My Endo And New Gi Dr

[jknnej]

Well, I went to a new GI dr today. He was awesome; very nice and he listened to everything I had to say and wasn't condescending. He took the time to explain the things he told me, too, which I liked and he didn't treat me like I knew nothing.

I have an endcoscopy scheduled for Monday, June 6.

Although I have been gluten-free since Jan. 1 he is still testing me for Celiac. I needed the test for reflux, anyway, so he said he'll test anyhow.

He thinks I do NOT have Celiac disease based on my bloodwork. He said that the main test that is the real indicator (something like the transglutamine)was not only normal, but in the low range. I told him I like the gluten-free diet, anyway, and he didn't try to tell me not to stay gluten-free, so that was good.

He thinks it could be thryoid, reflux, or h. pylori. He gave me some medicine for my irritible bowel, too, which dissolved under your tongue. He said his wife has IBS and she swears by it. It takes away diarrhea and cramping:) Thank you, lord.

I've been tested for thyroid but he still wants to see the results and read them himself.

I do have all the symptoms for reflux, so it could be that.

He didn't believe in the candida thing, as I expected. I asked him about the stool test and he said that if he examined everyone's stool he would find candida. He thinks taking an anti-fungal is not a good option right now. He says of course we can get yeast infections, thrush, etc. but he said if I really had a serious systematic problem I would be much more sick. Same with leaky gut. Now 2 doctors have told me this; they said if I had either of these I would not be walking around, going about my daily activities.

I don't know if I agree with this or not, but I am going to wait and see what he finds with the scope before I do anything else about the yeast.

I am happy that I am getting the test done! He said he would look at my vocal cords as well b/c of the problems I've been having with my voice.

I at least feel that I finally have found a good dr-thank GOD. And he is pretty knowledgeable about celiac disease, too, which is good. He recommended fiber and he of course said, it's gluten free. So at least he knows about celiac disease.

Now we'll just have to wait for results. I'm a little nervous about the test but he said don't worry; you'll be out and won't feel a thing. I knew this already but it was nice for the dr. to be reassuring.

[Guest gfinnebraska]

I'm glad you're on your way!!! Good luck!

[julie5914]

Voice changes are very much linked to thyroid trouble, as you probably already know. I was treated for h. pylori, and I want to warn you - the first few days were rough - the antibiotics are very strong, but after about 4 days, I started feeling like a new person again. Unfortunately, about a week after I went off the antibiotics, I started feeling bad again (probably because I am not gluten-free), but not nearly as bad as I had before. My stools changed while I was on the h. pylori drugs, and then they changed back - it was very strange - something definitely changed and then changed again. Anyway, I really hope that you find answers most importantly.

[jknnej]

Hopefully I don't have H. Pylori!

I am getting my thyroid checked next week. Last year it was normal but things can change in a year, so we'll see.

Hyperthyroidism would make the most sense with my symptoms:

weight loss, voice changes, tremors, nausea, etc.

I just want answers!

[KaitiUSA]

jknnej-Some of my symptoms are the same ones you have...weight loss, nausea.

I also have graves(hyperthyroid) Maybe your thyroid changed since then or maybe it is something different.Hopefully you get an answer soon