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How Do You Get Your Doctor To Listen?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
St. Louis, MO

I was wondering how everyone here communicates to their doctor when you are confident that treatment is not working? Or how do you get your doctor or nurse to listen to what you are saying concerning symptoms, making sure they understand how serious this is to you?
I am seeing my nurse tomorrow to talk about the symptoms I have been having from the Nexplanon implant. I feel like going through two large sized bottles of tylenol and advil isn't normal in a month's time!

July 10, 2016
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I went through many drs and i can be very persistant, especially when i am in pain. Ive also learned to be my own advocate. I am very fortunate that for the past 6 years i have an amazing dr. She listens and does everything possible to make sure i am well and taken care.of when needed. I am not one to cry, but this dr has seen me at my worst and everytime i see her the first thing she does is give me a hug. I dont really have a straight solid answer on how to get a dr to listen. I think unfortunately its more a matter of finding a dr that trully knows and understands what endo is. Then they r willing to help.

July 10, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I'm with u too. I've seen 4 different doctors within the last 4yrs. And can't seem to find one that cares or listen. Had my right ovary removed in 2013 because of damage from a 7cm cyst that would not go away. I can't take birth control because of chronic migraines. After I had my son in 2014 my menstrual cycles were so very heavy and would last 7 to 15 days. Very painful cramps and couldn't care for my kids. I was admitted to the hospital because I bleed for 6 1/2 weeks straight.

July 10, 2016

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