QuestionHi I asked you a question a week or so ago and you gave a great answer. I have another question I went to an obgyn today he said I could have IBS or endo he said he wanted me to start lupron and hormone pills right away but he did not order an unltasould to look at my cysts and said that cysts are normal but the thing is they don't know for sure that it is a cyst it was a ct and it said it was leasions that could be cysts. I asked about exploritory surgery and he said he does not do sugery so he wants to treat it and if the treatment works he wants to send me for sugery. That does not make sense to me to treat something with out checking it does that sound wrong to you?Also he was one of those docs that don't listen to you he saw my lap scar on my belly from my gallbladder removal and said oh they allready checked you out and I told him it was only a gallbladder removal and it took only 20 mins to do so I did not think they looked at anything else. Also he looked at the test results that found free floating fluid and he told me that was normal for all women is that true?
AnswerDear Heidi,
How are you feeling today? I hope you're feeling better.
I'm glad you went to the OBGYN - however, the one you're seeing seems to be doing things a little backwards. lol You've been told that you "could" have IBS, and that you "could" have endo and so decides to treat you with "lupron and hormone pills". These treatments will most likely help you tremendously with some of your symptoms, but generally the first step would be to do an ultrasound- then set you up an appointment for exploratory surgery because this isn't a guessing game and your life could be at risk. The pain you've described to me that you're experiencing sounds like much more than IBS symptoms. Also treating someone with medications while "not knowing" exactly what is being treated is absolute ignorance because this could lead to further complications. I personally know a few doctors in my area who prefer to treat the symptoms before they rule out the cause and these doctors and their lack of knowledge and neglect have earned them a slack reputation as murderers. A good doctor would refer you to an experienced surgeon and go from there ASAP...This doctor wants to treat your symptoms with Lupron and then if the Lupron and hormone treatments work refer you to a surgeon .??? I would certainly rate this method of treatment highly backwards. You mentioned that he was one of those docs that don't listen. The lack of communication between a doctor and his patient is the first real warning that he's a waste of time and money. If he's evading your questions or complaints-leave and don't turn back... Heidi, he read your test results explaining the free floating fluid-and had no idea what that meant. Is free floating fluid normal for ALL women? Well-I don't know if that's true because "I've personally - never - been diagnosed with it". ( I strongly recommend a second opinion concerning your treatment)
The Patients Rights In Obstetric-Gynecologic Services
1. To be accorded respect and dignity without reference to age and sex or to marital, socioeconomic, ethnic, national, political, mental, physical, or religious status.
2.To be free of exploitation by Fellows for social, sexual, or personal gain.
3.(((To know the TRUTH about her CONDITION and TREATMENT))
4.To full disclosure of financial factors involved in her treatment.
5.To make decisions regarding her own person, with access to relevant information on which to base such decisions.
6.To accept or refuse treatment.
7.To freedom from coercion in such decision-making.
8.To high-quality medical care without regard to her status in life.
9.To the freedom to choose a physician and OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION.
10. To know who will participate in her care.
11.To be fully informed and to decide whether to participate in or withdraw from medical research without jeopardizing the quality of her care.
12.Not to be NEGLECTED or discharged without opportunity to find other medical assistance.
13.To inviolable privacy except where this right is preempted by law.
14.To have an appropriate representative to exercise these rights when the patient herself is unable to do so.
Heidi, This doctor you're seeing is giving you the run around and is dangerous. Please get a second opinion sweetheart.
Best wishes for a healthy and pain free future.
Bet Ward
