Do you ever feel that you have to "fight" to be heard by your doctor?Advocacy can sound like a public act, but sometimes it's as personal as fighting to be heard and taken seriously at your...reactions30repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
Specialist doctor? Anyone tried this?I got IBS. Does it help going to a IBS specialist doctor? Anyone tried this?...reactions6repliesHealthcare Team
how to manage the constipation that follows taking opiods/ pain pills after surgeryI have had several surgeries all requiring some type of opiods for pain. I was almost impacted while in rehab and those...reactions4repliesHealthcare Team
Right side Twinge/Spasms/Lower Back painHi all. I've been experiencing the above symptoms constantly everyday for months some days worse than others. I've had bloods, stool &...reactions14repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamPain
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This IBS - Cif I dont move my bowls for more than 3 days I go into server pain contractions minutes to a few minutes...reactions8repliesIBS-CAnxietyHealthcare Team
New here. Gastroenterologist insisted on hysterectomy?I am currently at an impasse with a gastroenterologist. Actually, it was a while ago, but I have yet to find a...reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
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Hospital and treatment is making me a little nervousToday I got a letter through the post that the referral to see a specialist team has gone through and I should...reactions3repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamMental Health
Blood on my stool. I am a 44 year old woman and the last 2 months I have had blood in my stool. I have experienced...reactions1replyHealthcare Team