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Doctor In Mesa, Az


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I need a doctor in Mesa, Chandler or Scottsdale, Arizona, that KNOWS about celiac disease. I live in Gold Canyon, AZ. I have already been diagnosed 21 months ago by blood test. But, I am having some issues and need to know if this is what I should be expieriencing (sp) at this time. The doctor who diagnosed me tells me he does not have the time to learn about all the ramifications. He told me to learn everything (when he diagnosed me) and I have done the best I can. But, when I saw him last week with my concerns, I was told to accept this disease (which I have) and to buck up (in lesser words then he used). I was told this was an allergy and no obit says that anyone died of Celiac. It was semi-implied that I was a hypocondriac, because I was having a hard time accepting the exhaustion and the depression I am expieriencing because of it. Plus the migraines and headaches are certainly not any fun. I never even went into the major vision problems I am concerned about. I am a heavy reader and don't know what I would do without my books. I see the eye doctor this coming Wednesday for my yearly exam. It was bad enough to be treated as a hypocondriac as I lost 50 pounds and got to the point of not even being able to keep Petia-lite (sp) in my body for more then a few seconds. He said, when he finally realized that I had this disease that in another 2 weeks I would not have had a recovery. He also said to become an expert on celiac disease. I am not, but have done the best I could. Now the doctor seems to be angry with me when I have questions. I REALLY need a doctor who REALLY KNOWS about the whole celiac disease thing, not just the diagnosis. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Maybe there is a central place I can phone for a recommendation for my area. Armetta


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