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FallBride05
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Birth Control Question
okay, so I have one pack of my BP left. My dr last year wrote out the prescription for me and it was for a years worth.
Here's my problem and question: I'm DEATHLY terrified of doctors. To the point where I tend to pass out during exams. It's an awful phobia to have. In your experience, does your Dr. make you come in for an exam before writing you another prescription?
I've been procrastinating calling my Drs. office....
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Posted 1/23/06 1:26 PM 
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SuzBride
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Re: Birth Control Question
Mine would make me come in for an annual appt. once my year worht was done - before she would write a prescription for another year worth. If I needed another pack because mine would run out before the appt, they would give me a hold-over pack (1 month) as long as I made an appt.
I hate doctors too - my yearly is next tuesday and I am feeling sick about it. If it wasn't for the fact I need BC, I would probably never go (I know that is bad, but I HATE going). 
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Posted 1/23/06 1:30 PM
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andri
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Re: Birth Control Question
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
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Posted 1/23/06 1:43 PM
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WedHead
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by FallBride05
okay, so I have one pack of my BP left. My dr last year wrote out the prescription for me and it was for a years worth.
Here's my problem and question: I'm DEATHLY terrified of doctors. To the point where I tend to pass out during exams. It's an awful phobia to have. In your experience, does your Dr. make you come in for an exam before writing you another prescription?
I've been procrastinating calling my Drs. office....
Sorry you're so afraid of MDs, but I wouldn't skip your annual gyno appt. I think that's one doctor you don't want to avoid. Think of it this way - your annual visit could help prevent a ton of visits if god forbid you have a problem down the line that goes undetected.
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Posted 1/23/06 1:44 PM
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FallBride05
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
Ugh! I don't think my dr would do that, only because I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to see me as much as I don't want to see her. She actually had the nurse right "F" in my file for "Fainter" I don't know much more embarrasing it can be to faint in the middle of your annual exam! 
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Posted 1/23/06 1:45 PM
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BHW
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Re: Birth Control Question
I doubt the Dr. will write another prescription w/o seeing you especially since you haven't gone in 1 year. My Dr. usually writes prescriptions for 6-8 months. The only time I got a few refills w/o seeing her was when my prescription was going to run out before my appointment (it can take up to 2 months to get an appointment at my Dr.'s office).
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Posted 1/23/06 1:47 PM
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SuzBride
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
OMG  I would have to switch doctors!
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Posted 1/23/06 1:53 PM
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SomethingBlu
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by FallBride05
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
Ugh! I don't think my dr would do that, only because I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to see me as much as I don't want to see her. She actually had the nurse right "F" in my file for "Fainter" I don't know much more embarrasing it can be to faint in the middle of your annual exam!
OMG, she Scarlet Lettered you...
Seriously, sorry you are terrified. But I agree, the yearly (PAP!!) is one appointment you want to keep! Maybe they can give you something to calm your anxiety?
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Posted 1/23/06 2:30 PM
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TreAnt425
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
Mine too! It STINKS!
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Posted 1/23/06 2:34 PM
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Blu-ize
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Re: Birth Control Question
You really need to go and get your pap anyway. Can you take something for the anxiety before hand so you don't get so stressed out?
I would call your regular doc and get a script for xanax or valium..
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Posted 1/23/06 2:52 PM
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FallBride05
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Re: Birth Control Question
Yeah Sasha - I'm scarlet letterd!!! Like that Seinfeld episode!!!
Thanks Ladies - I know,,,, I'm 35 and NEED TO GET OVER IT!!!!
I called the office and they are going to call in a script for 2 months and then I have to make an appointment. I know how important it is.
I have a bottle of ativan for anxiety that I'm very frugle with. Unfortunately, I get myself soooooooooo worked up that even my anti anxiety meds don't work!
It really is rather pathetic and embarrasing!
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Posted 1/23/06 3:02 PM
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glinda_goodwitch
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by FallBride05
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
Ugh! I don't think my dr would do that, only because I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to see me as much as I don't want to see her. She actually had the nurse right "F" in my file for "Fainter" I don't know much more embarrasing it can be to faint in the middle of your annual exam!
I'll give you one more embarrassing one: my gyno asked me if I had been abused ever, because I was crying and so scared to have an annual exam. Of course I haven't. I just had such a fear that I had been building up for years. But it's not so bad now that I've gotten used to it. But that was really embarrassing.
