Hi, I was just diagnosed with IC after 4 years of thinking I was completely bonkers. I honestly believe some doctors are morons and have no business practicing medicine. When this all began, I believed my symptoms were of a gynecological origin, as I've found many women do. My Gyn did some standard guesswork, puttting me on several antibiotics for a non-existent infection, ultrasounds, etc. Through the process, I stayed insistent about finding a cause and treatment for my pain . His attitude was awful, and the last straw was when he performed a diagnostic laparoscopy, found nothing and suggested I seek psychological help. I was so beat down after 2 years of this that i half believed that it WAS in my head. When you put your well being in someone elses hands during such a stressful time, it's a shame some doctors can't muster up an ounce of ethics. I became pretty depressed over the last couple of years as my symptoms worsened, I kept alot of the suffering to myself.
I am a stay at home mother of two and I just could not accept the quality of my life with all the pain. I made an appointment with a new gyn. and I was so scared to be told the same things again. But this doctor, after just a few minutes of discussion said "I think I know what's wrong with you". and so it goes....I have IC. It's bittersweet;relief of knowing I am not crazy; and intimidation of what's to come.
I am glad you all are here, I've been reading the boards alot and it's already been a great resource.
I wish you all a great day!
~Punk~
I am a stay at home mother of two and I just could not accept the quality of my life with all the pain. I made an appointment with a new gyn. and I was so scared to be told the same things again. But this doctor, after just a few minutes of discussion said "I think I know what's wrong with you". and so it goes....I have IC. It's bittersweet;relief of knowing I am not crazy; and intimidation of what's to come.
I am glad you all are here, I've been reading the boards alot and it's already been a great resource.
I wish you all a great day!
~Punk~
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