Re: How much info is necessary?(long)
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:49:08 -0500 (CDT)
It is reasonble to make an appointment with your doc. If she really
won't talk to you on the phone about your report as an office rule, she
ought to automatically be setting up an appointment to discuss the
results. If you can't get an appointment, it doesn't make sense that
you should have had an US since you wouldn't be able to find out the
results. Your situation definitely requires some explaining.
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.
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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