Re: Arghhhhhh.... I feel like a prisoner!
From: SusieQ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 09:37:47 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Jules,
groups.yahoo.com/group/pcos-nz/ is a yahoo group for NZ PCOS sufferers.
You might get some more local information from them. There are a lot of
reasons for pelvic pain, and the severity of the pain you describe is
indicative of endometriosis. Endometriosis is only diagnosed through a
lap. Your doc may be on the right track. However, there are a lot more
treatments for the pcos, like glucophage, that you could discuss with
your doc. A trip to an endocrinologist might also be a good idea. Just
keep reading and learning, search all the websites you can. You are in
charge of your healthcare, and you can get active in those choices.
Let us know how it goes, we are all here to help.
Luck, SusieQ
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>Hi all
>
>I am a New Zealander that was diagnosed with PCOS 20 months ago. My
>symptoms were typical and diagnosis a relief as I thought things could
>get better!
>
>I didn't know much about it and just believed in my docotr
>Once diagnosed I went on an oral contraceptive until I was hospitalised
>7 months later with such severe pain when I was referred to a gynae. I
>waited until the pulic health system 2 months but then decided to go
>private... she then mucked around with more hormonal tablets to no
>reprieve. I finally got an appointment 14 months after my original
>diagnosis in feb of this year and saw a specialist who has me sceduled
>in for surgery on Sep 3 for a "look around"
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>I found this site tonight, and it doesn't seem as if in NZ we are up
>with the play with PCOS!!! I feel trapped, suffocated and sick! Why are
>they doing surgery for a look? What is happening? I am confused and
>scared.... I have read stuff on this site that makes me question our
>med professionals! The only specilist I have seen in a gynae... no
>endo... no nothing!
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>ADVICE please, please, please!
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>Thanks in advance!
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>Jules
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>rhdhdfh
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