March 15, 2007
The Doctor Says…
At my doctor’s appointment on Tuesday, I managed to keep it together for the first half of the exam. I explained all my problems and symptoms clearly and slowly and showed him the two pages of notes I took. Dr. A seemed a bit overwhelmed at first, but he listened intently and tried his best to explain my options.
It seems I, in fact, do suffer from Mennorahgia and I wanted to yell at him to say, “I told you so…” but I bit my tongue. It was when he suggested birth control pills that I lost my shit.
You see, I’ve been down that road before. I’ve taken the birth control pill to keep me hormonally balanced. This was way before I ever had sex. I suffered ovarian cysts and my doctor recommended the pill. Now that I’m married, and obviously sexually active, I don’t feel right about this. I’m Catholic and I just can’t bring myself to compromise my beliefs. And yet when he told me the other choices; hysterectomy, burning my interal parts or having a DNC, I pretty much freaked out.
“Isn’t there another way?” I asked. “Something other than birth control pills?”
Dr. A went on to explain that the particular pill he’d prescribe isn’t a spontaneous abortion pill, it simply stops ovulation and I can forget having children for a good sixth months, because that’s how long (maybe longer) it may take to “reset” my body.
He told me he couldn’t prescribe anything on Tuesday because my blood pressure was extremely high (152 over 102). He also ordered blood work to recheck my thyroid and hematocrit (I have no idea what the latter is). Then he ordered a pelvic ultrasound, to make sure I have no dangerous fibroids or endometrial scarring. Yuck. I haven’t had a pelvic ultrasound done in ages. I’m looking forward to it. Ha. Sarcasm makes me feel a little better.
So, I know a lot but yet I don’t know anything. We’ll just have to wait for all the test results to come back.
Thank you all for being here for me and for reading my craziness. I’m so grateful to have your support. You are amazing friends.
Posted by Dana @ 7:43 am • Uncategorized
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March 15th, 2007 at 8:02 am, Janet a.k.a Wonder Mom Says:
When I had my first pelvic sonogram at about 21 the doctor slapped a condom on the doohickey and I was so nervous I said…”Dr. I never knew you cared!”
Take that to your sonogram and giggle a little.
Good luck.
March 15th, 2007 at 8:17 am, Nancy Says:
Ugh, it’s frustrating to still be up in the air about stuff — but at least you have some answers. Good luck as you proceed with the diagnosis and treatment options.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:14 am, Elizabeth Says:
Sorry to hear you didn’t get any definitive answers. I’ll be thinking about you!
I tagged you for a meme if you have a minute.
March 15th, 2007 at 11:16 am, yoshi Says:
Hang in there. That blood pressure was a bit high though. :/
We’ll be thinking about you!
March 15th, 2007 at 11:23 am, Brenda Says:
Ugh. Makes me want a hysterectomy just thinking about all of the trouble you’re having! It’ll be ok… I’ll do some extra big prayers for you in your time of need, k? ((hug))
March 15th, 2007 at 11:59 am, Violet the Verbose Says:
Hey sweetie, I’m glad you got answers, but sorry things are going the way they are. I hope you are able to decide what road to take soon and things get better for you quickly thereafter.
March 15th, 2007 at 12:28 pm, Leslie Says:
I’m glad you got some answers and you’ll have more soon. It sounds as if you feel a little more in control in terms of your healthcare and that’s good, too.
March 15th, 2007 at 1:56 pm, Dana Says:
Each and every one of you are beautiful. I adore you and I’m so happy you’re here.
I was feeling a little crummy earlier, with what the doctor suggested — and I’m going to seek a second opinion; from a female physician, just to be sure. After the blood work and ultrasound results come back I plan to have a second opinion just to make me feel more comfortable. I’m online today, researching all the different methods of treatment for this condition because i still don’t feel satisfied.
I’ll let you know what I find out! Thanks again!!!! =huge hugs all around=
March 16th, 2007 at 7:13 am, Cheryl Says:
Late coming into the discussion. Just wanted to toss my support into the ring. Good luck honey!
March 16th, 2007 at 7:54 am, Fat Chick Says:
((Hugs))
March 16th, 2007 at 8:37 am, Amy Says:
Dana,
I suffered from this for a time as well. The doctor put me on provera for a time, and I had terrible side effects. I would highly suggest Marilyn Shannon’s book, “Fertility, Cycles, & Nutrition.” It’s available on amazon.com or from the Couple to Couple League. I can type up the relevant section in her book on it and email it to you if you’d like. What worked for me was a combination of cayenne pepper and chlorophyll. You can get both of them from any health store.
March 16th, 2007 at 1:01 pm, Dana Says:
Thanks Amy! I’m going to look into this. I just don’t feel right about this diagnosis. I have my sonogram on Monday, had to reschedule it due to work things.
I’m just going to take it easy. For now.