Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for coming back! It is completely natural to get freaked out at the doctor's office. You may want to make a list of your questions. And make note of the answers so you can remember later on. Here are some you may want to ask your GP:
1. What kind of pelvic floor disorder(s) (prolapse) do I have? (cystocele, rectocele, etc.)
2. What is causing my symptoms?
3. Will my symptoms get better?
4. What can I do to lessen or end these symptoms?
5. Do you see a lot of other patients like me?
6. Do you know of any doctors who specialize in treating my symptoms, such as urogynecologists?
7. If so, can you refer me to someone you would recommend?
8. Will you work with the specialist to make sure he or she knows
about my medical history?
9. Can I contact you again to ask your advice after seeing a specialist?
10. What should I do next?
11. If I think of more questions later, can I call or e-mail you?
Good luck and let us know what you find out. Don't be afraid to call the doctor's office and ask the doctor's nurse questions as needed too. They are there to help you understand your options and take care of you particular to your personal situation and health history.
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Hi Anonymous,
September 13, 2010 - 1:33pmThanks for coming back! It is completely natural to get freaked out at the doctor's office. You may want to make a list of your questions. And make note of the answers so you can remember later on. Here are some you may want to ask your GP:
1. What kind of pelvic floor disorder(s) (prolapse) do I have? (cystocele, rectocele, etc.)
2. What is causing my symptoms?
3. Will my symptoms get better?
4. What can I do to lessen or end these symptoms?
5. Do you see a lot of other patients like me?
6. Do you know of any doctors who specialize in treating my symptoms, such as urogynecologists?
7. If so, can you refer me to someone you would recommend?
8. Will you work with the specialist to make sure he or she knows
about my medical history?
9. Can I contact you again to ask your advice after seeing a specialist?
10. What should I do next?
11. If I think of more questions later, can I call or e-mail you?
Good luck and let us know what you find out. Don't be afraid to call the doctor's office and ask the doctor's nurse questions as needed too. They are there to help you understand your options and take care of you particular to your personal situation and health history.
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