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MadameMarque -> RE: Did I break my.... (10/6/2007 4:49:47 AM)
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Okay, I'll play...
Try this, http://www.ahirc.org/cat_list.cfm?cat=31&st=x_IN
and here, http://www.ahirc.org/state_indx.cfm?st=x_IN,
for starters. If it doesn't feature a clinic near enough to you, call the ones listed, and ask for guidance, till you find what you need.
When you are seen by a low cost clinic, they will decide whether you need to be referred to a specialist (unlikely, I'm strictly guessing), and probably, if you are referred by the low cost clinic, the specialist will also treat you on a sliding scale, by arrangement with the clinic.
You should also start looking into whether you qualify for Medicaid, in your location. But for the immediate, the low cost clinics will charge very little, and won't turn you away, for inability to pay.
Also, call a couple of hospitals. They usually have nurses to answer questions over the phone, and help people decide if they need to come in. Tell them your concerns. I've heard people who've worked in the ER talk, and your story wouldn't lift an eyebrow.
But know that every single medical professional is going to say that they can't say much, till they see you.
If you want a female doctor, ask for one. If you're concerned about breaking your hymen, discuss that with them. All they need to know is that it is part of your religious practice, concerning your hymen, your modesty, etc, and they won't mess around, because in some cultures, this sort of thing could mean your life - that is, if a woman's hymen were broken, before marriage, she could be shunned or persecuted by others in her culture.
If you need a support person to accompany you to the doctor, either take someone you trust and know, or ask the clinic for a recommendation. Tell them you have serious problems, in coming for medical treatment.
You know what you felt like down there before; now you say it's different. That's as much as anyone here can tell you, too. If you'd torn the lining, you'd be bleeding. It's likely you bruised yourself, and that swelling is what you're feeling. There are many blood vessels near the surface, there. Or, maybe you have minor hemorroids. Even if you torn one of the muscles that contract, around the area, you'll probably be fine.
But just in case you need treatment, you must be seen right away. Problems internally, especially with something like your digestive tract, can get serious quickly. You don't want to mess around.
Pain is a message.
You're asking for advice and information. But what if the answer is, yes, there's something seriously wrong, and you need medical attention? What if it were a loved one of yours, asking your advice, for the same reasons? Would you tell them it's better they suffer peritonitis and die a hideous death, than go to a doctor? Is that what you'd want for your friend or loved one?
I've given you the benefit of the doubt, here, and taken you seriously. If you are serious, then you need to take it seriously, too.
Good?
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