I saw my new GI (2nd opinion) and all he was interested in was the IBS which is the main reason I went to him. It took 2 months to get into see him for consult. When he walked in, he appeared to be very aggitated - maybe from the previous patients or maybe he didn't feel well.
I had a total of 15 minutes to get everything out. He told me for my IBS to use Motrin! That only helps in the very beginning stages. I tried to find out (since it's in his field) why my stomach shuts down each month for 3-5 days and told him that I can't even stomach water, it just sits there until the period and hormones stop. He didn't have an answer. I also told him that recently I started to feel esophagel pain again as I was once diagnosed in 1993 with Esophagitis. He told me I'm supposed to be taking medication for a lifetime with Esophagitis and I was told it was short term back then. That Dr. has since retired. I tried to explain the much of the time my foods weren't breaking down and digesting and coming out fairly whole. He wanted to know what kind of foods and all I could think about was steamed green beans at the time. He gave me an Rx for Nexium and said to come back in 2 months for follow up. He continually cut me off in the middle of a sentence and took control. When my IBS escalates fast within 10-15 minutes, Advil won't even touch it and I don't do pain pills. He was very abrupt. I asked him if he planned to do an EGD/Colonsocopy and he said "no." I didn't feel under the circumstances that I was out of line to request that.
The only good thing is that I found out since these attacks and shut down occur duing my menses that it "is" hormonal related unlike what the other GI said.
I walked out of there with no hope. My throat was tight and I started crying. It appears that I have to live with not just IBS but these other things as well and no one wants to further check and see if I have any problems that didn't show up on a CT scan or barium enema.
I told him I wanted to go back to work. He asked me why I wasn't working and I told him until I get this resolved that I can't see any employer hiring me knowing that I will be sick 1 week each month.
I'm "not" suicidal - it's against my regligious beliefs but I can't stand to live like this much longer. I wish God would just take me. I can't be the wife I'm supposed to be.
I got no where with this guy and I'm so upset. I've shut off the hones and don't want to talk to any one anymore and not checking my emails.
Basically, I walked out of there with instructions to take Advil for IBS, that it is hormonal related, and a Rx for Nexium.
Thank you for allowing me to vent. I wish all of you well. Take care. Heidi
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I had another horrible experience today with a new GI - Heather can you help?
