C.M. asks from Denham Springs, LA on January 19, 2008
Anyone Know of a GYN They Would Recommend in the Baton Rouge Area?
For women that have problems with their cycles? The doctor seems to think I am dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome that makes me insulin resistant and sent me for a pelvic ultrasound but the radiologist said my ovaries do not look polycystic. I have been taking prometrium to regulate me for the last 3 yrs. but it is not working anymore. Now I am not having cycles at all. I have seen an endocronologist to and he said there was nothing wrong with me. My primary care doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. I took glucophage but had an allergic reaction to it and had to stop taking it. I had my tubes tied so I do not need the OB part. She is really pushing birth control pills and I do not want to take them. I have taken them several different times and I have always had breakthrough bleeding among other issues. Also the pill she is wanting me to take cost almost $60.00 amonth! I feel as if she does not know what to do to help me anymore. I was thinking about getting a second opinion. I really like the doctor I am seeing but I just think she might not be able to help me anymore. She is wanting me to take the pill for 6 months but what will happen when I quit. I think this is just a temp. solution to my problem. I am not sure what to do. Any advice would be appreciated.
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J.B. answers from Florence on April 29, 2008
When I lived there, I used Dr. Randall Brown, too. He is so great and knows what he's talking about. He answered any question I asked him. Hope this helps!
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T.R. answers from Baton Rouge on January 27, 2008
Hi C.
Sorry to hear about what you are going though.
After I got my tubes tied I became irregular and was like that for 5yrs with the heavy bleeding and too many clots. I couldn't take it any more. My doctor and I tried many things that didn't work at first then I came to the conclusion that I would just end it all and had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago. My doctor was and still is Dr. Steven Feigley at the Womens Hospital. He is a very good doctor. At least I think so.
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T. answers from Chattanooga on January 19, 2008
Try Dr. Gary Mills. He is an OB/GYN and he is great! He has an office in Hixson and one at Erlanger.
J.B. answers from Florence on April 29, 2008
When I lived there, I used Dr. Randall Brown, too. He is so great and knows what he's talking about. He answered any question I asked him. Hope this helps!
C.H. answers from Lafayette on January 20, 2008
There is a wonderful Dr. in Lafayette. It is about 1 hr. from Baton Rouge. It would be a drive but worth it. I was diagnosed with polycystic by Dr. Daniel Bourque after I was misdiagnosed by another Dr. My other Dr. told me that there was nothing wrong with me and didn't know why I wasn't getting pg. I went to Dr. Bourque and had bloodwork and ultrasound to confirm my diagnoses. I also followed the SouthBeach diet to reduce my carbs therefore decreasing my insulin resistance. The diet along with glucophage made a huge difference in my symptoms. 3 months after my med and diet change I became pg. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bourque. I know that God is the reason I have 3 beautiful children but I also thank Dr. Bourque.
J.H. answers from Birmingham on January 19, 2008
Maggis(Margaret Sommerrall) is wonderful. I recommend her to my patients that want GYN only. Janet Davis is also wonderful but her practice might be full. mBoth are at Brookwood;
M.T. answers from Birmingham on January 20, 2008
It sounds like you really do need to find a good doc!! If you lived in the Birmingham area I could recommend a few to you. I hope you find the help you need!!
D.C. answers from Birmingham on January 19, 2008
I dont know how close you are to Jasper but I see Dr. Woodrow Herring. Hes at Family Heath Associates. I can tell you how to get there. I use him for everything GYN, OB, Pediatrician, Family. All of it. I love him. I also have PCOS. Its a syndrom which means that you can suffer from all,or one of the symptoms. My ovaries dont look polycystic either, But I suffer from the insulin intolerence, facial hair, Wieght gain, and some cycle issues. I think a second oppinion is a good idea. There may be something she just hasnt thought of. Good luck.
L.O. answers from Baton Rouge on January 20, 2008
I see Dr. Randall Brown at Womans Hospital. He is wonderful. My whole family sees him. He will do his very best to help you and if he can't he will find a specialist who can. He has done wonders for the problems that have gone on in my family.
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