Re: I had another horrible experience today with a new GI - Heather can you help?
04/14/05 08:44 AM
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HeidnOut
Reged: 02/15/05
Posts: 148
Loc: CA, USA
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Thank you so much for your advice. Just to let you know, all I have been drinking is water and herbal teas. Mainly Peppermint and Chamomile. I watch what I eat.
When I called for the appointment, I specifically told the Receptionist that I needed extra time because I had a lot of questions about IBS, my stomach that quits digesting for a week when I'm hormonal, and the esophaeal pain. All he wanted to discuss was the IBS. But when he told me to take Advil or Motrin for pain I went into shock. Advil barely helps me if the pain is mild.
He was obviously in a hurry and was becoming irritated with me for asking questions. I have a wonderful primary care Dr. In fact, after each visit he takes my hands and prays for me. We go to the same church. If he has samples of something he feels I need, he gives them to me. He always schedules me at the end of the day because he takes the time to go over everthing with me. This new GI only checked my breathing and said he wanted to see me in 2 months leaving me with an Rx for Nexium.
I have a concern that could it be possible I might have something else going on and it just so happens to hit me when I'm hormonal? I'm 45 and with the history of IBS and my Grandmother had it too and died if Ischenic Colitis, you would think he would suggest a colonscopy - at the least.
I'm so upset and feel like I wasted time only to go through this all over again. I went through this years ago when I had IC but hadn't been diagnosed yet.
You know what? I'm tired of everything and I just with and pray that God will relieve me once and for all and take me while I'm asleep. I'm not suicidal - I'm too chicken first of all and I believe it's also a sin. I guess praying and asking God to take me home must be a sin too. If it is, I pray that God will forgive me for those kind of thoughs.
Thank you for your reply. I know I'm not crazy and you helped confirm that. Take care. Heidi
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