I had a really bad day

[Guest guest]

Hi, It's been awhile since I've posted. I had a really bad day

today! I saw my GI doc today who told me there is nothing that he

could do for me. The last few weeks have been just horrible for

me (and my family). I've had pneumonia for most of the summer and

have been seeing my PCP. He is fantastic!!! I developed addition

symptoms that I suspected were pancreas related, such as abdominal

pain, severe nuasea and vomiting,etc. the list goes on. We did a CT

because I hadn't had one in 8 months and my enzyme levels were

normal. When the CT came back normal, he suggested I see my GI

doctor which I did today. He told me straight out that there was

nothing that he could do for me and that I should go see my pain

management doctor. I told him that the only thing he will do for me

is a celiac block. Which I'm not to sure I want to do. My GI doc

advised me against this last year, what changed his mind? I told

him that this is the only thing he (the pain doc) will do for me. I

left very frustrated and angry with him. I am so upset. I am at a

loss as to what to do. I feel horrible. There has to be something

I can do.

Thanks for listen, I appreciate it.

Kat

[Guest guest]

Kat,

Since your current pain management doctor is so inflexible in his options, would

it be possible to get a referral to another one? A physician who only offers

the

choice of a procedure that's known to have such a questionable success rate

isn't

very helpful. There are many other PM's that are more willing to explore other

options that have a higher degree of success. See if your GI would recommend

another one, or if you could find another one yourself.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

SC Rep

SE Regional Rep

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion only,

and

should not be substituted for consultation with your medical professional.