Posted by Racer on January 15, 2005, at 9:40:51
In reply to Fear of Doctors (warning: graphic!), posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 4, 2005, at 15:16:12
My only advice is to go, whatever it takes to get you there.
I do have a suggestion, though, which isn't quite at the level of advice: remember, you can fire a doctor. If you're not comfortable with a doctor, you can even fire the doctor before the exam is done -- just say, "You know, I'm not comfortable with you, I'll find another doctor thank you very much" and get dressed. It can be done.
But if you do that, do find another doctor right away. Get a good referral, so that you're going to someone who has satisfied patients. I've had horror stories about doctors, and get wound up before going, but the OB/GYN I see now is great. He was recommended by my pdoc, of all people! Dr CattleProd's wife goes to him, and since I didn't have an OB/GYN, Dr CattleProd gave me this guy's name. GREAT doctor, so nice, non-judgemental, sensitive, and the pap smear was the least uncomfortable I've ever had!
Be strong, and remember that you deserve to be treated better than you're treating yourself right now.
poster:Racer
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