My new gynecologist.

[Preacher-Girl]

I don't like her. I just don't. She didn't smile the whole time I was there. I cried during the exam because I have a UTI and my bladder is in excruciating pain. I seem like I have endo. I was going to get a laparoscopy but I didn't want one unless they were going to do something once they got in there...not just explore. She said she doesn't like surgery - the new progressive kind. She pushed the Nuva Ring on me. I'm sure she pushed it on me because the latest drug rep gave her lots of samples. When I started asking too many questions she said,"you're making too much of this" and showed me the ring. I wanted to stuff that ring up her nose. If the ring doesn't work -and it won't because I don't want that thing in me - she suggested Depot Lupron which will put me into menopause. If I'm still in pain her suggestion was a complete hysterectomy. Ovaries and all.

I'm going back to my old doctor. There is something in the practice I don't agree with ethically, it's not appropriate to discuss here, but they are a really great group of progressive doctors who care when you're in pain. I am going back to the doc who delivered my daughter via c-section. He has mad surgical skills and if I go that route he'll be good.

Bad day. Really bad day.

[ICNDonna]

I think you are making a wise decision.

Warm hugs,
Donna

[Mrs. Peel]

Cripes, Girl! What a total nightmare! As if having to go to doctors all the time isn't bad enough.

I would like to wrap that nuva ring around her neck.

By the way, if you had a hydro, do you take your photos with you to new doctors?

Loving thoughts coming your way.
Karin

[Preacher-Girl]

Awww. Thanks Ladies. I think I will have my bladder pic's sent to my doc. Or I will get really brave and look at them myself and bring them after my procedure. Eeewwww. I'm feeling squeamish already.

I'm deciding against the Nuva Ring. I just have a bad feeling about it. I'm not against it, I just know having to place it and think about it will push me over the edge. My stupid exam hurt so badly I am not going to fool around up there. That's all my poor bladder needs!

Soon I will go see my old doctor. If he's not there anymore I will get someone else in the practice. They are all good.:)

[kadi]

I was actually pretty awed by my bladder pix from the hydro - validation - hey this thing that hurts can be seen! I wanted to frame them & hang them in my bathroom. (Well, not really, but I did imagine it & crack myself up!).

And you're right in going back to your previous doctor/practice. It's really important to see a doctor that you like & trust.

[Preacher-Girl]

Thank-you Kadi. That's true. I feel like this doctor I saw today should see those pics. Hopefully, I will never see this doctor again though. I mean ever!

[dverba]

I hate to say it but I will not go to a female GYN. All the male dr's I have ever had are more sympathetic to my condition and needs. I don't know why that is and it is based only on MY experiences. You go where you feel cared for! I hope you feel better soon! we say that all the time but is so true.:pray:

[an0bgobeloba]

ugh! what a miserable visit! i'm sorry you had to deal with that! you shouldn't feel bad in the lest bit about not going back. the only reason to step foot in there again is to show that doctor where you'd like to put his nuva ring-and it won't be a vagina ;)

you of course, get to decide what you are comfortable with, but i wanted to encourage you to think about the nuva ring a little more. i use it and love, love, love it!!!!!!! i have heard that some people have been bothered by it, but i've already heard about the people that have good success with it. it slips in easily and i barely even think about it until it time to take it out. you can pm me if you want to talk about it, but i don't want to lecture or pressure you.

it's good to read your post on the boards... i love your signature!!!!!! :)

[Preacher-Girl]

Sometimes I think women gyno's are just thinking, "Suck it up! We all get our period here." They just don't seem to get it's so much worse than a period. How would they like to feel they they are in early labor ALL the time?! My UTI feels like 1-3 centimeters dilated. It's really bad and downright uncomfortable. Maybe male uro/gynos are more compassionate because they are kind of like babies when they get sick. They figure if we're flipping out and writhing in pain we must really be in pain!

I hope I have a praise report soon. I am tired of not being able to treat my awful symptoms the way I need to!

Thanks for all the support Girls! Where would I be without you?

[sailawaygrl]

I tried a new gynecologist recently because they claim they diagnose and treat IC, diagnose and treat PCOS (I have known I have that since 1987) anyway had my exam. The female Dr was not very compassionate, and then wanted to refer me to a uro for my IC and an endocrinologist for my PCOS?!?!? Why do you say you treat something you obviously do not? She only gave me a prescription for my BC pills and when I asked her to refill one of my IC meds as I was out ( I think it was Hydroxyzine ) she said we'll see. Then as I was leaving said she wasn't comfortable prescribing that to me, huh?? I count that as a useless appointment other than I did have my annual exam and everything was ok. At least I hope so!

I think you are doing exactly the right thing. Stay where you are comfortable. I hope it all works out for you.

Sandra

[Preacher-Girl]

Thanks Sandra. Sorry about your useless appointment! It never ends.

[Sheila6830]

I have to agree with dverba - all the female urologists and ob/gyns I have been to have been unsympathectic to the IC pain. They pretty much say, "you know there's no cure", as if I am bothering them wasting time in their schedule. The male docs have been very nice and sympathic, and have even bothered to learn more about the whole problem of IC. You would think a woman would be more sympathetic to another woman. Not so in my experience!

[Preacher-Girl]

True Sheila. I just don't get.:rolleyes: