recurrent gyno problems

[myname1]

For seven months I have been having pelvic pain, vaginal dryness, yeast infections (according to three different doctors), bacterial vaginitis (according to one doctor), lots of white-yellowish discharge, and hip pain that comes and goes.  The hip pain radiates to my legs and lower back.  In July I was diagnosed with IBS.  The symptoms seem to disappear every time I get my period.  The symptoms are intense in some months and in other months are very mild, and sometimes I do not have all the symptoms (for example, hip pain).  I have gotten tested for STD's which all come back negative, the pap smear came back normal, and I have gotten many pelvic exams that are normal.  I also have celiac disease (under control with diet), I supposedly have interstitial cystitis (does not explain discharge and infections, etc), and I have asthma (under control).  Last year I had a miscarriage and I was in pain for six months, and then the pain and discomfort disappeared until this year when it came back.  Recently the doctor said I had an infection (got tested for STD's again--gonorrhea and clamydia), she said there were tons of white blood cells.  The doctor even suggested I go see a psychologist because my symptoms are all over the place, which I would not mind at all right now because these gyno problems are driving me crazy.  I feel very tired most of the time and doctors cannot seem to know what on earth I have (currently I am staying home, I have one child, I had to quit my job due to gyno problems, and I have a great husband).  

[myname1]

I tell the doctors all the time to test me for different things and to give me ultrasounds...etc., but they are stalling on me (most likely due to the insurance I have).  When I suggest a possible problem with the ovaries or other problems, the doctors get really defensive by brushing off the subject, or make me look like a fool (one doctor literally laughed in my face), or they tell me that I am too young to have a certain condition (I am 30 years old).  Also, I recently checked my medical records and the last doctor I saw diagnosed me with PID (after she told me I needed to see a psychologist--same doctor I mentioned previously).  Other doctors have diagnosed me with other things such as atrophic vaginitis, etc. without my knowledge (checked my med. record).  The list goes on and on.  I made an appointment already to get a second opinion outside my insurance provider.  I am paying out of pocket.   Thank you ladies for your advice and I am really keeping your advice in mind.

[Casey06]

Time to see a new doctor!
Don't give up, you will find a doctor that can help and that respects you, just keep looking, but definately give this one the boot.

[Anna-maria74]

Actually I think telling you to go and see a psychologist is an absolutely discusting thing to say. I personally - as a psychology graduate - have never heard of any psychological problem causing those sorts of physiological changes. It is possible that the reason your symptoms are "all over the place" is because there is more than one cause of them all. Each illness is not mutually exclusive. I would say to the doctor just as I have recently said to my Grans doctor if the tests are normal there are tests we have not done yet. It sounds to me like you probably have a reocurring case of chronic thrush but I dont know about the other things. Dont be fobbed off with the IBS/anxiety umbrella!