"Comming out" to Doctor

[Moe]

I went in to the doctor to have a general physical, and in an off way, to have him look into my little gyno problem.

Conclusion: "Why, yes, I do feel the lumps you were speaking of"

Me: "what do you think it could be?"

Dr.: "Breast cancer is quite rere in males, though it does appear from time to time, though rarely bi-laterally"

Me: "meaning..."

Dr.: "well, you have lumps of almost equal size in each breast, so that woud suggest to me that it is not cancer"

Me: "right, then what"

Dr.: "ahve you had similar symptoms in the past?"

Me: "no"

***fast forward to conversation a few days later***

Dr.: "Have you ever used steroids?"

Me: "er, um, no???"

Dr.: "sre you sure...I mean, is it possile that you took something you were unsure of, or are you taking in any kind of over-the-counter supplements, because alot of them have steroids in them"

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based on that statement alone, perhaps I should go and find myself a new doc.

however, I insisted that I had done nothing that would have brought about said symptoms [patently untrue].

I later called him back and left him a message to the effect of my having not been completely up front with him with regard to my "medical" history, as I was not in a position to act in full disclosure when we spoke over the phone.

I have yet to speak with him again, but when I do, how do I best breach the AS thing while keeping in mind that the hospital is directly affiliated with my place of work.

In general, how does one bring up the subject of AS with a medical professional?

please inform as I will be going in on Saturday morning.

 

[Moe]

How do I approach the subject? I am seeing the Doc on Saturday...

 

[musclepup]

Well the information you share with your doctor should stay between you and him. Anything you share with him must be kept confidential, therefore I do not think you have anything to worry about.

B

 

[genarr3]

Dr.: "sre you sure...I mean, is it possile that you took something you were unsure of, or are you taking in any kind of over-the-counter supplements, because alot of them have steroids in them"

Bro I don't understand why you had such a problem with him saying this. He was giving you an opening to say maybe it was something OTC.

 

[ultragainz]

tell him you took some andro

 

[rugger88]

Doctor- Patient confidentiality pretty much states that what is said between you and the doc stays between the doc. The only time a doc can report you to law enforcement is if you are or are going to cause any harm to anyone else or put somebody's life in danger. More info can be found on this subject on the net. IMO there's no point going to the doc if your not going to tell him what he needs to know. Good Luck. By the way are these bumps or Knots right under your nips and about a quarter in diameter?

 

[Whiskey]

my friend told his doc he uses. had to get blood work for his thyroid problem. Doc. tried to tell him a lot of stuff about how bad it is and so on. THat was it, then the doc went on with the exam.

Whiskey

 

[ultragainz]

dont ever tell your doc you are on roids!!!...it can be put in your profile....some docs are cool with it some are not..

 

[Riker29]

Read this:


http://209.11.101.244/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1163124#post1163124

 

[Whiskey]

good info!!

Whiskey

 

[Moe]

So my Saturday conversation with the doctor should go something like this:

er...um...thats right, I mean, it WAS andro I was using a few months back...see I have this friend that works at GNC and he gives me all of the customer returns that I want, including the andro.

I was reluctant to mention this in the telephone conversation that I had with the doctor the other day because I was at work at the time, and on a cell phone to boot. I know andro is not illegal, but there are a great many people who believe use of said products is wrong. I stated that I was not currently using said products, but I have in fact used them in the past, even the very recent past.

I brought up the topic of steroids because I have had friends that have used in the past and have experienced similar problems to the ones I am having. I started on the andro because I sdidnt want to subject myself to the side effects of illegal drugs [holding back a laugh]. Now I am just as bad off as if I had stuck some kind needle in my ass.

As far as my andro use goes, I know the bottle says to only take 6 pills per day but I was taking 18 or so. I just figured that if 6 were good, then 18 would be 3 times as good. Now I have these lumps that hurt all the time, and I feel like some kind of mutant [tear rolls down cheek]. I can't even take off my shirt with someone else in the room anymore.

I need help doc...what should I do?

 

[Moe]

question Riker:

Do are the insurance companies permitted similar leverage in dealing with former drug addicts and/or alcoholics? Smokers? These, while in many cases not ILLEGAL are still lifestyle choices that will knowingly effect one's health. Or, is this at least part and parcel of the stigma attached to AS?

 

[Hengst]

for crying out loud........ be honest with your doctor.

 

[Bubba]

Don't tell him unless you are absolutely sure he is gonna keep the info between you and him. Doctor confidentiality means that he can't tell anybody your info but it can go in your file. That file is open to other Doc's and can be shared. There are several OTC drugs that can cause gyno. Blame one of them and get your surgery covered under insurance.

 

[Your_Moms_Kneepads]

Bro I don't understand why you had such a problem with him saying this. He was giving you an opening to say maybe it was something OTC.

I couldnt agree more. Tell him it was ANDRO-not ANADROL!!!!

 

[mvmaxx]

Bro I don't understand why you had such a problem with him saying this. He was giving you an opening to say maybe it was something OTC.

EXACTLY!! The insurance company can't do crap if your taking "andro" <wink wink>

 

[muscle-doc]

the 1 % of breast cancer its the % in a male

maybe you tell him you use Roids for a synusithis process for long time...
but i think, the true its the best

 

[badass_R1]

Bro, just tell him. After I told my Doc, we have never a better relationship. Everything is out on the table, and then he can give you his honest oppinion. What he thinks you really should do about the problem. I am telling you it is a good thing. All he is doing now is beating around the bush and your wasting his time and your money.

 

[LONE_AZ]

Do not tell the DOC you use or ever have used AS. Very bad idea. The information you give him is private but insurance companies can also access your medical history when making treatment decisions. Tell the doc you used pro-hormones. They have been known to cause Gyno. But only tell the Doc if you have to say you have had them since puberty and they are bothering you now i.e. painful. Sometimes that just happens for no reason at all in male with pre-existing Gyno. Trust me Bro, I have been through it. If you play your cards right insurance will flip the bill for surgery if needed.

 

[xtreme165]

Get a surgical kit and remove them yourself! NO JUST KIDDING! Just tell him and all info is kept confidential just make sure you tell him that confidentiality is a big thing with you! good luck and keep us posted.