Apathy in the medical world
Just reading your post left me upset at your doctor. I have had it up to HERE with apathetic Drs and nurses who don't listen--especially during pregnancy and post delivery. I had a bad experience with a woman doctor pre-delivery. Completely dismissive of my worries. She preformed a cervical check that left me bleeding for three days and then on my next exam when I said I didn't want another cervical check, she said that she wouldn't since I had "freaked out" about it before. Actually said "freaked out." As though my fears of bleeding heavily and potential infection before childbirth were completely unfounded.
You know how vulnerable and tired you feel during pregnancy and how difficult it can be to really question the decisions and reactions of the doctors whom you've put your trust in. I recently decided that enough's enough. It's your pain and your body. If they're not listening, stop them, reiterate, if they refuse, then find someone else pronto and write a letter to either the Dr with whom you had issue or their clinic.
Like you, I had a hemorrhoid problem dismissed as well--turns out it was also an abscess. I decided to have surgery and it has helped. I'm glad your situation has taken a turn for the better.
I really wish I could take every pregnant girl or woman I run into and just say, hey, listen to your body and if your doctor isn't listening, make him/her or find someone who will.
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