Re: 7 years post hysterectomy..spotting??/Thanks Robin!
From: Connie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:00:36 -0600 (CST)
Robin: Thanks for answering my post. I will mention this to my doctor.
He never makes me feel like I am calling too much, I guess it is just me
feeling that way. But, my gyne office girl suggested that it may be the
prolapse and everything just getting irritated.
Thanks again and happy holidays!
--
Connie
At Sat, 23 Dec 2000, Robin wrote:
>
>At Fri, 22 Dec 2000, Connie wrote:
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>>Hi All:
>>
>>I just have a small question! I am 7 years post hysterectomy with
>>numerous gyne problems, most recently a severe paravaginal prolapse
>>especially on the left side. I have been spotting this week...which is
>>rather odd, I think.
>>I know it could be attributed to an infection of some sort, but I am so
>>tired of calling my gyne (I feel like a hypochondriac) but 3 times this
>>week after I urinated, I wiped and there was blood on the toliet tissue,
>>not alot but it was there. Is there any cause for concern or should I
>>just pass it off as maybe a slight infection?? I have no other symptoms
>>such as burning, itching or discharge. I see my gyne for my annual on
>>Wednesday 12/27...is it even worth mentioning??
>>
>>Thank you and happy holidays!
>>
>>--
>>Connie
>>
>Hi Connie,
>
>If the blood is only noticed after urinating, maybe it is coming from
>the urinary tract. I'm not a Dr. or any other type of medical
>professional, but I have had blood in my urine in the past. It was
>usually due to a bladder infection, which does need to be addressed by
>your physician. I have had a few kidney infections which resulted in
>blood in my urine, but believe me, when it gets to that point, you know!
>You need to let the Dr. know what is going on...it is definitely worth
>mentioning!
>
>Talk to your Dr. Remember, you are paying him/her to help you. If your
>Dr. is making you feel like you are calling too much, then maybe it is
>time to find another Dr.
>
>Feel better.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>~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.
>