Do you tell your dentist? -and what?

[SplitDik (imported)]

My visceral response is, "Why the fu*k would I tell my dentist?" The only oral thing I could possibly desire in the region where my testicles formerly resided, from him, is sex, and well, he's straight.

So, I guess the answer is no. I didn't tell him, and really, why would I bother?

--LT

Sure, if you're just getting your teeth cleaned, obviously not. But I think the idea is that if he/she was going to put you under to remove a wisdom tooth or something, probably best to give them full medical information. Like I said, there are effects and interactions with hormones that most of us are not qualified to assess. Estrogen levels for example have a quite significant effect on blood thickness and clots. Testosterone levels have an effect on immune system. Low testosterone can have heart risks. And so on.

[Losethem (imported)]

You give 'em a list of medications, as far as testosterone is concerned they don't need to know why you're taking it, just that your levels are appropriate.

Which leads me back to my visceral response above.

--LT

[shemp 83676 (imported)]

After I was castrated I was much more self-conscious about having others know my secret missing parts. My GP knew from the onset since he discovered my shrunken and very hard balls and set the wheels in motion to have them removed. I don't see where it is relevant for my dentist to know. A couple of years ago I did go to a surgeon to have my umbilical hernia repaired. I listed orchiectomy on the form asking about previous surgeries. He did ask about it but only as to how it related to inguinal hernia repairs. The anesthesiologist -someone I knew from church- learned of it when discussing anesthetics because I hate general and always feel nauseous and tired after them so I told him about the spinal block that was used for the orchie so I could stay awake. He said he would only use a light dose but the surgeon wanted a general. He also said he would give something to eliminate the nausea. I can't recall the drug now but it worked perfectly and by far my best experience with a general anesthetic. I still see him in church occasionally but nothing is ever mentioned about that surgery or my previous castration.

All those doctors were males. I also went to an audiologist to have my hearing tested and previous surgeries was listed on the general health form so I put down orchiectomy to see if it was questioned. I find that women can be much more curious about castration than men are and this audiologist was female. But nothing was mentioned.

[OneBallBoi (imported)]

Today, re-enforced my theory that you tell the doctors no more than you absolutely have to. I have no insurance so I buy all my meds from InhousePharmacy. I went to the GP for a physical and listed the meds I take.. They immediately asked who had written my prescriptions. I told them that I bought them online and did not need a prescription. The nurse nearly wet her panties. She throw a royal fit.. You can not do that. Tough, my meds a cheaper from inhouse and I can buy a years supply at one time which works out better with our camping from April to October. Constantly on the road with no home time to take care of personal matters. I wished I had not listed any of my meds on the form. I did not like the doctor that I had in the end, so I won't go back to him and when I go to a doctor again, I will not tell them any meds I take.

[unencumbered (imported)]

I have no insurance so I buy all my meds from InhousePharmacy.

What's wrong with getting the prescription from your GP and filing it anywhere you want? With the new ACA starting next month, you also might want look for a plan that has prescription coverage to see if it's less expensive to get you drugs that way.

[daifu-orchid (imported)]

ACA is worth a look for the meds, but maybe medical attitudes to the nutless patient are another thing? It'll take more than ACA to cure that.

[onenight (imported)]

If I was, I wouldn't tell my dentist. I would tell them my meds though - it's important for them to know that.

[smoothie36 (imported)]

My theory is, tell them no more than absolutely necessary.

I think oneballboi has the perfect answer!

[Riverwind (imported)]

My visceral response is, "Why the fu*k would I tell my dentist?" The only oral thing I could possibly desire in the region where my testicles formerly resided, from him, is sex, and well, he's straight.

So, I guess the answer is no. I didn't tell him, and really, why would I bother?

--LT

My feelings exactly, its none of his/her business.

My PCD (primary care doctor) yes, he has a need to know the eye surgery doctors, anesthesiologist NO, I did not tell them, null factor, they were working on my eyes, not my dick.

River

[tugon (imported)]

I would no more tell my dentist I have no balls anymore than I would tell him how many balls have been in my mouth.