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Posted 1/23/06 3:08 PM
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glinda_goodwitch
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Re: Birth Control Question
Back to your question. Really, I think you should just go and have it done because it's better to get in the habit of going than to skip for years and years. I know that's not what you want to hear, but it really is the healthiest thing for you. Why don't you have your DH drive you and you can have a drink beforehand to relax you? I know it won't help a lot but it can cut the edge. I used to really be so scared to have an exam, it was terrible.
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Posted 1/23/06 3:10 PM
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Blu-ize
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by FallBride05
Yeah Sasha - I'm scarlet letterd!!! Like that Seinfeld episode!!!
Thanks Ladies - I know,,,, I'm 35 and NEED TO GET OVER IT!!!!
I called the office and they are going to call in a script for 2 months and then I have to make an appointment. I know how important it is.
I have a bottle of ativan for anxiety that I'm very frugle with. Unfortunately, I get myself soooooooooo worked up that even my anti anxiety meds don't work!
It really is rather pathetic and embarrasing!
Sounds like you need stronger meds....
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Posted 1/23/06 3:12 PM
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FallBride05
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by FallBride05
Yeah Sasha - I'm scarlet letterd!!! Like that Seinfeld episode!!!
Thanks Ladies - I know,,,, I'm 35 and NEED TO GET OVER IT!!!!
I called the office and they are going to call in a script for 2 months and then I have to make an appointment. I know how important it is.
I have a bottle of ativan for anxiety that I'm very frugle with. Unfortunately, I get myself soooooooooo worked up that even my anti anxiety meds don't work!
It really is rather pathetic and embarrasing!
Sounds like you need stronger meds....
Yeah, like a knock over the head with a brick!!
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Posted 1/23/06 3:16 PM
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FallBride05
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by glinda_goodwitch
Posted by FallBride05
Posted by andri
Be happy its only once a year..mine writes it out for only 6 months at a time. That means 2 visits per year- mandatory!
Ugh! I don't think my dr would do that, only because I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to see me as much as I don't want to see her. She actually had the nurse right "F" in my file for "Fainter" I don't know much more embarrasing it can be to faint in the middle of your annual exam!
I'll give you one more embarrassing one: my gyno asked me if I had been abused ever, because I was crying and so scared to have an annual exam. Of course I haven't. I just had such a fear that I had been building up for years. But it's not so bad now that I've gotten used to it. But that was really embarrassing.
OMG!!! I hate having this phobia!! I get nervous even at the eye doctor!!
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Posted 1/23/06 3:17 PM
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ShortBride
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Re: Birth Control Question
I agree with everyone that this is one type of dr. that you don't want to miss an annual exam, too much could go wrong
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Posted 1/23/06 3:37 PM
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JanuaryBride06
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Re: Birth Control Question
Please, please, please go to see this doctor - this is the one that you really shouldn't avoid!
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Posted 1/23/06 3:40 PM
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nygirl77
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Re: Birth Control Question
Mine would definitely make me come in.
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Posted 1/23/06 3:54 PM
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Blu-ize
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Re: Birth Control Question
Posted by FallBride05
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by FallBride05
Yeah Sasha - I'm scarlet letterd!!! Like that Seinfeld episode!!!
Thanks Ladies - I know,,,, I'm 35 and NEED TO GET OVER IT!!!!
I called the office and they are going to call in a script for 2 months and then I have to make an appointment. I know how important it is.
I have a bottle of ativan for anxiety that I'm very frugle with. Unfortunately, I get myself soooooooooo worked up that even my anti anxiety meds don't work!
It really is rather pathetic and embarrasing!
Sounds like you need stronger meds....
Yeah, like a knock over the head with a brick!!
Well, whatever works
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Posted 1/23/06 3:54 PM
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MrsP2Be
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Re: Birth Control Question
I have to go every 6 months too..and to be honest I think the "whole hour wait then let me see you for 5 minutes" bothers me more than the actual exam.
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Posted 1/23/06 6:18 PM
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BrideInBlue
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Re: Birth Control Question
Not that its a good idea not to go but i know there was a study recently that said if you had consistently normal paps then you didnt need to go every year but every 3 instead. I dont know if any doctors have adopted this policy yet im sure not because they wouldnt get paid for the visits as often but if you are that bad with the exams it might be worth it to look into that and bring it up to your doctor.
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Posted 1/23/06 8:40 PM
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