Can't believe it!
#95146 - 08/02/04 01:58 PM
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JMT
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I went to the gastro guy today for a month "checkup" after having a colonoscopy done(it was normal). He saw 4 patients before me in 15 minutes,....I tried to ask as many questions as I could but it was obvious he was in a hurry...said it was "probably" IBS and he'd order an ultrasound to check my gall bladder but it wouldn't help the IBS...no advice on diet, no nothing! Thank God I found this website or I'd still be in agony! I'm having the ultrasound done on Wednesday. Judy
Ps he also prescribed Amitriptylin (10mg) to take at bedtime....anyone ever heard of it?
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About the diet thing, anyway. Back when I was seeing a gastro for gallbladder issues, he was absolutely useless when it came to anything diet-related. Most specialists can talk medications and surgery, but long-term self-help and management is over their heads.
I'd be annoyed too, by the way. I'd also be looking for a different gastro. 
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I just made an appt with a GI for Aug. 30 for a consult, to go ahead and have a colonoscopy and any other tests he thinks I should have. I went to him 7 yrs. ago and he actually did my first colonoscopy then and I really did like him. I sure hope he hasn't changed and he's not like all these horror stories I read on here of how the docs are so insensitive. The tests are bad enough, let alone have a doc who's bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired.
Janene
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I had the same experience & prescription . It did no good. Only Heather`s diet & everyone`s advice has helped me.
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Amitriptyline is an excellent drug that is VERY effective for IBS. I take it myself. Its brand name is Elavil and it was originally designed to be a tricyclic anti-depressant, but it's been found to be helpful with many other serotonin disorders, including IBS and alpha wave sleep disorder.
So he may have a lousy bedside manner but he seems to know what he's doing. Good luck and keep us posted.
PS the Elavil may give you dry mouth so stock up on water!! Oh and also if the 10 mg dose helps but not completely let him know and he'll probably increase it. I'm currently at 50mg up from 25 originally.
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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There are good doctors out there. They are just very very rare. If you've found a good one you should share the name with everyone! In general, my doctor listens to me and is very helpful and knowledgable. She's not a nice lady, but she knows what she's doing. 
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it does give you dry mouth, stock up on chapstick. I started with amitriptyline but switched to nortriptyline because it doesn't make me as drowsy. I started at 25, but now take 50 which works better for me.
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IBS-D
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My GI doc is great, expensive but wonderful. He listens really well and keeps notes of everything I've said, even the little names I have for stuff. He is Dr. David Roberts out of Centra Care Clinic in St. Cloud MN. Unfortunately there is nothing else he can do for me but I would recommend him to anyone. When he asked me how I like my family doc I said she listens really well and I like that and he said he would call her and tell her how great that is!
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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I was on amitryptyline (sp?) for a while and really found it helpful.
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