what about the bleeding ovary?

I am so glad things don't sound bad....hope you can relax more now...you have really had it terribly rough
bobby

Thanks

Bizi, the gyn said that bleeding ovarian cysts are pretty common and usually don't present a major problem.

The trouble at the gyn's office continues...

They are affiliated with hospital x, but my insurance makes me have everything done at hospital y. I've never had a problem getting a doctor to write an order for hospital y....

I let the girl at the gyn's office know I have to go to hospital y for the ultrasound. She said that the gyn's office couldn't book a test there. She left a written order for me to pick up at the office, so I could schedule the appointment myself....
I picked the order up yesterday, and called the hopsital- they told me only the doctor's office could book the test, and they CAN do it....

So, I had to call the gyn's office AGAIN to get the ultrasound booked. The RN I spoke to was floored when I told her what happened, "of course we can book appointments with (hospital y)!"
She took care of it, and I go for the ultrasound tomorrow.
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I found out last week that my husband doesn't have medical insurance. I left the plan when I became eligible for medicare, but didn't make any changes to his coverage. We're both supposed to have dental, but questioned that because I couldn't see them deducting any of that from his paychecks.

I called the benefits administrator (she's in OH, I'm in MA) yesterday. She said she'd look into it and call me back.
She called this morning. I didn't make any mistakes when I took myself off the policy. Someone made a mistake. She's going to reinstate his coverage.
The funny thing is, we both DO have dental. But somebody made a mistake (again), and the company has NEVER deducted anything from his paycheck. Fortunately, they won't charge us retroactively because it was an administrative error.
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Obviously, I made it to Boston and back solo in 1 piece! I did get lost a few times, even though I have GPS.

The appointment with the NP at the MS Ctr. went well. I have been feeling weaker, more tired and run down lately, but she said it's hard to tell if that's MS or not because of the GI and GYN stuff.
I have been having breakthrough neuro pain in my legs at night and want to increase the night time dose of neurontin- still waiting to hear back on that, cuz she has to ask the neuro.
I asked her about the black hole on my MRI they didn't tell me about. She said most people only want to know about new and enhancing (active lesions that take up the IV contrast), but she understood I want to know it all and expect to have my results discussed with me. I kinda gave her the 3rd degree
I have an appointment with the neurologist in July.
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So, just a bunch of BS to deal with.
No rest for the wicked I guess.

Well, I am glad that the gyn was finally able to schedule your appointment...that would have infuriated me....ugh!
Congratulations on making the trip to boston...yeah!!!!!
Thanks for the update and I think you are amazing keeping up with all of this.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

you are amazing and so bright...and so very brave!!
bobby

Thank you, ladies!

I had the ultrasound. The TV ("innie") part was pretty painful though. The tech said it was pressure from the cysts. She was in there for a while. Oh well, it's over with.
With that gyn's office, God only knows when I'll get the results.

When the gastro said I had a 4cm cyst, I was puzzled because I thought the ovaries were pretty teeny. I asked the tech about it, and she said that an ovary is about the size of an almond, and cysts usually hang off. I was picturing it inside.... You find out something new everyday.

the ovary is pretty small and that is a significant cyst.
bizi

I thought so too, but according to the gyn it's not very big. I read that they can get as big as 8 cm!

Kay

I remember when I had the cyst. It was a 2cm for over 2 years. They
did a ultrasound every 6 months. And I remember that my primary(original
one) told me that if it grew she would send me to a gyn. Or if it was ever
sore or hurting. It never seemed to change, except it did start hurting.

I had a new primary, that sent me to a gyn, because it bothered me, two
and 1//2 years later. And it was decided to take it out. The Gyn, said
that when they start hurting leaving them in isn't good.

Donna

(Turned out mine was really 4 cm instead of 2cm, the gyn was surprised.)

Dear Kay,
Yes, thanks for teaching us something!

WOW. That is huge. You managed to get med and dental insurance straightened out. That's amazing.

Have a good week.

M.