Thread: Bad doctor! UGH!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to vent about an experience I am currently having. In September I had the oddest period I have had in a while. I actually was in the process of getting a new job and getting away from a HORRIBLE manager who literally was sending me over the edge! She was SOOOOO mean to me and would say horrible things. Anyway, about a day or two after I found out I got the job I got my period. About 4 weeks later when I was leaving it slowed down and eventually stopped within a day or two of me starting my new job. Well, I actually made an appointment with a new gyno as for the longest time I was going to Planned Parenthood (nuts I know for a 27 year old). I found information on the internet about the practice and thought it may be for me. Well, my first appointment with this doctor for my annual and to talk about my period problems she pretty much blew me off, made it a VERY quick appointment and sent me to get blood work. Luckily enough, the blood work and pap came back just fine. She recommended I get an ultrasound to get a better look as to what was going on with my uterus. 3 weeks later (yes three weeks) after 2 phone calls to her office I finally got a call today from the Nurse at the office (not even the doctor). I was told I need to get a sonohystogram because the doctor saw some irregularities. After asking about 20 questions, which the Nurse was asking my Doctor who was in the office with her I found out they are looking to see if I may have a cyst, or fibroids, or if it's just my body working in a weird way.

Of course, I've been worrying my butt off for the past 3 weeks. I literally have been having nightmares about this, and the other day practically had a breakdown! This month my period is another long one. It seems like the more I stress the more my body reacts negatively and I've always been a worrier! When I asked if stress could have something to do with it, my doctor said "how could it?" I said "well, how could it not when people have heart attacks over stress?" and she told me that was something different. Ulcers, heart attacks, grey hair, weight gain, etc. if that can be caused by stress, why can't other things?

So, I have to admit, I'm a little urked. For one thing, why did it take 3 weeks for me to hear anything, and not even get a quick "we're looking into it" call back or a "sorry it took so long for us to get back to you" kind of message. On top of that, WTF was up with my doctor being right there, but they couldn't call me? My Doctor knew, I am sure from my first appointment that I was nervous and worried, and couldn't even have the courtesy to get on the phone with me! Normally I'm not really a complainer and I understand I'm not the only patient, nor am I the #1 priority patient, but sheesh, I think that's rediculous.

So, after I spoke with a few people at work, I think I may have found someone who seems to be more in line with my needs, I just need to call him to see if he has any availability. I've never been to a male doctor before, so naturally I'm a little nervous about that!!

Have any of you ever switched a doctor if you were unhappy? This is my first time doing something like this!!

If you are not comfortable with your doctor, certainly, do not go back.
I'm 31 and just began going back to Planned Parenthood. I've actually had the best care there. The nurses are so kind and never rushed and always make me feel like I'm their only patient even when the waiting room is crammed with patients. So for my annual, PP is great.

For the bigger stuff, like you are dealing with, definitely shop around until you find a doctor that you feel gives a rip. It may help to call whoever the head of the practice and let them know that you are getting such a **** level of care. They may see this stuff on a daily basis but that doesn't make it any less stressful for you, especially if you can't get an answer out of anyone.

Good luck on finding a good doc.