Re: How much info is necessary?(long)
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:02:35 -0500 (CDT)
I did post to this, but my computer decided to have a bit of a seizure,
so I am going to give this a try again ;o)..
Hi Anita,
Not all cysts need to be rechecked. We produce functional cysts each
month that are completely normal (I think they can measure about 3cm~a
bit over an inch, in size). It depends on the type of cyst you have as
to what the treatment, or not treating it, is.
As for your Dr. not speaking with you. I would not consent to any
treatment without it being explained to me completely. If she doesn't
have time to talk with you on the phone, you could try setting up an
appt. to go over everything. You can always go for a second opinion
too (just take any x-rays, Ultrasounds, etc. with you). I personally
feel it is inappropriate for a Receptionist to be giving you any
information such as test results, what the Dr. wants to do and so
forth. This should at the very least, come from a nurse, who is better
equipped at handling your questions and concerns. She can talk with the
Dr. and relay anything you have said.
I do hope some of this has helped. Good luck to you!
--
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.
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