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Re: i need to vent and ask questions
From: Stephanie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:30:55 -0600 (CST)
Sounds like you had a doctor that wasn't taking an active part in YOU.
I'm glad that you decided to find a new doctor. Make sure you ask
questions, even if you think they are dumb. Don't let him run you
around and make sure he answers all your questions no matter how long it
takes.
GOOD LUCK!
Steph
At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Angel wrote:
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>I just got back from the doctor's office. i picked up my records from
>him in preparation of changing to a new doctor. my doctor had given me
>a laparoscopy to see what was causing my pain and he told me i had pcos.
>it was no big deal though. after researching pcos i found that it is a
>big deal! so i decided to switch. after reading my records, i've found
>that not only do i have polycystic ovaries but i also have
>endometriosis. he failed to inform me of that. can you believe it?
>Here are his findings: bilaterally, the ovaries were slightly enlarged
>with multiple cysts. The uterus itself was boggy and slightly enlarged
>consistent with probable adenomyosis. The patient had significant
>prolapse. does anyone know what that stuff means? it also says
>postoperative diagnosis: 1. undesired fertility 2. chronic pelvic pain
>of unkown origin. correct me if i'm wrong, but it sounds to me like he
>found where the pain was coming from. ovaries and endometriosis!
>
>I'm nervouse about going to my new doctor tomorrow. i have lost some
>faith in doctors, and i worry this doctor will not be any better. at
>least thanks to ya'll, i'm going there armed with a lot more
>information! Thanks for reading my venting! wish me luck!
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