Not sure how to cope.?

Question

6 months ago I was told I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and that I would have to have my ovaries removed.

I then went and saw a Gynae specialist who said that having my ovaries removed was a ridiculous thing to tell me and that she wanted to do a diagnostic laparoscopy.

Had the laparoscopy, woke up, was confirmed I had PCOS and endometriosis. Told me that without IVF there would be sod all chance of me ever having kids.

Now, after suffering with severe depression, anxiety, pain and mood swings for months, I finally went back to the doctor.

Infact I saw 3 different doctors. They told me that there was no record of me having the operation and that all they could do was prescribe me anti-depressants and send me on my way. I don't want to forget the problem, I want to address it and fix it.

Finally found another doctor who was lovely, who has found the diagnostic operation form, which has all the wrong details and says there was nothing found and that I am fine. He's investigating the case and has put a complaint into the gynae department of the hospital.

I have had such a rollercoaster of emotions through this. I am only 19 for **** sake, and I'm being told completely different things from everyone I see!

So now I just sit here crying, wondering what the h**l is going on inside me and if I'll ever be able to get it treated.

If anyone has had any experiences like this, PLEASE tell me how you coped. I would really appreciate the advice right now.

Answer 1

I am horrified to hear your story.

First of all, you need to request the full medical records from each of the doctors you had previously seen.  Also, request the records from the hospital where you had the procedure done.  You may have to pay a fee for this (and it should be a nominal fee...may 25 cents per page), but YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS!  

As a former medical transcriptionist, I am appalled to hear that you were told one thing when you awoke from your procedure only to be told now months later that something different is in your medical records!  I would hate to think you may have to have a second procedure to find out the truth.  Surely your new doctor will be able to get answers for you!

GOOD LUCK!