I have the worst gyno in the world....

[JuiciCouture]

I posted yesterday about the Nordette and Levora problem.. I decided to call my gyno office and ask her to change my prescription back to Nordette. After playing phone tag a few times (from yesterday until this morning), She has her assistant call to tell me that I want to go on Levora. I said- No I didnt like that pill, I wanted Nordette. So she cops an attitude and says.. "Well, The Dr says they are the same thing, and if you didnt like Levora, You wont like Nordette." ....... So I proceed to explain that I was already on Nordette for 2 years with no problems, Made the switch to Levora and my skin went nuts. .......She says "The Dr says its the same thing. So........... Its....the same thing." And I was floored. Why is she arguing with me on this?? So I basically told her I wanted to go back on it because Estrostep Fe (the one she gave me) wasnt covered by my insurance, and therefore was very expensive, not to mention I wanted to re-try the Nordette and see if it makes a difference. She was like "....Ummmmmm..... I guess Ill talk to the doctor and I guuuuesss... Ill call it in." and then the B Hangs up on me!!!!! What the HECK was THAT all about??? So I dont even know if she approved it, Or what really happened there. If going back on Nordette doesnt screw my skin up worse I will be so happy because if I have to call there again about my prescription Im going to tear my hair out.

[BorderGirl]

I hate things like that!!! Hope they called in Nordette for you

[uglynow]

WHAT?!!
That is completely uncalled for. OMIGOODNESS I would throw a fit if they did that to me. How dare she treat you like that. I believe every dr.'s office has a sign posted somewhere about how patients are to be treated with the utmost respect and conscience and it does not sound like they're doing that. That doctor needs to know what her assistant is doing.

I would call the Dr. and DEMAND for HER to call me back. I hate those snippy phone nurse wannabes who are sooo nosey they always ask what you're calling about just to know. I've gotten to the point where I say "I'm calling about a matter that I'd like to discuss privately with my doctor, so I'd appreciate it if you could have her call me back", they're always so pushy: "but what should I tell her it's about?" "just tell her I really need to speak with her as soon as possible, it's very important, thank you".
It's YOUR body, and you should put in it what YOU see fit. No ifs ands or buts about it.
Sometimes we have to take our healthcare into our own hands.

Please don't take that crap. It is their DUTY to treat you with respect and do anything and everything to ensure you're happy and comfortable with what you're taking.
Don't speak to that loser bag again, it's between you and your doctor - stand your ground and demand to be treated with respect.
aaargghh!! Good Luck!!

[uglynow]

oh, you can call your pharmacy directly to check if it's been changed, and you can probably speak to the pharmacist and explain the situation - they may just switch it for you (it's a long shot but you never know!).

If it hasn't been called in - I'd say "let the butt-kicking commence"

[JuiciCouture]

I am laughin so hard at your comment "let the butt kicking commence!" lol that was so funny... Cuz its actually exactly how I feel right now!
She hung up on me twice yesterday too...She asked me what my presciption number was, I told her I didnt see a number on my prescription and she copped a huge attitude and goes "NO..THE PHAR-MA-CY NUMBER." then i gave it to her and she hung up on me. Then called back, and asked me what the pill was I wanted, and hung up on me after I told her. I was like .....?????? are u kidding!
Anyway- Im so nervous about taking Nordette again... They told me its going to work exactly like Levora did. SO Im like..Well maybe my body changed and I should have given the Estrostep a try... Oh man I hate dealing with pills and doctors. I guess im going to try the nordette again...wait it out and see how my skin reacts.. And then if it doesnt improve..Ill give her suggestion a try.
{removed} OH well I guess I will have to do trial and error on myself.