Hi jenfromzen, Sorry that your experience with Dr. Gutman wasn't good. I have only just started to see him. I only have 2 visits under my belt, so I cannot give you any longterm feedback. I can say,...
hi all, i took the SITZ marker pill today. now have to go in for xrays on the third day and then the fifth day. will let you know how it goes. so far probably the easiest test you could ever take!...
joy: wow, i think we are in the same boat with the anxiety issues! my problem is i am even too anxious to take meds! Koo-Koo! i know! michele: hope you have fun skiing! i haven't been in 15 years!...
hey, thanks. i have some serious anxiety/ depression, but i always have my whole life. yeah, i guess i'll take the other tests, we'll see what happens. thanks again....
hi. i totally chickened out and caused a big crying scene. i'm a loser. i just couldn't do it. just hope dr. gutman doesn't totally hate me now....
Joy, Yes, I think it's called Versed. It kills your short term memory. Maybe I should ask for some of that! LOL! Michael Jackson drug, that's f'd up! LOL!...
Michele, I should have mentioned, the Align is actually a Probiotic, not medicine. So of course I was doing really great the last coupla days, no reflux, throat great! Then Blammo, I'm getting...
You fought the Dr? That's crazy! You mean you didn't really go under all the way? I've heard about tht happening, when people don't go under and they are like in a comatose state, but they are fully...
Here's the website for Align: http://www.aligngi.com/ He probably gave it to me because I have chronic constipation and this may help that, fingers crossed! I once went a Full Month not pooping........
Hi Michele, I finally started to log what I eat, etc... last night. Funny thing is, I sneezed this morning! LOL! Although the symptoms weren't as bad as the night before... Maybe there was less acid...
Oh yes, it is the saliva washing the acid down. But I think the part about sneezing only at night and only once is weird. I would think you would be more likely to sneeze during the day while your...
Hi Joy, Thanks for the advice! Yes, I really need to keep a journal! I usually chew some gum, and it helps. Does this seem weird to you though?...
Hello, I am writing because I have a strange question/ symptom. I did tell Dr. Gutman about this, and I hope he can figure it out. In the evening, like just now, but ONLY in the evening, I sometimes...
Yes, finding a good Dr. is the key! Unfortunately we do have to "Search Out" for good Dr.'s... What ever happened to the Hippocratic Oath? I guess it was bought out by the Drug Companies... I've had...
Hey Michele, I told him that you were the reason I made an appt. with him. He said, Michele? I see alot of Michele's... LOL! I said she's from Huntington... He couldn't put his finger on who you...
@ Joy- Yes, the manometry does sound like LOTS of FUN! LOL! Can't wait! @ Michele- Just got home after seeing Dr. Gutman. Wow! I am sooo grateful to you for putting his name here on the boards! I...
LOL! I already have some valium here! I'm already anxiety ridden, without having the tests! I didn't take a valium before the Cytoscopy, but when the Dr. brought in the "Scope" and told me where it...
Hi Joy, Thanks so much for the info on the tests! I know I've been being a big baby about it! I mean I had a Cystoscopy! Here is the definition of what that is:...
Wow, that is amazing that he found the inlet patches of gastric metaplasia. I hope this is the problem for you and that he can resolve it! Good luck, It seems that You (We) are in good hands! : )...
Hi Michele, Well well, Huntington, we'll have to get together for a Non-Acidic lunch! LOL! Well, I have never had any tests, I'll admit I have been scared... I smoke so I keep thinking the "C"...
Hi Michele! Thanks for your reply. Thanks so much for your info on Dr. Gutman. Believe me I do not mind waiting for a Dr. who actually cares and listens (imagine that!), which Dr. Gutman seems to be!...
Hi longislandchick, I am new to these boards and found your recc. for Dr. Gutman. I too am a "long island chick" and I have an appt. with him tomorrow. Thanks for getting this info out there, I was...