How
One Woman Avoided an Unnecessary Colonoscopy
Check out an account of a lady who helped
her friend who had severe acid reflux to avoid an unnecessary
colonoscopy. Friends and family members should always
help to research the necessity of procedures for their friends
and family members because doctors often will not inform patients
of alternative treatments and how many health issues could be
resolved with a change in diet.
A lady with acid reflux:
At least ten years ago, my friend started having mild stomach
attacks that she handled with Tums and other antacids. Her doctor
said she had to relieve the stress in her life and continue
to take the antacids as needed. As time went on she started
taking Prilosec, an over the counter drug thinking that would
work better than antacids. She did this for several years increasing
the amount she was taking as time went on. The more she took
the worse she got so her doctor gave her prescription strength
which made her even worse. The doctor then gave her what he
called the highest prescription strength and she got even worse
to the point she was severely constipated and doubling over
in stomach pain. Her doctor then referred her to the gastroenterology
group of six male doctors.
At her first gastroenterologist appointment she had the bra
incident where he asked her to remove her bra because wanted
to see her breasts. He gave her a rough digital rectal exam.
He said there was blood in the finger test and she would need
an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy test which he would schedule both
at the same time. She told him she had a relative who had an
Endoscopy where she was gagging and in pain but she couldn't
communicate with the doctor. He said he would do it at the hospital
where she would be put completely out. This also scared her
because she had heard stories that when women are put under
anesthesia, they are given no respect. They are left exposed
for anyone who walks in and she was already unhappy with how
this doctor treated her while she was awake. She was also worried
about being asleep and alone with male doctors while she was
naked under the gown so she asked the doctor if her husband
could be present for the procedure. He said absolutely not and
if she didn't trust him she should get another doctor. This
was a big red flag. A number of male
gastroenterologists have sexually abused women while they
were sedated or anesthetized.. Check out how a sedated patient
was sexually abused in Wisconsin by a
male gastroenterologist. My friend was in such pain she
let him make the appointment and went home in a panic.
That's the point where she confided in me and I looked up Prilosec
and found it should not be used on a long term basis because
it could cause a severe stomach inflammation. I also read on
other sites where taking acid blockers over long periods of
time can inhibit digestion, causing gas, bloating, constipation,
and other problems. I advised her to run, not walk, away from
this doctor. She cancelled the appointment for the endoscopy
and colonoscopy. At this point she was so constipated her digestive
tract was moving backwards. I told her to take the cleansing
prep the doctor gave her for the colonoscopy to clear her out,
and then start eating right and taking fiber along with probiotics.
She is eating a diet for people with ulcers now. I told her
if she still has problems she should see a female gastroenterologist,
but so far she feels fantastic. Right now, she is not having
any pain. She is taking no acid blockers and I got her some
tums in case she needed them, but so far she is medication free.
-Jan
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