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GI appointments

Does anyone else have a hard time getting in to speak with a nurse on the phone, or struggle to get an appointment that isn't a month away. I am so sick and so frustrated with being thrown aside like I am not important. I am barely functioning most days. I have been off of prednisone for 2 weeks, and have been miserable ever since. I am ready to go speak with the doctor about biologics, but I can't even make and appointment to discuss until I get a return call from the nurse. I just want to feel better.
 
I feel your frustration. My office is good about getting back to me phone call wise but I struggle with appointments like you that are a month out. Does your hospital/office have an online patient chart system? I find that I can get in much quicker if they receive a list of my symptoms written out. Best of luck!
 
I am sorry for what you are going through. It can be frustrating. I have an appointment with s specialist. I wish it was tomorrow instead of the 24th. Let us know how you're.
 
I also recently went of pred and im not feeling to well either and my next appointment are only in April ughhhh
 
Can you maybe get in to see your GI's PA or NP instead? Thats what I do and can get in that week usually.
 
Right now my family doctor is looking after me, he said if it gets bad enough to go to the ER. I am hanging in there until Feb 29th. Hoping I can make it until then, I've already lost 15lbs in 3 weeks. I can't keep anything in, drinking lots of gatorade and eating a lot of bland soft foods. Christi I hope you get better soon, or can be seen sooner, April is a long ways away. I feel for you this feeling is not fun.
 
Are you able to see another doctor or see if this one can pencil you in if there are any cancellations? I know the feeling.
 
Thanks AliGilbreath still going on now have tenderness in my left side also i think im still in flare. Yes i will ask to see them sooner. I also dont know if pressing your tummy that the whole tummy must hurt?
 

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Right now my family doctor is looking after me, he said if it gets bad enough to go to the ER. I am hanging in there until Feb 29th. Hoping I can make it until then, I've already lost 15lbs in 3 weeks. I can't keep anything in, drinking lots of gatorade and eating a lot of bland soft foods. Christi I hope you get better soon, or can be seen sooner, April is a long ways away. I feel for you this feeling is not fun.

Hi how did your appointment go.. hope you were able to get some help and you are feeling better. Hugs 💕
 
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