Just got back from the doctor...I'm going to cry it went so badly!
#54281 - 03/25/04 02:25 PM
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Vicam
Reged: 02/24/04
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I'm so frustrated! I just got back from my doctor's appointment that I waited two months for, and it went horrible. I was in tears by the time I left!
First of all, he kept saying, oh it just sounds like IBS...finally he agreed to a colonoscopy but won't do any blood work, gall bladder checks or celiac tests. The gall bladder really pissed me off because I've been having a lot of chest pain. He just gave me Nexxium (for acid reflux) and scheduled the scope. When I asked him if he could do a celiac test, he told me if I had that, I'd be thinner! That was his response! (I'm sorry, I'm just really upset right now).
So, I tried to be forceful and not let him rush me, and I explained to him that I would prefer to do more to consider other possibilities, so that I can have the peace of mind of knowing for sure what it is. He told me to get dressed (I was in the examination robe at the time) and that he'd come back and we'd "discuss it."
Well, he didn't come back! He sent his nurse in to tell me when the colonoscopy is (2 months from now), and I told the nurse I wasn't done and she just said "well, he's done with you."
What am I going to do? I explained to the nurse that it's been almost three months and I havent' been able to eat anything other than plain rice and bread, and I would have appreciated some suggestions at least from him or some pills to try so that I can eat. She just told me to take a multi-vitamin and deal with it.
So, I'm basically out of luck, because I'd have to wait 6 months to see another specialist. Why do they do this to us? I don't get it!!!
Does anyone know if a regular doctor can do the celiac and gall bladder tests at least? Because I love my regular doctor and I'm thinking about going back to him and explaining how badly it went and asking if he would be able to order those other tests.
I mean, I need to know what's going on in order to effectively treat it.
Ok, I'm sorry I'm rambling, I'm just so upset right now. It's my birthday today (yea) and I have spent have the day crying, how fun.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Kelly
P.S. On the upside, my boyfriend is going to try and make me the peppermint fudge cake tonight to celebrate, so that should be nice.
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Wow. What a horrible, horrible birthday. I had a sucky one myself this year, so I sympathize.
Find another doctor. I think doctors suck in general, but there has to be a limit that you accept. I can't believe he freaking lied to you and told you he'd come back and then didn't. I also can't believe that doctors won't do tests patients request. It's not like he's paying for it.
I don't know what else to say other than that guy is a complete and total jerk and I'm so sorry this happened to you.
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Oh Kelly honey....I'm all teary just reading your post.
FIRST THINGS FIRST......
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DAY....wipe those tears.
Now.... tomorrow you call your regular Dr. ask him if there is anything he can do or refer you to another specialist.
Maybe others here on the board can help you with how to handle that mean ole Dr you saw today..... I'm lucky and have not had to deal with that.
But know that we are all here for you....and I hope if makes you feel better knowing we are all here for you to vent, yell, cry, SCREAM, support you.... whatever you need. Wish there was a cure all for all of us..... but you just take it one day at a time and keep us posted.
Enjoy that yummy peppermint cake too!! UUmm......
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I'm sorry the appointment was so disappointing. I had the celiac blood panel done a few months back. I don't see why a regular doctor wouldn't be able to order it. My results from the celiac blood work came back inconclusive I went from 1 in 135 chance to 1 in 2 chance of having it. They ended up doing an endoscopy to determine whether I had it or not (The endoscopy is actually a MUCH more accurate test). My endoscopy came back negative.
Will pray for you,
Leigh
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I'm so sorry your appointment went so badly!!
Here's some good news though:
You CAN have your regular doctor order a celiac test and most other blood tests.
You CAN see another specialist!! I know you've waited so long to see this one but look on the bright side...not all doctors are so crummy!! You may end up getting referred to another specialist that is awesome!!
It's also your birthday and it sucks that it's been so horrible so far....but you've got a great man who is gonna make you a really special birthday cake tonight!! YAY!!!
Get in some comfy clothes, have some tea and some cake and try to calm down a little. I know how upsetting it is for you right now...but I have faith that you will be able to see a doctor who can help you.
Try asking your regular doctor for some meds. I get mine prescribed by my regular doctor!!
Try and cheer up (as hard as that might seem right now)...and enjoy the rest of your birthday girl!!
Let us know how you're feeling tomorrow... 
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Oh no!
#54324 - 03/25/04 04:29 PM
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Linz
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Oh, please don't cry on your birthday! That sucks. Shall we group together to get a hitman for your doc? He deserves it! Only kidding!
If you can be bothered, sent a letter of complaint to the hospital authorities! They really shouldn't be allowed to get away with this s**t!
Eat your cake, get into bed with your boyfriend and a hot pack and enjoy what's left of your birthday! You will get past this!
Linz
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Honey, I am SOOOOO sorry for you. I don't know how the Canadian medical business works, but it sounds like the GIs up there go to the same School of Dummies as the ones down here!
I'm real glad you love your regular doc. GO BACK TO HIM as soon as you can and just spill your guts. (Ouch. Sorry about that!) The same thing happened with the GI my doc referred me to. He in essence showed me the door as soon as he had a confirmed diagnosis of IBS. I went back to my regular doctor and complained, LOUDLY. Now my regular doc treats me for my IBS. (He did say, though, that if my diverticulosis heats up, he wants me to return to my GI because, believe it or not, he's the best in this area.  )
Ask your doc for another referral. (Do you guys do that up there, referrals?) If not, then see what he can do for you.
What a lousy way to celebrate your birthday. On an up-note, I gotta say this, Girlfriend -- WHAT A TERRIFIC HUBBY YOU HAVE!!!!! Hugs and (as Jen says) smooches to him! Whoop-De-DEW!
And from me, here's my birthday card for you:
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Poor Kelly
#54333 - 03/25/04 04:57 PM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Oh Kelly, I totally sympathize. My GI doc blew me off like that after waiting months and months for my appointment, and I cried too. I'm convinced that most GI docs are absolutely worthless. They may have tons of book smarts about GI problems, but if they haven't had any problems themselves they just can't understand the pain and suffering we all go through. If I were you I'd look into another doc, as aggravating as it is. That's what I'm planning on doing.
I didn't realize it was your birthday! What a horrible way to spend it. I hope you got to do SOMETHING fun on your birthday. Excuse me for being blunt, but screw your GI doc... enjoy the rest of your birthday! I hope you have a great evening, and don't stress about it! You'll get things figured out! 
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Kelly!
#54344 - 03/25/04 05:21 PM
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jenX
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Oh, Kelly..... I feel so terrible for you. I was soooo hoping things would go better.
I don't know about in Canada, but in the States your personal doctor can order some of those blood tests and the like. Whether they will or not, is another story.
Kelly, Kelly, Kelly.... I feel terrible for you. I don't know what else to say.
By the way, you really really really need to report this doctor to whomever you report doctors to in Canada. That is inexcusable. Really, Kelly, please report this man. He should not be able to practice his "specialty."
Kel, we love you and will do whatever you need us to do to help you get through this.
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Kelly, I'm so sorry you had such a horrible time. I get upset myself just reading your post.
Find another doctor. I know it's a PITA, but please keep trying. Finding a doctor is kinda like dating - you gotta go through a bunch of crap till you find the right one. 
And Happy Birthday! I'm adding you to the birthday list. Also, I don't know if it's too late, but if you do have acid reflux (don't know if you really do or the jerk was just giving you Nexium to give it to you), the peppermint in the peppermint fudge cake can aggravate that. You can make it with vanilla or almond instead, and it's really yummy! 
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