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Help needed not being taken seriously
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 4 9:15am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Unfortunately, the GI only did a colonscopy and couldn't get any biopsy's for the small bowel. (They had a hard time getting into the small portion they did). Current plan (according to GI) wait until it get's really bad again and then do another Endoscopy and Colonscopy. I've asked my Cardiologist for a referral to another GI MD. I found out today my potassium level's are low again (so I'm not absorbing again). Also, my BP is very low (100/54) so I'm waiting to hear the next steps. Thank you for caring!
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just my opinion but a much better trained Gi might help. my GI explained there are specialized Gi’s who have 3-4 years more training in endoscopy (and ultrasound endoscopy) than most Gi’s. i hope you find a superb and compassionate GI dr soon
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I'm confused, your post says your celiac was biopsy confirmed? That gets done with the endoscopy and multiple biopsies snips are taken from the upper small intestine. Curious, what stopped the endoscopy from being performed? Did you have blood work (IgG, IgA, + others) for celiac? It's my humble opinion, in agreement with others, you need a new GREAT doctor..any doctor who's game plan is wait until you are in more pain, is an... not a good doctor at all. Good luck with getting the answers you need.