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Ruth |
I just turned 51 last month and have been bothered with 3 fibroids over the past 4 years. I have tried natural approaches hoping they would reduce, the symptoms go away – but to no avail. I have had extremely heavy bleeding for 3 days straight each month for 10 months in a row and this left me anemic. Now, over the last 3 months there has been a real growth surge in the fibroids and one especially has really grown and is very painful and feels huge. In addition to the already extreme bleeding, for the last 2 months I have had heavy mid-cycle bleeding – – a new huge period all over again! I can’t take this any longer. I saw my doctor yesterday and she wants to do a catscan next week. 1. How soon can I get in to see you for this procedure (I live in Texas). I am really feeling an urgency to take care of this this month. I am afraid of waiting any longer and having any more periods like I have been experiencing. 2. Is the catscan sufficient material to bring with me, or do I need a current ultrasound as well? I had an ultrasound done a year ago, if this would be okay. My doctor saw a more urgent need for catscan and ruled out ultrasound. Thank you, |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Ruth- |
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Jan |
Hello, I’m 42 I have a large fibroid 10.4×9.2×11.5cm off the fundal region of the uterus (subserosal fibroid) there is no fluid in the cul-de-sac. there are no adnexal masses. The endometrial stripe measures 16mm. the right ovary is 3.1×2.6×2.7 left is 1.9×2.1×2.1cm I have had no problem with bleeding ever. And all blood work looks good. Would you treat me with out it being a hysterectomy? Looking for another option ! oh by the way what I just typed I really don’t know what it means. thanks waiting for reply PS I have a ppo insurance but I’m in New Jersey Maybe in Calf for vacation…………. Wishfull |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Jan- |
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LOLA |
Dear Dr. DelJuno, |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Lola- |
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Michaela |
Dear Lola, You remind me of my situation more than four years ago, when I was at the end of my wits trying to find answers where my previous gynecologists failed to come through with a decent solution for my fibroids. I don’t know what state you live in, but regardless of your location, you need to identify an insurance broker who can find a private health insurance package of the PPO type, with in and out-of-network coverages. I work in this industry and I find that several companies offer this possibility. But by all means do not let your Kaiser lapse, because your current condition will be considered pre-existing by design. It will take some research, but that’s what good brokers do. If I were you, I wouldn’t give up my dream just yet! Good Luck, Mica |
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Linda |
Dear Dr. Del Juno, See you on Thursday, |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Linda- |
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Michelle |
Dear Dr. del Junco, I, too, am having significant “female problems” and have been since 1985. I am 40 years old, married (2 1/2 years) and have no children. I would like to conceive, but have not been blessed yet. I had both fallopian tubes unblocked in 1985. In 1990 I had surgery to correct my left ovary from being adhered to the back of my uterus and I had a tumor removed from the right ovary. 1994 I had a cyst removed from the right ovary. 1997 I had a tumor(from the right ovary) removed along with the right ovary. Now I’m experiencing severe abdominal pain and bleeding for a month now. I’m not bleeding heavy, just spotting. All my blood tests came back o.k. (liver, kidney, thyroid). The doctor recommended that I take birth control pills, but I had adverse reactions to them in the past. Unfortunately, I am enrolled in an HMO and was forced to fight for a ultrasound, which is scheduled for next week. I am currently getting paperwork in order to enroll with Cigna Insurance plan. Do you accept this insurance? I reside in Georgia, but I am willing to do whatever is necessary in order to get the best treatment. I do not have a diagnosis of what my problem could be. I can only speculate (maybe adhesions from a previous surgery, a cyst, fibroid…) |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Michelle- |
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Aurora |
Dear Dr. del Junco, Unfortunately, I have been having a hard time In the meantime, my questions are these: I also want to say thanks for giving women hope Thanks |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Aurora- |
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Michaela |
Dear Aurora, As a former fibroid/ovarian cyst/polyp/endo patient, and as a current insurance broker I can tell you your best bet is to get into a group for health coverage. The most the pre-existing condition can be excluded is 12 months, unless you had some previous coverage in which case the respective amount of time will be deducted from the 12 months. Not knowing which state you reside in leaves a lot of specific questions unanswered, but generically speaking a PPO-type with out-of- network coverage or a traditional package of 80/20 will get you the coverage, even delayed due to the pre-existing condition (a more detailed discussion on “how to” document it is appropriate only when more info is available from you). Hope this gives you a mini view of the large picture. Good luck with your search! Mica |