elizzza811
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A couple of weeks ago I went to a new family doctor (internal medicine). Because my neurologist didn't seem to think my day/night sporadic 'sweat attacks' were seizure-related, I asked this doctor to order a (female) hormone panel on me. He wouldn't do it though? And I remember in the past multiple family doctors checking my female hormone levels for fewer symptoms, so I'm trying to figure out what's up?
I know this doctor (during my appointment) thought I had Medicare (since the receptionists hadn't updated my insurance information in my chart, only in the computer), and this doctor had tried to dissuade me at first by saying my 'insurance might not pay'. But when I persisted he smiled and went on to play dumb by saying, "I wouldn't even begin to know which panel to order on you anyway since there are sooo many." Huh? If I remember correctly estradiol, progesterone, and I specifically requested he check my testosterone levels for certain 'sex-related issues'. I would think that sweats combined with trouble climaxing would certainly medically justify these tests?
He ended up referring me to a gyno, and quite frankly I don't feel I should have to spread my legs to have my hormone levels tested (sorry), especially since I don't even have a cervix anymore. And when I got smart with him and asked him why they keep doing PAPs on me when I don't even have a cervix, he fired back, "Well you should ask them!"
I know this doctor (during my appointment) thought I had Medicare (since the receptionists hadn't updated my insurance information in my chart, only in the computer), and this doctor had tried to dissuade me at first by saying my 'insurance might not pay'. But when I persisted he smiled and went on to play dumb by saying, "I wouldn't even begin to know which panel to order on you anyway since there are sooo many." Huh? If I remember correctly estradiol, progesterone, and I specifically requested he check my testosterone levels for certain 'sex-related issues'. I would think that sweats combined with trouble climaxing would certainly medically justify these tests?
He ended up referring me to a gyno, and quite frankly I don't feel I should have to spread my legs to have my hormone levels tested (sorry), especially since I don't even have a cervix anymore. And when I got smart with him and asked him why they keep doing PAPs on me when I don't even have a cervix, he fired back, "Well you should ask them!"