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Annie76
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Joined : Jul 2007
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Posted 10/24/2007 8:41 AM (GMT -8)
I just got off the phone with a friend in another state who is a breast cancer survivor. Her take-charge attitude is an inspiration to me. I was sharing with her the fact that I can't get my UC symptoms under control and she asked me if I had ever gotten a second opinion. I really like my GI doc and hadn't even considered the possibility. She suggested I try someone at the Cleveland Clinic - we are only 3 hours away. Do any of you ever get 2nd opinions and if so, how do you go about doing it? Do you get your records from your current GI? Would it be worth my while to go to the Clinic? Is there a specific doctor I should ask for? Thanks in advance for your advice!
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kb5
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Posted 10/24/2007 9:31 AM (GMT -8)
Hi Annie, a second opinion is always a good idea. Espeically if you can't get your symptoms under control. The cleveland clinic is a great place. I know that many here have had good experiences there, i'm sure they will chime in with some names. I would get a copy of your records anyway, its not hard and you have them just in case. Call your Gi or ask at your next app and they will give you the forms to fill out and then they can get you what you need. If you don't want to leave your current doc you can always go back to them with the info the second opinion gave you and discuss it. A good doc will look into it for you.
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Old Hat
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Posted 10/24/2007 2:26 PM (GMT -8)
I think a member in or near Cleveland wrote terrific comments to another thread here-- recommending GI Dr. Bo Shen. Maybe that person will read this & give you further details. On 2nd opinions: I HAD to go after that because my UC became unmanageable ca. 12 yrs after diagnosis. My 1st gastro got very put-out because I pursued the opinion of a gastro registered with CCFA! So-- I decided to go with the new gastro because I needed a doctor experienced with IBD treatment. The 1st one was a generalist who attributed most problems to the gall bladder. Good luck with your search! / Old Hat (nearly 30 yrs with left-sided UC; currently on 3 Colazal daily; seem to be back in remission)
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