pain getting worse + peeing

[Janet_Girl]

I watch it and she seems OK.  But no mention of her health.  I am hoping she is OK.  Her pain and urinary problem could be a major problem.

Janet

[gothique11]

Oh, yeah, I guess I should up date.

Not so much pain at the moment. Doc won't examine me, and I need a referral to a gyno, which he wouldn't give. I had an ultra sound of my bladder, and my bladder is supposed to be okay. it's extremely hard to find a doctor here, and I really haven't had much luck at the moment.

Not peeing myself as much since the pain and swelling has gone down in the last couple of weeks. I still do kegels, still have accidents although. It's depressing. Extremely depressing.

[gothique11]

Natalie, who is your GP? I'm familiar with most of the trans-friendly GPs in our city and if you're going to one of them, I'm shocked he won't examine you. If you respond, please IM privately if names are involved.

And yes, I absolutely agree you should go to a hospital ASAP. I'd avoid the Rockyview as they seem pretty transphobic when I was there last - Peter Lougheed seems pretty good though.

Hope you get some resolution soon.

ClaireR

I'm shocked, too. The doctor I'm seeing is trans friendly, and I've had a friend get a referral for the gyno from him, I've had other people looked at -- so, I don't know what's wrong with me. It's confused a lot of people that go there regularly.

He only suggests that I go to physio therapy, which is way over my budget, especially that I'm not sure if I'm going to have a home at the end of the month. *shrugs*

[gothique11]

I really haven't updated 'cause I've been going through a lot. Lots of life problems. So, I haven't been online much. Mostly just living through stuff. Feeling lost and overwhelmed with a mix of on going health problems combined with some life issues. Very overwhelmed. I feel like ending it all some days. 

[mina.magpie]

I really haven't updated 'cause I've been going through a lot. Lots of life problems. So, I haven't been online much. Mostly just living through stuff. Feeling lost and overwhelmed with a mix of on going health problems combined with some life issues. Very overwhelmed. I feel like ending it all some days.

Hugs sweetie. I hope 2009 treats you better than 2008 did.

Mina.

[RebeccaFog]

I hope things turn around for you soon.  I know how it feels to have so many things go wrong at once.  Please try not to get overwhelmed by it. 

I wish you well.

[Ms.Behavin]

Hang in there Girl.  It's tough when the doctor will not send you to a GYN. Life issues can be tough too, but you have people here who care about you.  So hang tough.

Beni

[TheBattler]

I so hope next year is better for you Natalie. We will all be thinking of you.



Alice

[Ell]

I really haven't updated 'cause I've been going through a lot. Lots of life problems. So, I haven't been online much. Mostly just living through stuff. Feeling lost and overwhelmed with a mix of on going health problems combined with some life issues. Very overwhelmed. I feel like ending it all some days.

aw hon, please resolve to hang in there. and please keep us posted.

-ell

[Steph]

I've gotten into this thread quite late...

It would seem to that you have developed a very nasty infection, one that sounds very similar to the one I endured after my surgery.  It was not pleasant and the pain was unbearable.  The infection was my own fault, caused by my not looking after the post-op site properly and I decided to go to emergency at the hospital.  They arranged for an OBGYN to attend and she in turn contacted brassard who walked her through a recommended course of treatment.  They prescribed a massive dose of medication and it was cleared up within two weeks.

Are you in a position to go to the emerg of your local hospital???

[RebeccaFog]

That sounds like a good idea.  Just hit the emergency room. I know it's a drag, but something must be done.

[gothique11]

Well, I went to a walk-in doctor for a horrible throat infection that wasn't going away (it got to the point I couldn't swallow anymore) and he put me on antibiotics. Then, all of a sudden, my peeing problems vanished completely. No pain down there. And I've been bugging my regular doc for a while that maybe that was the issue, but no antibodies from him (I eventually got an ultra sound a month ago, but found nothing wrong with my bladder).

So, anyway, the antibodies seem to be working for the peeing issue really well -- my throat infection is also slowly going away. They put me on some hard core antibiotic of some sorts.

Other than that, I've been dealing with life issues -- and those are starting to resolve. Now, it looks like I'll have a place to live, which is good. It's not confirmed yet, but it looks really good.

[Janet_Girl]

Natalie,

I. for one. am glad you finally are getting help for the problem.  It was worrying me that your health might be in grave danger.  I would get a different doctor, that other one is a whack job.  It sounds like you had ether a bladder infection or a vaginal infection.

Now that you have that being taken care of, I hope your daily life problems will be resolved soon.

Janet

[Suzy]

Yay!  So glad to heat that, Nat!   Many of us have been so worried about you.  Please keep us updated.

Kristi

[sd]

I am glad to see things looking up for you. Good timing on that throat problem.

[mina.magpie]

Yay for throat infections! 

(LOL. Never thought I'd be saying that!)

Mina.

[Laura Eva B]

Brassard seems to have a reputation for resulting in UTIs early post surgery ...

I had my first UTI two weeks post op, and twice since, but GP prescribed antibiotics (Cyprofolaxin, etc.) did the trick.

Sounds like yours might have gotten right into the bladder, which can be nasty and present the pain and incontinence problems you're experiencing ?

It must really add to the post-op depression many of us experience.

Just think you need to find a decent doctor.

Hope things get better soon, I know they will ...

Laura x

[RebeccaFog]

Hi,

I vote for finding a different doctor.  At least now you don't have to rush.

I hope the place comes thru for you. 

Good luck.

[deniz]

Brassard seems to have a reputation for resulting in UTIs early post surgery ...

I had my first UTI two weeks post op, and twice since, but GP prescribed antibiotics (Cyprofolaxin, etc.) did the trick.

Sounds like yours might have gotten right into the bladder, which can be nasty and present the pain and incontinence problems you're experiencing ?

It must really add to the post-op depression many of us experience.

Just think you need to find a decent doctor.

Hope things get better soon, I know they will ...

Laura x

should that thing really discourage me from having my srs by brassard??or is it sth usual to be expected as well in most docs??
what is the problem in his technique to result in UT infections??

[vanna]

Brassard seems to have a reputation for resulting in UTIs early post surgery ...

I had my first UTI two weeks post op, and twice since, but GP prescribed antibiotics (Cyprofolaxin, etc.) did the trick.

Sounds like yours might have gotten right into the bladder, which can be nasty and present the pain and incontinence problems you're experiencing ?

It must really add to the post-op depression many of us experience.

Just think you need to find a decent doctor.

Hope things get better soon, I know they will ...

Laura x

should that thing really discourage me from having my srs by brassard??or is it sth usual to be expected as well in most docs??
what is the problem in his technique to result in UT infections??

Yes interesting, Brassard is my choice, are we speculating here or can anyone shine light onto this vs any of the other top named surgeons?

Another consideration beyond, depth, look and feel?

Thank you