A doctor who knows something
#99211 - 08/18/04 02:22 PM
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Tissy
Reged: 07/15/04
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Loc: Baltimore, MD
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I know that sounds unbelievable, but I think I found one.
Okay so I went to this Dr. Tarmin in (I'm in Maryland,USA) and it turns out she is not bad.
She is running a stream of test on me that my other GI didn't do that Heather suggests to make sure nothing else is wrong except IBS.
She prescribed me a anti-spasm med for my colon and Aciphex for my acid reflux.
I told her about Heather's diet and she said it sounds right on for IBS and that it sounds like a good and healthy diet to her and told me to keep it up.
I started to tell her about the other diseases Heather suggests getting tested for and she basically listed them all finishing my sentence. And she requested that I have all my other medical records and tests transfered to her so she can review them and then asked to see me back in a couple of weeks after she has reviewed everything to discuss my situation.
She asked about my stress levels and suggested trying different options to lower my stress,etc. I thought she seemed to care all around and I am going to go back for a follow-up visit. I feel so relieved to have found a doctor who gives a [censored]! I found her on the internet and her credentials say she has published research in professional journals on IBS, IBD, and others. And it said she has a personal interest in IBS. I sure hope she can help me.
I had almost wished she had said that I should discontinue the diet. Only b/c I miss donuts and pastries and ice cream and.........
Well anyway I know the diet is better for me and I definitely feel better, I just need to get the stress thing at work under control.
Christie
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Sounds like you might have found a doctor with an actual human heart! Good luck with her and keep us posted.
Lene 
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how did you find the Dr. on the internet? I'd like to know the site you used. Thanks.
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that's wonderful! sometimes just knowing your 'in good hands' makes a world of difference.
congrats! and keep us posted
kk
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Good for you! Personally, I think in general female doctors have more compassion & understanding of the female body than male doctors. I just switched from always having male doctors to a great woman doctor that my two women friends recommended & it's like talking to a friend instead of a doctor. I know not all female doctors will be this way but I think it helps.
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#99387 - 08/19/04 08:49 AM
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Tissy
Reged: 07/15/04
Posts: 773
Loc: Baltimore, MD
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I found a website http://ibd.patientcommunity.com and at the bottom, left of the home page under tools it said Locate a Doctor and then you enter your state, etc. and it gives you a list of GIs in your area and their web page links if they have one. I hope this helps I'm not sure if you are in the states or not I forgot to look to see if you listed your location before I started typing. If your not in the states this website won't help.
Christie
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The anti-spam meds my doctor prescribed me are called NuLev. She didn't really say to much except that I could take them every six hours as needed. So should I be taking them every six hours to prevent attacks or just when I feel an attack coming? B/C I know stuff like Nexium you are supposed to take once a day wether or not you have heartburn for it to be effective. Has anyone taken NuLev and have you experienced any side effects?
Christie
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yes - I was on NuLev. I took it in the morning and at night. I did have side effects - extreme cramping and thirst. Anne
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I am on it now.. I take it when I eat a trigger food or when I realize I am having an attack... it makes me ungodly thirsty, otherwise no side effects. I can take up to 2 every 4 hours as needed...
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Tissy, congrats on finding a good doctor. That is a rare thing around here, lol. Personally, I'm moving within the next week and a half and will have to find another doc very soon, and I'm a little nervous about it. Not that mine's fantastic, but who knows what I'll find moving to a very rural area. I hope they know at least something about IBS! Although if not, oh well... it seems like most of us know more than our docs anyway. 
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