no less). I am going to make an appt
>w/her just to ask questions, and to see how to obtain copies of medical
>records, u/s, etc. Drs always intimidate me, but I've never felt so
>awful in my life & think it's time to take an active role in my health.
>I've just got to get a backbone & demand (if necessary) she take some
>time to talk to me, her bedside manner is not the best I've ever seen.
>She treated me for severe dysplasia (LEEP)last July & did a D&C to stop
>the heavy & very irregular bleeding (by the why it obviously didn't). I
>just don't think she "likes" me because when she did the coloscopy (sp),
>it was terribly painful & she raised her voice & said you shouldn't be
>in pain, this procedure doesen't hurt. Oh, but it did!! She took 6
>tissue samples & I thought it did hurt terribly. I get the feeling she
>thinks I'm a whiner, maybe I am, maybe my threshold for pain is not the
>norm, but I believe a caring physician should just allow for us cry
>babies & not take it personal. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent & for
>your reply.>

Hi Anita,

I think you are on the right track with finding another Dr. As for getting your records, you need to give them a letter with your signature authorizing them to release your records to you or the physician of your choosing. There may be a charge for copying. If she won't talk to you on the phone, you could always drop her a letter in the mail explaining why you are severing the relationship with her. Maybe she doesn't realize the way she is coming across. Your letter might help her better understand what is going on. Also, a Dr. should not raise their voice to you!

You deserve the best treatment available to you! Go out and get it ;o)....

--
Robin

>>
>>--
>>Robin
>>
>>At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, anita wrote:
>>>
>>>I posted last week regarding u/s that showed fibroid, cyst (small) on
>>>right ovary & not seeing left ovary during ultrasound.  I called Dr
>>>office today to see if u/s had been sent to my Dr's office.  Receptionist
>>>said no, but while on hold she checked w/hospital & they faxed report.
>>>20 minutes later, receptionist called me back to say the Dr said to call
>>>whenever I wanted to start hormones.  I asked if my blood work had come
>>>back w/abnormal levels she said, i don't think so & the Dr said you had
>>>a normal u/s.  I asked why the hormones & she said didn't you tell Dr
>>>you were having some hot flashes & night sweats, I said yes, but if my
>>>hormone levels are ok, then why the hormones? She said I don't know.  So
>>>then I asked about the fibroid & cysts, the receptionist said yes, you
>>>do have both, but the Dr.  considered it a normal u/s.  I was in shock,
>>>so I just hung up the phone.  My Dr will not discuss anything w/me over
>>>the phone, so I didn't ask for her to call me.  I feel like this is not
>>>a reasonable answer to all my questions.  Can anyone, Dr or otherwise,
>>>give me some suggestions on how to handle this? I understand a fibroid
>>>is not life threatening, & that a small cyst is not a big deal either,
>>>although I've been having severe pain on the left side (the cyst is on
>>>rt.  ovary), and other symptoms (very irregular periods, heavy bleeding,
>>>& others).  I also understand hormones may shrink fibroids.  However, if
>>>that is the reason for Dr to mention hormones, shouldn't she explain
>>>this to me or at least tell me what kind & the size of the fibroid.
>>>Also, aren't even small cysts rechecked? I'm thankful nothing is
>>>seriously wrong, but I just have several questions to ask, because I've
>>>had other female problems in the past several years.  Thanks for any
>>>suggestions.
>>
>>--
>>~Robin~
>>
>>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.  The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>>

--
~Robin~

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.  The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.






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