Just Got Back From The Gi Specialist...

[HelpinOhio]

I want to share with everyone what happened.

So I got there, did the paperwork, saw nurse, etc. I made sure to bring a list of my symptoms and to also talk to them about all of my symptoms. The doctor came in, we talked for a while about what was going on. Although hes an expert and all, I silently disagreed with a lot of things he said. He doesnt seem to understand me or what Im going through the least bit.

I made sure to highlight all of my stomach symptoms in hopes that he would concentrate more on Celiac Disease, and it worked, but somewhat backfired on me. He said he doesnt think its Celiac Disease, but will test for it anyways. He also wants me to get a colonoscopy, which I will refuse to do. The whole reason for that is he assumed the majority of my symptoms had to do with stomach/GI symptoms, which they dont. I have looked up a colonoscopy and all the things they test for, and none of those sound anything like what I have. I have no symptoms of what it tests for. However, I will get the upper endoscopy done, which was what I was hoping to get all along. Its scheduled for about a month from now.

He also filled out a sheet of different blood tests/labs he ordered me to get done. The 2 (maybe more) major Celiac Disease ones were included, and about 8 other ones also. I went to get the tests/labs done, and they pulled out like 10 containers I needed to fill (ouch). I got all the blood taken, and that was that. I should have those results back within 3 weeks.

I could have just gone gluten free without the positive diagnosis, but I really feel the positive diagnosis would be more beneficial to me. Whether it comes back positive or not, in 2 months Im going on a gluten free diet regardless, Im done wasting time. Anyways all in all it went pretty good. Wish me luck.

[bear6954]

Good luck! I hope every thing works out for you.