pain getting worse + peeing

[mina.magpie]

Natalie hon, I wouldn't just talk to your GP he or she would have to follow channels and it would end up wasting time while you got sicker. If there's anything like the PCT's in the UK, I'd suggest you get a hold of them ASAP and explain your situation. I had a similar problem with a doctor when I was in the UK who refused treatment because of me being trans. I got in touch with the PCT, sounded really defeated on the phone, and two weeks later this nice young Italian guy called Antonio had even gotten funding for me to go through the gender identity clinic at Charing Cross, even though I was only a UK resident at the time.

Laying a complaint might not help, but it would go into a file somewhere, and if he does it to somebody else at least there's evidence that he's done this before. Arrrgh! He's placing your life in danger because of his bigotry. The man should be charged with criminal malpractice. 

Mina.

[cindybc]

Hi Natalie hon, you have our phone number and I already informed you that we have good medical system that does not discriminate against the care of transsexual individuals in the down town Vancouver area.

I have not heard of such prejudiced horse Dr's as you have out there even in the small town of Midland in central Ontario where I use to live.The medical system there treated us just like any other female citizen in that town.

Same as they do here.

Cindy

[Suzy]

Unbelievable, Nat!  Complain every way you possibly can.  He needs to have his bigoted ways on record.  Be sure to tell your GP you need an opinion from someone who is not a Neanderthal.

Please let us know how we can help.

Kristi

[cindybc]

Another Zucker disciple.

Cindy

[gothique11]

Thank you everyone for your kind support. It's greatly appreciated.

Anyway, my GP is sending me for an MRI on March 18th, which is good. He started me on some medication but it's too early to know if it's really working or not. It's called gabapentin, and it's supposed to help with nerves and stuff. My GP doesn't agree with how the neurologist treated me and brushed me off like he did. Although, he said it would be best not to make too many waves at the moment, 'cause there's not a whole lot of neurologist here and I don't want a complaining rep and end up having no neuro wanting to treat me. He's looking for a gay/trans friendly neuro for me.

In the mean time, since I haven't been able to work I haven't had much money. I have some disability coming in now, which is good, but it's not a lot. And with my roommate moving out and me being stuck with the entire rent, I couldn't pay it. So, my landlord says I have a week before I get evicted. At the moment I'm packing up my stuff, which is hard to do with my condition.

So, at this time it's pretty hard and devastating, being hit with both being sick and losing my home. I'm getting rid of a lot of my stuff 'cause I don't have anywhere to put it all, so that's also hard to lose a lot of the things I have on top of my house. As for my health, it's hard being in limbo while I'm waiting tests.

One of my friends who lives in another city is willing to take me in, so I'm thankful for that. I was very scared that I was going to be living on the streets.

[cindybc]

Hi Natalie hon, please keep in touch and let us know what is happening.

Cindy

[BiirthaZ]

I am one month post op. I had pain when peeing. I went to my female doctor. She did a swab of my vagina to see if it was a infection. It was an infection. She put me on Macrobid twice a day for seven days. She also recommend taking probiotics regularly.
You are now a woman and your Doctor needs to treat you like a woman. What happens to a woman can now happen to you sweetheart. If your doctor will not treat you like a woman then go find a new one preferably a woman who will.

[Cindyatca]

Thank you everyone for your kind support. It's greatly appreciated.

Anyway, my GP is sending me for an MRI on March 18th, which is good. He started me on some medication but it's too early to know if it's really working or not. It's called gabapentin, and it's supposed to help with nerves and stuff. My GP doesn't agree with how the neurologist treated me and brushed me off like he did. Although, he said it would be best not to make too many waves at the moment, 'cause there's not a whole lot of neurologist here and I don't want a complaining rep and end up having no neuro wanting to treat me. He's looking for a gay/trans friendly neuro for me.

In the mean time, since I haven't been able to work I haven't had much money. I have some disability coming in now, which is good, but it's not a lot. And with my roommate moving out and me being stuck with the entire rent, I couldn't pay it. So, my landlord says I have a week before I get evicted. At the moment I'm packing up my stuff, which is hard to do with my condition.

So, at this time it's pretty hard and devastating, being hit with both being sick and losing my home. I'm getting rid of a lot of my stuff 'cause I don't have anywhere to put it all, so that's also hard to lose a lot of the things I have on top of my house. As for my health, it's hard being in limbo while I'm waiting tests.

One of my friends who lives in another city is willing to take me in, so I'm thankful for that. I was very scared that I was going to be living on the streets.

Natalie, I'm Wing! your Montreal sister...

pls let me know what you are doing, I'll do as much as I can to help you out... 

BTW, I don't have any peeing problems at all...

[gothique11]

I don't really have any problems with peeing or leaking at the moment unless I have another dizzy spell and pass out -- not sure what it is, or if it's some sort of seizure. I just blank, and fall to the ground. Last time (Sat) I was with a group of people and apparently I wasn't very aware and my eyes were rolling up and darting back and forth really fast for a few seconds and I was limp all over. I came to, but was confused for a while and didn't know who people were or where I was. That's been happening for a while now. Usually my limbs hurt for a long while after, too. The one medication I'm on, gabapentin, seems to help with recovery time for episodes, but does nothing for the episodes.

I just keep getting shuffled around with doctors, getting endless blood test and scans. I see an internist at the end of this month, and another neuro in July.

I did lose my place, but I found a place to stay with a friend in a small town. I don't like the small town and it's difficult to get into the city all of the time to see my doctors. I'm working on moving back to the city so it's easier.


--natalie

[Michelle.]

Best of luck to you Natalie.

I pray that you come in contact with Doctors who can help with your medical situation.

Take care,

Michelle.

