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Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 19 10:00am | Replies (28)

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I am not in favor of Zoom visits at all. I think a doctor needs to see a patient in person. They need to look at the body, do an exam, etc. Having been in many Zoom meetings for work, how a person looks can be misleading because of the lighting in the room and you are seeing a patient from the waist up only. I have tried to get a second opinion for slow transit constipation and can't get in to see specialists in GI motility disorders. I have been told that they are not taking new patients. There are no practices in my town that do this and the PA I saw for the problem indicated he thought seeing a specialist was a waste of time. He was not really willing to refer me.

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No one knows your body better than you do! You have to advocate for yourself. It’s how I got diagnosed with Mals. Also if there isn’t a motility Dr in your area you might have to go to another city. You’re worth it. Have your pcp recommend you for a stat appt if you’ve been dealing with this for a while. I’ve done that many times. Definitely helps. Good luck to you. Feel better!!!

Does your insurance require a referral? its concerning to me that you saw a PA rather than a board certified gastroentonologisr. Can you ask your insurance company for assistance in getting a referral to a board certified GI physician?