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Looking for a GI doctor recommendation at Mayo, Rochester
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 13, 2021 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I have been having GERD so often that I bumped myself up to 40 mg Nexium twice a day. I have a hiatal hernia, abdominal discomfort, chronic constipation, A GI doctor told me I have IBS and non alcoholic fatty liver with no fibrosis. He wanted to do a Nissan fundoplication on me, and I asked him how many he had performed. The answer was three! I left and never went back. I want to go to Mayo in Rochester to really find out what is going on, and possibly have the linx procedure, so I can go off of the Nexium. Is there anyone in particular that people would recommend for a GI at Mayo Rochester?
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Don’t schedule until you have a recommendation. I took “the first available” and was so disappointed. He ended up recommending Prilosec. And I had just spent 6 months trying to withdraw my body from its after effects. I was delusional thinking just because you are a Mayo Dr you good.
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Congratulations on this decision, @fighter. I am dealing with the same issues and several more involving gastro. There are other medications and tests and treatments before surgery. I see doctors at Mayo Florida, so I can't recommend a specific doctor, but I am sending you blessings and good wishes for your next steps in this journey. These doctors are the best and are not focused on surgery as a first solution. I've been so impressed with my care.
Blessings, elizabeth