I went to the doctor yesterday to tell him about my stomach. I always fall asleep in the waiting room. Yesterday the woman who came to get me had to shout to wake me up: “Sir? Sir? Sir? HEL-LOO-OO!” (The “LOO-OO” was a sing-songy descending minor third and quite loud). Embarrassed, I stumbled to the examination room.
The doctor asked me a bunch of questions, listened with his stethoscope a little, and had me lie back while he pushed on my guts. It was completely inconclusive. He said some of my answers sounded like gall bladder and some of them sounded like reflux. He gave me two prescriptions for medicine, and referrals for three tests: an ultrasound for my gall bladder, an upper GI test to check for reflux, and a visit to a specialist for a scoping of my esophagus to look for damage. Then he said I could do them all or not, whatever I want.
I was a little confused.
He said the medicine may very well make me feel better and that will be the end of it. Until the medicine runs out. But if I do the tests, I shouldn’t take the medicine because it will make everything look okay. But I might not really need the tests. But if I do them, a problem might be discovered. Or not. Or maybe I should just take the medicine. Or not take it. Fear of stomach burning has really curbed my appetite for junk food. But there is still some occasional burning. So maybe I should take the tests. Or the medicine. But not both.
I think you should get the tests, then we can all place bets on what we think is wrong with you. 🙂 My money’s on your gallbladder.
I am in complete agreement with Karla! Plus, the tests will be excellent post fodder.
I think it’s your body’s way of trying to balance all the milk you pour in it. “Too much base? I’ll make more acid!” – your stomach.
Just have the ultrasound done of your gallbladder. Because it’s completely non-invasive. And since gallbladder trouble is often hereditary, it could very well be that.
If the ultrasound says no, get a prescription for the medicine filled and see if it makes you feel better.
You’re welcome.
(stupid-bossy-little-sister)
This sounds like a very logical approach and I second that emotion. Nicely put, Beth!
And your litany of mixed messages from Doctor Letmewriteascriptforanothertestorpillforyou convinces me even further that he is not the one for me!
–she whose MD left to join the “gub’mint” in January (now works for the FDA in Silver Spring) without telling me at my December appointment. I feel rather left at the altar, you know? Plus, my meds run out in June, so I’m doc-shoppin’ here! Feedback from any Bradaptation locals?
When I had a CAT scan done two weeks ago, the doctor I met with told me I had a large gall bladder. Didn’t say whether that was good or bad, just that I have a large one.
hehe….Are you initiating a size contest?
So tell us, Brady – could it be a cat in your gall bladder that is making it larger than normal?
Just a thought.
–unconventional science teacher
The only problem with tests are that one test turns into 2 more tests & those turn into 2 more tests & a few months later you’re having an MRI of your brain to see if it’s normal.
This is the only area where I have you beat…I have tests scheduled thru June 16th…take that!
Maybe you have Borborygmus?
hehe…I was going to suggest Mittelschmerz
Oddly enough, both of those were names of Dungeons and Dragons characters that I had in Middle School.
My recommendation is a shot of whiskey every night to kill anything that might be festering in there. (I love that word ‘festering’!) 🙂
I dislike the word ‘moist’.