Visit to gastroenterologist next Wednesday
#370174 - 09/12/13 08:54 AM
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Hello,
I have a visit to a gastro next Wednesday. What questions should I ask the doctor?
Have any of you gotten any real help from such a specialist or am I wasting my time?
If you HAVE received some help, please let me know what it was.
Thanks Much!!
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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.
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In my experience GI docs don't have a clue with IBS. Basically, they want to run every test imaginable and then when everything comes back negative, they are at a loss as to what to do. IBS is complex and different with each person and the only thing they are tuned into is the "function" of the gi tract/bowel. I get more understanding, guidance, and knowledge from my family doc that I ever found from a GI specialist. Good luck!!
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Thanks for your feedback, Reindeer! I was afraid I would get posts like yours.
I didn't have a lot of hope with the gastro specialist either, but I will let all of you know what he says and what meds he may prescribe!
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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.
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