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DiscussionChronic Chest Pain for months on end. help :(
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Replies to "@emilymahomie Hi Emily, welcome to Mayo Connect. I am very sorry to hear about you having..."
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Hi Hank! Thanks for your kind words and advice, I will definitely check out the GI Group.
Regarding my support system, both my parents have always been very hands on and have done whatever they could to get help for me and pay for my treatments. They understand my dietary limitations, cook for me every day, and don't ask much of me when I'm sick. There's plenty of history in my immediate family regarding illnesses such as Hypo and Hyper tension, diabetes, several forms of cancer, Celiac disease and GERD, but no one seems to have experienced what I have.
I unfortunately don't live in the states but will be arriving in January (for college). My parents have always told me that maybe once I'm in the states and have a US medical insurance, doctors will run better, more extensive tests and find out what is wrong. I live in Honduras and while there are plenty of good doctors, they haven't been much help.
I have read much about GI issues, respiratory ones and even Psychology, and it baffles me that every doctor seems to arrive at a dead end, at which point they refer me to a gastroenterologist who prescribes Nexium, prescribe it to me themselves, or say it's all in my head.
I won't lie, I'm tired and frustrated, but your words and acknowledgement help more than you know.
Have a great day Hank 🙂 ,
Emily