[Lori]

I don't really have any problems with peeing or leaking at the moment unless I have another dizzy spell and pass out -- not sure what it is, or if it's some sort of seizure. I just blank, and fall to the ground. Last time (Sat) I was with a group of people and apparently I wasn't very aware and my eyes were rolling up and darting back and forth really fast for a few seconds and I was limp all over. I came to, but was confused for a while and didn't know who people were or where I was. That's been happening for a while now. Usually my limbs hurt for a long while after, too. The one medication I'm on, gabapentin, seems to help with recovery time for episodes, but does nothing for the episodes.

I just keep getting shuffled around with doctors, getting endless blood test and scans. I see an internist at the end of this month, and another neuro in July.

I did lose my place, but I found a place to stay with a friend in a small town. I don't like the small town and it's difficult to get into the city all of the time to see my doctors. I'm working on moving back to the city so it's easier.


--natalie

Wow, I hope they find something. Good luck to you.

[CayForever]

this might be way off topic..but i thought id mention it...when i was looking for help i went to my dads GP and asked him about hormones and told him what i wanted to do, well his answer was...perhaps you could go downtown to one of the gay bars and try being gay or move to Toronto......Say what??, The next time i took my dad in to see him he apoligized but ya was not a good start.....but i did find my way.  This week on friday i goto my first TG meeting and im sure ill here alot more about rednecks and discrimination....cuz i dont really know what to expect of what is to come.

and i been on hormones now ......1 month on this day...Yeah \o/

and about the problems you having I cant really comment cuz i dont know anything, but i hope you get better.

Caylea

[Vexing]

I don't really have any problems with peeing or leaking at the moment unless I have another dizzy spell and pass out -- not sure what it is, or if it's some sort of seizure. I just blank, and fall to the ground. Last time (Sat) I was with a group of people and apparently I wasn't very aware and my eyes were rolling up and darting back and forth really fast for a few seconds and I was limp all over. I came to, but was confused for a while and didn't know who people were or where I was. That's been happening for a while now. Usually my limbs hurt for a long while after, too. The one medication I'm on, gabapentin, seems to help with recovery time for episodes, but does nothing for the episodes.

I just keep getting shuffled around with doctors, getting endless blood test and scans. I see an internist at the end of this month, and another neuro in July.

I did lose my place, but I found a place to stay with a friend in a small town. I don't like the small town and it's difficult to get into the city all of the time to see my doctors. I'm working on moving back to the city so it's easier.


--natalie

Eeek - that sounds like a fairly serious neurological complication. I wonder if you got an infection that somehow migrated to the vagus nerve?
Fingers crossed that they figure out what it is and get you all fixed up soon!

[gothique11]

Oh, I'm always having infections -- lung, bladder, flus, etc, etc. I've been on anti-biotics 4 times this year, and I keep trying to avoid them (I get so sick I have to go to the hospital and they have to give them to me). I'm trying to eat yogurt like crazy and drink cranberry juice all of the time. ATM not sick, so that's good.

[Wing Walker]

Oh, I'm always having infections -- lung, bladder, flus, etc, etc. I've been on anti-biotics 4 times this year, and I keep trying to avoid them (I get so sick I have to go to the hospital and they have to give them to me). I'm trying to eat yogurt like crazy and drink cranberry juice all of the time. ATM not sick, so that's good.

Hi, Natalie, I'm sorry to hear that you have such problems with infections.  I usually get at least one upper respiratory infection a year regardless of how I care for myself or do things like using hand sanitizer.

May I suggest that if you eat yogourt, you try Activia?  It has what I understand to be good probiotic bacteria cultures and it tastes great! 

Cranberry juice is great to help prevent bladder infections but you might want to make sure that you drink at least 2 litres of water a day.  The more that passes through you, the less a chance for infection to sneak into your urinary tract.

Have you tried echinacea?  It's a natural booster for the immune system.  I use the Jameson brand, about 1,000 mg a day, especially during cold and flu season.

After reading some of the prior postings in this thread I have to agree that you might need to see a gynecologist.  Someone in the medical establishment seems to be missing something that is simple yet big. 

I hope that you feel better soon.

Wing Walker

[Vexing]

Have you tried echinacea?

I don't want to be harsh but...
Are you serious? I think she needs fairly urgent medical attention - specifically a neurologist.
Not flower water.

[gothique11]

yes, I take vitamins, cranberry juice, yougurt, the works. They keep testing my blood for things to see if they can figure out why my immune system doesn't wanna attack the germs (instead it just attacks me).

I see an internist at the end of this month, and another Neuro in July. I hope that none of the doctors are like the one neruo I saw who treated me pretty badly for being trans. It's never a good sign when the Neuro's first question is, "So, you had a sex change?" With a squint, and the look of ewww across his face.

I'm on some medication that seems to help some, at the moment. It's just mostly a waiting game.

--natalie

[Vexing]

It's never a good sign when the Neuro's first question is, "So, you had a sex change?" With a squint, and the look of ewww across his face.

Want me to stab him?

[cindybc]

Hi Natalie, give the Echinacea a try. I have been taking it for a number of years now and I haven't even had a runny nose let alone a cold or flu in five years. It boosts the immune system. keep persevering with the Doctors but it don't hurt to try different things as well.

Cindy

[finewine]

I was just familiarising myself with various parts of this forum as a new member and read through this thread.

I'm utterly shocked at the way you've been treated, it's outrageous.  I've had my fair share of rows with medical staff but that's usually because of mistakes made rather than the bare faced prejudice you've experienced here.

I earnestly hope you get the proper, professional and comprehensive medical care that you need!  I'll be back to this thread with interest to get your news....

All the best and my sincere best wishes!!
-Jim