WHAT HAPPENS ?

Hi guys

I was just wondering if anyone knows what happens in an appointment with a gastroenterologist?? I just don't want to be taken by surprise by anything.

[bantam12]

Depends what you are seeing one for. You might be weighed, bp and urine sample done. Go over your symptoms with the doc and decide on tests and treatment if needed.

[Hidden in reply to bantam12]

Oh God that sounds so awkward! Thank you for your help bantam!! Atleast I'm a little more informed about the appointment

[bantam12 in reply to Hidden]

What's awkward ?

[Hidden in reply to bantam12]

the fact that I may have to give a urine sample just makes me want to cringe . I've just found it so awkward handing the mini bottle over to the doctor

[bantam12 in reply to Hidden]

A nurse will do it all before you see the doc. If you don't want to wee while your are there get a bottle from your GPs surgery and take it with, I always do that.

[Hidden in reply to bantam12]

That's a good idea. Thanks,I'll probably do that

[Class31 in reply to Hidden]

Hi. It could be worse, I had to hand a sperm sample in and the nurse was my neighbour, now that was awkward!

[Hidden in reply to Class31]

wow...i feel guilty for complaining now😂

[Class31 in reply to Hidden]

I saw the funny side, and it's a good story. Pride seems to be the first casualty of illness!

[runswithdogs]

All of my visits were discussion based. No 'pants off' until the colonoscopy. That being said, the lab people got urine, blood and poop samples from me. They're used to it. Just be as open as possible, using the words you need to. They went to school to study this stuff - if you have to describe your poops and farts in great detail it's all okay.

[Hidden in reply to runswithdogs]

you're right but humans cant help but worry. You're right though, they've been studying this for a lifetime and if they felt so grossed out about it I'm sure they wouldn't still be there. Thank you runswithdogs

[Purplewoman]

I had weight and bp with nurse and then discussion with consultant which included abdominal exam and a roll Ono side and bottom exam which idbeen wotid about for weeks but was seconds and didn't feel a thing

[Hidden in reply to Purplewoman]

thanks purplewoman, you've made me feel less anxious xx

[Hidden]

Hi at this first appointment they will ask you about what you have been through/going through and how it affects you.How many times you go to loo and what its like.

Meds and they will want to examine you.

They found that I have nerve dammage, a rectocile and reduced squeeze. The rectocile has made my rectum short so i get a lot of incontinaence.

if you get a diagnosis you may be sent to other places for treetment. Your meds may be changed to better meds.

You will get follow-up appointments to see them.

Very Best Wishes

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

thank you for your help. That must get painful. Hopefully there'll be some way to make the pain reduce.

[Hidden]

yea gets very sore on outside-got steroid cream for cherry-red-botty

Very Best Wishes