No appt FOR FOUR MONTHS??????!!!!!

Lepus · 05-27-2005, 12:32 AM

I finally got a referral to an endo who is supposed to know what she is doing unlike the other two I have seen. One just read to me from a book what my treatment options were and told me PCOS couldn't cause anxiety or depression. The other one would only use Spiro to treat me and when I didn't respond well to it he told me it was all in my head.

Now the new doctor's office calls and tells me they can't get me in for 4 months. FOUR MONTHS! The way my hair is shedding lately I am going to be BALD in four months! The way my hair is growing I am going to be BIGFOOT in four months! Plus, I FEEL LIKE DEATH!

I have become disabled over the past year due to my moods and anxiety. No psychiatric medications help me. Finally my doctor realized there was something else going on and suggested I see an endo. Basically, an endo is my last hope it would seem. Now I have to wait another 4 months!? I don't know how I am going to do this. I won't get involved with anyone because my hair has gotten so bad and I don't want to wake up in the morning and have them see my stubble. I don't want them to see my body hair. I have dealt with enough rejection in my life. I don't need to just invite it in. I don't want to go out because I feel so ugly. I am so tired all the time. I am moody and anxious to the point where I am annoying everyone. I wanted to try to get this under control this summer and deal with any side-effects from meds and then return to school this fall with maybe some confidence and some energy. Guess not.

I really have nothing in my life. I know I can fill it, please spare me the speech. I volunteer. I raise money for various charities. But I am a freak. I am sick of this.

My testosterone went from the normal range to double normal in 8 months. What is it going to do in the next few months and what has it done since my last test?

What am I supposed to do?

If I start taking Saw Palmetto is it just going to mess everything up for when I do finally get an appointment?

I am so miserable right now I don't even know how to explain it. Everyone in my family is having problems and just nothing is going right. I am at my wit's end.

And yes I am seeing a therapist. Yes, I meditate. Yes, I exercise (I ride over a hundred miles a week on my road bike). Nothing I do does me any good. I am in pain, I feel awful and I look awful.

maddiesmommy · 05-27-2005, 12:58 AM

First of all I want to tell you how sorry I am that you feel so crummy! I would suggest you call the Dr.'s office and tell them how bad you are feeling and tell them you are really depressed and you need to be seen as soon as possible. Most Dr.'s keep openings in their schedules for emergencies and I would call the way you are feeling an emergency. Good luck to you!

Rachel

chopsticks24 · 05-27-2005, 03:50 AM

(((((HUGS)))))

I wanna cry with you!! I know it is not much . . . but please know you are not alone!

I would agree with Rachel, and you might also wanna ask about being a fill-in for a cancellation. If someone cancels their appointment, you could take their spot.

I wouldn't want to wait 4 months either!! Don't be afraid to express the need you have. Ask, and ask again . . . you might just get . . . persistance can be quite conviencing. And, who cares if you annoy the front desk this time as long as you get to see the doctor you need. Right?

Keep us informed with what happens,
amanda

MiWolverineMommie · 05-29-2005, 01:25 AM

Just wanted to say I am sorry that you are having a hard time right now and I pray and hope that things will get better for you. It always helps to Vent. Feel free anytime. Just remember Life is Worth Living!!! Even when it sucks! ;-)
Karen

jun keater · 05-29-2005, 10:15 AM

I have found that if you get your family doctor to call in a referral, they will get you in sooner.....