Unfortunately I am also a survivor of sexual assault by a medical professional. I therefore have "issues" with trust in regard to male practitioners as well as the lithotomy position. I have been scheduled and cancelled laparoscopies 3 times in the past 6 months related to anxiety issues with the general anesthesia/lithotomy combination. I am trying to find a sensitive and compassionate doc in the long island area to just do an exploratory laparotomy to find the cause of this pelvic pain and possible have an end to this 15 month nightmare.
I am under the care of a pain management practice that has now placed me on a Duragesic patch which helps some. Initially I was taking Methadone, but I refused to take it following my last hospitalization due to the way I was treated as the medication has a bad connotation. I was called an addict, I was told that I was drug seeking, and was also told that I was dillusional because of it.
I do hope some one out there care recommend some on the eastern seabord who is kind.
please feel free to Email me at momofverymany@aol.com
Thank you, Dawn