Re: paula puffer can you help?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:14:46 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
I have to say that I agree. None of this is professional and you should really seek help through another GP.
Demand to see a doctor and don't be fobbed off with the bring your husband routine. Its your right to see a dr at any time, exercise that right.
-----Original Message-----
>From : Belle <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To : Multiple recipients of list PCOS <pcos@forum.obgyn.net>
Date : 30 March 2000 18:11:04
Subject : Re: paula puffer can you help?
I am not Paula but maybe I can help until she answers.
>
>1) It is NOT normal to have a 1 month period (or a 4 month period)! You
>are at risk for anemia to say the least.
>
>2) For you to have this problem and the dr not see you is bordering on
>malpractice. Perhaps he should talk to scheduling about his schedule.
>Even when a dr uses a NP, it is traditional to let the NP do the work-up
>and the dr review it or stick his head in to see you if only for a
>minute.
>
>3)Put you on Motrin?? OK, I am sorry. I know that you are very
>concerned about this and it is not fair for me to say this but...get
>real.
>
>4) After a long period of time with out a period it is normal to go a
>little longer (8 - 9 days - total) and it is normal to have big clots
>because the lining has to shed all of the build-up that has been
>occuring during the time you were not having a regular menstrual flow.
>It has been a while since December.
>
>Should you call in and get something stronger? You should call someone
>you trust and get a recommendation for a new gyno. If you are having
>dizzy spells you should go to the ER. You will be able to get to a new
>dr more quickly that way.
>
>He obviously does not know about PCOS (I have 2 children). It would be
>my guess that he wants your husband there because you cried. He
>probably thinks your husband can control you better and will at least be
>a level headed person he can talk to about “your problems“. This is
>just a guess but it is based on experience and observations.
>
>GET HELP for yourself. There are a lot of drs out there. Not all of
>them are jerks!
>
>At Thu, 30 Mar 2000, paula wrote:
>>
>>i have been on my period since dec.19,1999.i went to see my doctor in
>>jan.,just to be sure i wasn't hemorrhaging.everything looked o.k.so,i
>>made an appt.went to see him and a nurse practitioner saw me instead.he
>>had a very booked up day.that made me very angry.well,because he
>>couldn't see me,she put me on loestren and motrin on march 17.told me to
>>take it so my body would stop bleeding.she said it was normal for my
>>period to go on this long,because i hadn't had my period since may
>>1999.first,my doctor should have prescribed something last year,but he
>>didn't.second, when he told me i had pcos i started crying, because ALL
>>he told me about pcos was i couldn't have children,then asked me why i
>>was crying???third,he only wants to make an appointment IF my husband
>>comes with me.is this weird or what? your response will be greatly
>>appreciated. also,the pills have not stopped the bleeding or the
>>cramps,should i call and get something stronger? thank you.
>>
>>--
>>paula philips
>>
>
>--
>Hope this helps,
>
>Belle
>
..
>
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