Dr help

Laura Posted: Apr 22, 2003 11:41 AM

Dr help

Can anyone help me I am going to a dr today--not sure exactly what he is called but he is a dr of gastroenterology --basically stomach and idgestion problems-- can anyone tell me where to look online for info about what the visit could be like?
Can you tell I am getting nervous--ugh this isn't going to be fun
I tried web md but was not sure how to find the info I needed
Thanks in advance
laura

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Apr 22, 2003 11:42 AM

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I've actually been to a couple of these. What is it that you're going for? Maybe I can help

DaniRN Posted: Apr 22, 2003 11:44 AM

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I'm a nurse and if you're going to a gastroenterologist he'll ask you questions about your appetite, bowel movements, of you get indigestion or acid reflux-what are you going for and maybe I can help with specifics?

Laura Posted: Apr 22, 2003 11:55 AM

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So good to hear-- i will Fm both of you so that others dont have to read 'gross' stuff

DaniRN Posted: Apr 22, 2003 12:05 PM

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I fm'd you back

Helene718 Posted: Apr 22, 2003 12:06 PM

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You have FM!

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Apr 22, 2003 12:09 PM

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fm'd you back

Laura Posted: Apr 22, 2003 05:48 PM

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Thanks everyone --check your FM for the outcome of today's appointment-- i am sure I will have follow up questions before Monday

Sassyz75 Posted: Apr 22, 2003 09:01 PM

Let me know if you have to have an endiscopy... I've been through one of them. I have a terrible stomach- get heartburn no matter what I eat- found out I actually have a flour intolerance.... everything that is supposed to give me heartburn (tomatoes, alcohol, coffee) doesn't- but give me a bagel- OH BOY.... Try modifying your diet before they put you on a lifetime of prilosec or protonix (i took protonix- it is very good).