WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: How much info is necessary?(long)

Re: How much info is necessary?(long)

From: anita (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:57:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, Robin wrote: >
>Hi Anita,
>
>I forgot to add that not being able to find the ovary on Ultrasound is
>not uncommon. I have had this happen several times, and was told this
>is okay. Now, if they can't find your uterus and you know it is there,
>then you have a problem ;o) (I say that because when I had an Ultrasound
>done a few years back, they couldn't find the uterus....I was joking and
>asked about having an APB put out for it, my aunt told me she would post
>to message boards to be on the look out. I told the Dr. that if he
>happened to see a uterus, tubes and ovaries walking down the street,
>pick them up because they are mine!....the machine was broken, so that
>is why this happened!!!! Being a lay person, I was a bit nervous until
>the Ultrasound at the hospital was done!).

Robin thanks for the info & the humor (if we can't laugh about life, we can't make it thru!!!). I am defintely changing Dr, she always seems much too hurried, will NEVER talk over the phone w/patients. After not having my period for over 31 days, (when I usually go every 14 to 20 days)it's finally here (from hell, no less). I am going to make an appt w/her just to ask questions, and to see how to obtain copies of medical records, u/s, etc. Drs always intimidate me, but I've never felt so awful in my life & think it's time to take an active role in my health. I've just got to get a backbone & demand (if necessary) she take some time to talk to me, her bedside manner is not the best I've ever seen. She treated me for severe dysplasia (LEEP)last July & did a D&C to stop the heavy & very irregular bleeding (by the why it obviously didn't). I just don't think she "likes" me because when she did the coloscopy (sp), it was terribly painful & she raised her voice & said you shouldn't be in pain, this procedure doesen't hurt. Oh, but it did!! She took 6 tissue samples & I thought it did hurt terribly. I get the feeling she thinks I'm a whiner, maybe I am, maybe my threshold for pain is not the norm, but I believe a caring physician should just allow for us cry babies & not take it personal. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent & for your reply.> >
>--
>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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