Dr. Ritter: She truly cares

I recently had a terrible medical problem with my bladder. For many years, I have ignored many of my problems because I had my dear mother to take care of. Mom lived with me and my family for over 20 years. She suffered from anxiety disorder which manifested itself as hypocondria. Growing up, I watched in horror many times that she had a panic attack, a fear of death episode, actual physical problems like a hernia, etc. I decided I would never give into my medical problems the way that she did. I was a caretaker of hers the last 3 years, and when she passed in 2022 at age 93, I began to have medical issues of my own. I had seen Dr. Ritter for years as my GYN. I signed up to MDVIP just before I had a total knee replacement. In August, I developed this bladder problem. I almost did not want to call Dr. Ritter, but it was just unbearable. She could not know that her care and concern would have such an impact on me. She immediatley took care of me explaining the problem and within days, I was doing ok. During a procedure where she used a camera to look into my bladder, I actually broke down and cried (which I have always tried to keep in check and not cry). I told her about my mother and the years of caring for her. She was extremely compassionate and spoke to me in such a way that I felt those years of mental anguish wash away. I am 64 years of age, so I am going to have medical issues. I will not try to ignore or feel weak when I need to reach out to a doctor. Thank you Dr. Ritter for your wonderful care and manner of healing.