Doctors, testing, and thanks to all of you for your support!
02/26/04 01:25 PM
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Hi all
Went to the obgyn for my annual pap and told her I was concerned about ovarian cancer due to the change in my IBS symptoms. She said it was good that I had done some research and scheduled a Pelvic/OB Ultrasound to screen for ovarian cancer. She didn't recommend the CA-125 blood test (I think she said that test is used after you already have been diagnosed with cancer). I am also being referred to a gastroenterologist.
Anyway, I am glad that she took my concerns seriously although I did get that sense that I was coming across as a hypochondriac.  Do you ever get that feeling with doctors? This obgyn was actually pretty good. Lady doctor, marathon runner so I proudly told her that I was up to two miles  before this latest bout with IBS stuff. I find that male doctors don't take me as seriously (this is just my experience). Even my husband, who is wonderful, has difficulty understanding what IBS is all about.
Driving home from my appointment, I realized that perhaps here, on these boards, is the only place where folks take me and my IBS seriously. That y'all don't think I'm "over-reacting" and being hysterical. That made me smile and get teary all at the same time.
So thanks for the support and encouragement.
Janet
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