I had crippling pain during my cycle and have had stomach issues for twenty years. Dr. Ricks is the first doctor who listened to me. He is my hero. He saved me from a long life of suffering. My story: I've been to two gastrointestinal doctors, three primary care doctors and six OB/GYN doctors. One Gastro doctor (TDDC) did a colonoscopy biopsy and endoscopy biopsy five years ago and assumed I have IBS. Wrong! And, they never followed up with a treatment plan like they promised. Fast forward twenty years and I finally got answers! I went to the ER on 3/8/17 after experiencing a new level of unbearable pain. It was different than the level of crippling pain I experience each month. I wasn't sure if I should go to my Gastro doctor, gyno, or primary care doctor so I thought the ER would help identify the issue and point me in the right direction. Texas Health Emergency Room in Frisco, TX is great. They gave me an IV, took blood, took a pee sample, did a cat scan and ultrasound (OUCH). My white blood cell count was super high so they thought it might be appendicitis. Ultimately they found it was a 5 cm complex hemorrhagic left ovarian cyst. It is extremely painful to have this type of cyst while menstruating. High pain can cause your white blood cell count to be high. They helped me manage the pain and said I needed to contact my gyno. I contacted Dr. Gwen Webster's office but she was out of town all week. I later learned that her being out of town was a blessing in disguise! Although, at the time, I thought it was a nightmare and bad timing. God had a plan for me. I believe He wanted me to finally get relief and answers. My coworker wanted me to go to her gyno, Dr. Jon T. Ricks, M.D., P.A. I did not want to go to a man gyno! Dr. Gwen Webster once told me, "men have no business being gynecologists". I used to think that was true and kind of funny. However, my opinion has changed. I 100% disagree with my former doctor's opinion now. Yes, that's right former. I called and told them I was no longer going to see her and they said ok and did not ask why. They will find out when they see her review. My coworker did not think Dr. Ricks would be able to get me in because he's always booked. She said he's been voted the best doctor in Dallas and has shared many touching stories about things he has done for her, her family and friends. They may not have kids if it were not for Dr. Ricks. They kept having miscarriages. Dr. Ricks identified and fixed the problem and now they have kids. I called her doctors office and they happened to have an opening the next morning. I am confident that was a blessing! Dr. Ricks asked me a lot of questions and listened to everything I had to say about my history and how I was currently feeling. Dr. Ricks has the best demeanor, is intelligent, professional, listened to me and provided me with all my options. I was comfortable around him and felt at ease. After my visit I knew I found the man who would change my life for the better and relieve me of my pain. Three weeks later at my follow up appointment an ultrasound showed the chocolate cyst was still there. Dr. Ricks and I talked about the next step which was surgery. Dr. Ricks told me while he was in there he'd check for endometriosis and take care of it if that's what he found. I had surgery on April 4th. After my surgery Dr. Ricks told me, with an empathetic tone, that he could not fix everything during surgery, but he had a plan to do so. He told me I have stage four endometriosis and that my ovary and rectum are stuck together. I immediately asked if I could have kids. He put his hand on my hand and said he'd get me there and shared a story of how he helped someone else in a similar situation (a case just as bad as mine) get better and have kids. I believe him. I went to my follow up two weeks later and Dr. Ricks went over the treatment plan with me. I will be better in six months! Dr. Ricks is the best doctor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I feel so blessed to have found him! read more
