Got a Second Opinion!
By KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3584)
Philippines
December 12, 2016 8:21pm CST
Maybe I am still lucky to have found a new Doc, after a shocking incident with a Pulmonologist, last week (she wanted me to undergo tracheostomy).
This new Doc is also a Pulmonologist. He had a good look at my x-ray results as well as my labchem. He asked me questions which I did not hear from last week's Doc.
Then, he adviced me to stop drinking:
-coffee
-tea (iced tea)
-soda
-lemonade
-wine
-vinegar
And to stop eating:
-chocolates
-fatty or oily food
-peppermint
-food with chili
-tomatoes
-pomelo (& all citrus fruits)
And (in case I do), stop smoking.
When I asked him why, he said I have an acid reflux. Then, he prescribed Antaxid capsules for 3 weeks (to be taken 30 minutes before dinner). And, advised me never to lie in bed earlier than 2 to 3 hours after dinner.
So, it's no to tracheostomy?
Praise God!
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16 responses
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
Good for you! Sometimes, I think doctors are not looking after the welfare of their patients but are just looking to pad their bank accounts.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
That's true some doctors are not doing their best.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
14 Dec 16
And I think there is a sleeping position suitable for people who suffer from acid reflux. I think you have to sleep on your left side...
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
16 Dec 16
@KnehKnah And I don't know if it's true. I just read about it before. I think it has something to do with the position of our stomach.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
Praise God, glad to see you. This is not the first time I heard stories like this one, at times I lose confidence on some medical practitioners seems like some people have become really materialistic.
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
Indeed! Thank you! Just like what you said, I even went to the extent of refusing seeing Doctors! Most of those I'd been to were so in a hurry checking up on me, simply scribbling capsules & tablets on prescription pads (& after taking 2 or more of those I almost lost my life!)!
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
It's always helpful to get second opinion. It's just an acid reflux. Hope you get better soon.
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@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
At least there are still some good quality doctors out there. Wait? No more lemonade? men I thought I had it worst. At least you don't need to have an operation.
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@allknowing (137774)
• India
24 Dec 16
It is always good to have a second opinion. You too could search on the Net for answers, sometimes.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Feb 17
It seems we always have to get a 2nd or 3rd opinion and sometimes, we need to RUN from the doctors telling us such things!
Hope things will be better now.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 16
I'm so sorry that I missed this when you posted it, but I haven't been on the site as much as I used to be.
Thank goodness you got a second opinion and don't have to have that op. That's quite an extensive list of what you can't drink, seems like it just leaves water.
I hope that you are able to enjoy Christmas my friend, the best of luck to you. Mahal kita.
@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
15 Feb 17
Yes, thank God, KnehKnah! (I was wondering how you were doing, so came looking for you. I haven't seen you on myLot for quite some time.)
So, are you feeling better now, after following the new doctor's instructions, hon? (I certainly hope so!)
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Dec 16
i'm so glad that'cha got a 2nd opinion! this's wonderful news, hon. i'm doin' the happy dance with ya! big hugs 'n keepin' ya'n my heart always, dear one!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Dec 16
tracheostomy i think is the procedure to help ease the pain you are feeling with your throat. i am just glad you won't have that, and i hope for your earliest recovery.
having a tracheostomy or tracheotomy will further increase your susceptibility to infection.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
15 Dec 16
Oh my ! I lie down in bed about an hour after dinner . I might as well stop doing that and not eat dinner anymore to avoid doing that .
Though , is eating an apple at night considered dinner and should not lie down 2 to 3 hours after i have eaten it as my dinner ?
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
i didn't know about this. i'm glad it's only acid reflux. what a roller coaster experience that was.
