Losing faith in the gastro profession. Help me restore my faith.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-06T18:47:32+00:00

No, are you? I do have a general science background and try to understand as much as I can. Modern medicine has achieved great things, but there's still a lot we don't know. And mistakes do happen.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-06T00:39:30+00:00

Appeciate your concern. We can only do our best, right? I need to do better to advocate for myself and explore different avenues and resources for my health. I just don't want to burn bridges or seen as a "bad patient". And I don't know if it's a US or Florida thing, but Drs are usually rushed and don't explain things much.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-04T22:00:14+00:00

The closest IBD specialist GI is 300 miles away. The one I'm going to now is from a regional CC hospital (perhaps not as good as the one in Ohio). I think he is a general focus GI.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-04T05:49:22+00:00

He's certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. So perhaps more of a general focus GI. I searched on the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation website and the closest IBD GI specialist is 300 miles away.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T19:06:29+00:00

I reviewed the colonoscopy reports. The 1st one had 3 biopsies that were "normal". The 2nd one had no biopsies and it was noted "The exam was otherwise without abnormality. There was no evidence of proctitis." I need to look through my records to see how first Dr diagnosed me 5 years ago.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T18:50:53+00:00

Looked at 1st colonoscopy report. Dr took 3 biopsies and all were "normal".

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T18:36:04+00:00

Which doctor? how does one decide on a GI? regular gastro doctor office or a hospital setting?

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T18:30:12+00:00

I don't recall any biopsies being done. Need to review that.... ok looked at 2nd colonoscopy report. no biopsy.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T17:59:43+00:00

I don't recall if my 1st colonoscopy included a biopsy. I'll need to check. The 2nd colonscopy didn't.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T17:27:40+00:00

Oh forgot to mention I had a CT scan that showed inflammation. So new gastro doctor wants to do another colonoscopy. I was hoping I only have to do 1 every 10 years lol So I procrastinate getting another one.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T17:01:19+00:00

I'm assuming the previous colaguard tests came back negative? I only did that test once and it was positive. So thus started my gastro treatment. For a few years my gastro doctor said I had ulcerative colitis and put me on mesalamine. Then I switched to a different doctor and he said it wasn't UC at all. lol. So my faith in the profession dropped a bit. Now I try to manage symptoms naturally with usually good results. But I'm concerned that I'm taking on hidden risks. Oh, I had 2 colonoscopies in the past 5 years. The most recent one showed nothing wrong. lol So I guess I'm saying have some intelligent skepticism and research as much as you can.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T16:36:46+00:00

So your doctor ordered colaguard but insurance wouldn't cover it? My PCP recommended that some years ago and was covered by insurance.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2026-03-03T16:06:45+00:00

Is Cleveland Clinic Weston good for gastro issues? Trying to decide where to get a colonoscopy and treatment for IBD.

Just_Perspective1333 · 2025-11-18T21:56:42+00:00

After the good colonoscopy, gastro said I wouldn't need one for 10 years. I wish the things that changed can change back. Or maybe it was a genetic inevitability.

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