← Return to Anxiety and Acid Reflux anyone?

Discussion

Anxiety and Acid Reflux anyone?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 29 1:42pm | Replies (47)

Comment receiving replies
@vsby

Hi
Oh OK now I know what PCP is here. It’s called a GP general practitioner or family doctor. Same system can’t see a specialist without their referral and there’s no way they know everything. That’s why they have specialists.

My doctor is away in Europe. The guy who upped my prescription by phone and I just asked the pharmacist, and she said that’s a lot of Dexilant.

I have a phone appointment with a thoracic surgeon next week. I’ll ask him. The problem is now I have more acid reflux instead of less and I’m still not sleeping through the night and you can’t just stop taking it. It’s a dangerous drug right now and it’s not supposed to be long-term. in Canada our services are free ( paid by our tax dollars) I am getting lots of bloodwork, I want to see an endocrinologist, in December. I have a barium movie on my throat and in line for an endoscopy and a colonoscopy, which could take months. Yes, I’m sick of being sick which makes it worse mentally.

I find it hard to find food that I don’t react to unless it’s just bland and plain my husband can’t eat that much chicken and potatoes. And I’m running out of energy and 18 months ago. I was walking 7 miles a day powerwalking totally grateful for everything every step.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Hi Oh OK now I know what PCP is here. It’s called a GP general practitioner..."

I believe you are doing everything correctly, but who am I. You are asking questions. Demanding answers and taking responsibility for your health. I predict, (again I’m just some guy on a chat board) that you will be feeling well again soon!

Here in the States, because the insurance companies have to approve any referral to a specialist PCP’s need to be good at framing the request for the referral just right. If one’s PCP is a good advocate one can get good care, if not, well it can be tough. I’ve been lucky recently.

I’ve done a lot of business with insurance companies over the years. The good ones can be a godsend to a community. The bad ones occupy some level in hell, probably level five or six.

I hope you feel better soon. Stay strong.