Filed Complaint With Medical Board Against OB/GYN

I filed an official complaint with the Medical Board in my state against the OB/GYN that lied to me and said that I did not need a pain-block injection before he performed an endometrial biopsy on me--because the procedure only lasted a few seconds and the pain would last just that amount of time and only be a bad menstrual cramp. I am experiencing all the classic symptoms of Rape Trauma Syndrome (I looked up my symptoms from being in a kind of shock or responses from being sexually battered). This is just the first step; I will likely file a lawsuit against the doctor after finding out what the Medical Board says/tells me to do.

Have a great day!

Many years ago I had what basically amounted to a D&C, after another procedure two days earlier. The doctor used no anesthetic - there are no words to describe the pain! The nurse was holding me down the whole time. I can handle a lot of pain and I'm usually one of those 'suffer in silence' types, but I had no control over the screams coming out of my mouth. At one point (actually twice), the doctor told me, "Stop it! Be quiet! You're going to upset the other patients!" That is a quote - exactly what he said. I remember it like it was yesterday and I will never be able to forget it. A few years after this happened, I thought I recognized his name (he wasn't my regular Dr.) in an article I read - he had lost his license to practice after losing a patient to a hemorrhage. Apparently, he had a very 'questionable' history.

I'm so sorry that this happened to you. Please don't let that idiot doctor cause you any more issues - find a counselor that you can talk to and work through this. Don't allow him to cause you any more harm than he already has. And please let us know what the Medical Board says. (Try to) have a peaceful day.

I'm very sorry to hear of your outrageous experience. Yes, please get some counseling right away.

FYI - I filed a complaint with my State Medical Board 2 years ago & their response was "No laws were broken, case closed". I could not find an atty to take my case after that. I hope you have better luck with yours.

Cary

Outragous!!!!

I just cant imagine!

Whatever they say...fight this because that is just hor-ro-cious..sorry not sure of the spelling.

Your a brave woman to have not punch the daylights out of him and hope you make a mark on this jerks record!

I am sorry this happened to you too. Those experiences do stay with you forever.

I had a similar issue. I was in the hospital having a kidney stone and was in terrible pain. Both the nurses and the doctors were treating me like I was over reacting. After awhile the doc comes in stating he needs to do an internal female exam. This was NOT my first kidney stone and this made no sense to me. I told them I was in too much pain for them to stick something in around that area. But he said I had to. I too was screaming at points and he gets disgusted and says give me your hand. I was like what? Give me your hand. I did, he pulls me up from laying with my legs in the stirrups to sitting up. He takes my hand guides it between my legs, puts my hand around the speculum and says you push it in. I refused, he finished the exam amongst my crying and left. I was admitted for surprise, a kidney stone. I wish I would have filed or a complaint or sued his behind. During that hospital stay, I remember because I was watching the superbowl. A male nurse comes in and gives me a shot for pain. After that I have some weird memories of being wheeled down the hallway and going into a dark room. I also remember being wheeled back to my room. I have no memories or proof anything happened just a weird feeling inside. It was late on a Sat. night, why be wheeled to a dark room. I just pray nothing happened.

I wish you all the luck, we should not be treated this way!!

Good morning Talon, and thanks so much for your great advice. What are other options for redress other than the Medical Board or lawsuits; is it filing a complaint with the administrator of the medical center he works out of ? I don't want to do that because there are other doctors that work out of the same medical center who have taken excellent care of me, and I don't want them to drop me from their care like a hot potato for obvious reasons.

I understand about moving on to protect myself from emotional, psychological and financial ruin; I've had to do it numerous times, probably too many to count. I also know that I have to forgive the doctor for doing what he did, as I obey and give God the burden to repay for the wrong done and it is no longer on my shoulders to carry around. That doesn't mean I have to let the man touch or even talk to me again, however.

It is just so absolutely horrible that I am having to deal with yet ANOTHER addition to my history of being sexually abused, not to mention my extensive lifetime history of physical and psychological trauma, per Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that I deal with daily on many fronts, plus Major Depression and Anxiety/Panic Attacks. Unless I have a doctor's appointment and I am there and feel safe, I cannot be alone (even in a grocery store) but for only very short periods of time once again, or even at home; I have to be with my husband. There's the option of hanging out with my mother-in-law when I can't be with him, as she is a very loving and compassionate person, as well as a skilled home-care nurse and has dealt with people enduring trauma. It's getting very stressful for my husband, as his job demands do not allow him to be with me for long periods of time, and HE knows that I should not be alone at the house. I won't hurt myself--that doesn't solve anything.

I am just so scared that when I am alone (especially in a store), I am going to start crying and not be able to stop, and have another panic attack and not be able to drive myself home.

When I can get to the store, I am spending way too much money to purchase anything I think we may need in one trip, so that I will not have to go back for a very long time...and being permanently physically and mentally disabled, I don't have that kind of money.

I am just holding on until I can see my therapist sometime next week (couldn't get hold of her yesterday), and I know she will help me sort things out.

Right now I just concentrate on being here with people like you online, who are so great and such a God-send, and also enjoying the beautiful sunny days, the birds and squirrels, and the sunsets. My husband is very supportive and loving, and keeps me on solid ground mentally with his ability to think abstractly when my mind wants to just wig out.

Have a great day, Talon, and a wonderful weekend.

--Camylou

I'm confused here like crazy! That procedure is done time and time again in offices everywhere with out the use of anything more then a benzocaine or some type numbing wash or spray. It requires only a tiny piece of the wall along with cell scraping. The on pipette is designed to get that by a turning motion of the instruments themselves.

Im not sure why it caused so much pain for you but it shouldn't have and that's the more troubling factor.

Not sure what the license board will do or say or what action would be expected but if you've not got the notes from the procedure you need to.

Good luck

I think it really depends on the extent to which they dilate the cervix (diameter-wise).

Oh you would know!! That's the most uncomfortable part of the entire procedure and it's generally done before, hours, maybe a day depending on method used. More then 1 or 2 samples is strange though.

Damages are proven by hard evidence. What tyoe of evidence do your physical and mental health records contain that would prove that this dr injured you to the level required for a malpractive suit to be successful ? Proof of physical and/or mental damages raising to the level needed, just isn't there based on what you've said here.

What is really irritating to me is the way a medical group will stick together and/or circle the wagons when a colleague is called on potentially unethical behavior. I was overdosed by an anesthesiologist and ended up in a coma. I recall the anesthesiologist actually saying oops I think I gave u too much right before I went in for surgery and woke up a day later. A physician/colleague who was following up on my case (neurologist) asked me some pretty strange questions during follow-up exams making me wonder what in the heck happened.

When I was pressured to seek legal representation by a family member the attorney said the particular medical group was sued all the time but it's tough to fight unless the injury is blatant.

On one hand I can understand the need to prevent frivolous lawsuits from being lodged but so many borderline cases where someone is injured or has permanent negative after effects are just swept under the rug until a truly incompetent physician seriously maims or kills someone.

Sorry for the rant but it's a topic that really strikes a chord with me personally. I wish you the best and hope you can get through this.