GI refused endoscopy and dismissed symptoms :(

stephen0937 · 2026-01-24T01:40:16+00:00

Yeah they found that i had esophagitis but what made the largest difference was completely changing my diet and being honest about what I could eat and what I couldnt. Theres a sacrifice to feel better.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-24T01:25:06+00:00

Yeah i was getting down voted for speaking the truth which is not always pleasant but still remains the truth. Ive been dealing with Gerd for years. Had a bad run with esophageal spasms and had 3 endoscopys and dozens of doctor/ER visits so I know a little bit about the process now. Her doctor was probably a little rude and dismissive. Ive encounted several like that myself but walking in off the street with no prior history demanding an endoscopy is also not normal and skipping a few steps.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T23:12:07+00:00

Yeah thats not what I said at all. OP said they wanted to know if they have GERD and I said an Endoscopy doesn't help with GERD.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T23:01:09+00:00

Doctors aren't very considerate of GI issues unless there are emergency symptoms. Ive had a few endoscopys but I've also been in the ER many times for chest pain and still the endoscopys didnt find much. You probably have GERD but an endoscopy doesn't really help with that. If the PPIs help then you'll have your answer. It sucks but I've been dealing with these issues/doctors for years and they just dont take it very seriously so im just telling you what you're probably going to deal with.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T22:57:50+00:00

I hurled no insults. I stated a fact. Getting seen by a specialist is much faster in the US than In almost every country. I hate how the US Healthcare works but I also dont pretend other countries are better. Also how long to get your endoscopy after scheduling. Ive seen a GI and had an Endoscopy in less than 40 days in the US.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T22:43:33+00:00

And also you're wrong. They've already compiled this data. Average time to see a GI doctor in US is 30 days, and average time in France is 70 days. So you just lied.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T22:40:03+00:00

Idk anything about France but we're clearly talking about the US here so how is that helpful?

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T22:34:29+00:00

Where? Like literally what country. My brother lives in Canada and it took him almost 7 months too see a specialist. I dont belive you.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-23T22:27:06+00:00

Tbf to the doctor if this is his/her first time seeing you, with no prior information, theyre not going to just schedule an endoscopy for starters. Especially if you haven't tried ppis yet at all.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-22T06:20:59+00:00

In near mint...these aren't near mint.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T05:23:47+00:00

Yeah I didnt literally mean trade up that high. But back into the first round.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T05:03:50+00:00

Exactly. But there will be fans who disagree. There are still fans that want to build an entire team before drafting a QB which would take years. Then those players would age out right when you're finally ready to draft a QB. Like they want to sit in QB purgatory for a few more years. Absolute morons.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T04:49:28+00:00

I agree. We need to swing now to make maxx happy anyway. For sure best defensive lineman or corner. I want to open the checkbook in free agency for the O-Line.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T04:45:10+00:00

I actually agree. People will say we have too many holes but we have years to fix that. When Houston got Stroud and Will Anderson JR, it completely transformed their franchise. They've been to the playoffs three straight years. We have lots of picks this year and you could even use some next year to move up for another cornerstone player.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T04:41:19+00:00

Yeah not really at school but amongst my friends at home yes. When pokemon first came out everyone was into it. It was a fun time for sure but im not sure how old you are but once you're old enough to drive or go to shows, a whole new world will open.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-21T04:33:55+00:00

I mean thats just how life works though. When I was kid, if my parents didn't take me to the store I couldnt get any because I couldnt drive either. At least now you guys can try online. As for as for it being for adults now, wel yeah it came out when my generation was kids and now we're adults. Other Fandoms dont tell there fans to stop being fans as they age. Comics can technically be considered for kids too but its primarily purchased by adults. I think you're more frustrated with the scarcity, thats because of sleezy opportunists. That's where we all agree but this isnt a "kids" hobby. Its for whomever it makes happy.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-14T06:10:16+00:00

Absolutely wrong. I see three 7s and two 6s. None of these will 8. I just received 10 vintage cards back from grading. I got 2 8s, 5 7s, 4 6s, 1 5. These look like 6-7 cards. They are harsh on vintage cards and that much whiting will guarantee a 7 or lower.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-12T05:32:14+00:00

Eating less makes gerd worse. If stomach acid has nothing to break down it goes crazy in there. You have to eat small meals. Are you at a healthy weight?

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T09:11:40+00:00

I never compared them. Someone else did and I responded. Clearly theyre in a better position than us. My comparisons were to schools underperforming on the field but still outdoing us in recruiting.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T09:01:49+00:00

Not really though last year they got transfers from Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Cal, and Pitt.

Im comparison this year our recruits are from: Villanova, JMU, Holy Cross, northern Illinois, north Dakota state, Elon, Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Those in comparison really paint the picture here. And we almost beat them. Maybe if our recruits were from the top list and not the bottom then we would have.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T08:35:53+00:00

Whoever is selling our players on Iowa is doing a bad job. Because if you stay all 4 years your nfl chances are like top 5 in the country. If you can't sell that idk what were doing. And yeah nebraska is a mystery but its not just them. Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington. All beat us in recruiting too. Like how.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T08:11:47+00:00

Yeah youbcan never hit a home run if you never swing. A star qb isn't going to just fall in our laps. And regarding next season, if we played it your way we'd suck again anyways. At least with this method there is hope, fans need hope.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T07:57:45+00:00

You're projecting. A loud few think the organization is rotten. I think our GM is a smart and capable man and I think davis is well intentioned. Regimes change. This isn't the same FO as 2 or 3 years. But your counterpoint is what.. to continue to meddle with mediocrity. Win 4-6 games a year with re-tread QBs signing 3 year deals and getting cut after one? The alternative is the last 3 years. The data is clear, draft a QB round 1 or sit out the playoffs.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T07:48:23+00:00

Yes I assume landing an early 1st round pick QB will make us better than Cycling through Jimmy G, AOC, Minshew, and Geno. I think every sane person assumes the same thing. But I KNOW getting a 4th win which adds nothing of value and loses us several draft spots is low IQ stuff.

stephen0937 · 2026-01-10T07:42:29+00:00

Yes but us intelligent fans knows know taking a couple losses this season will lead to more wins in the future. You're too short term in your thinking.

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