What's The Difference?

[lolitawantsaband 45]

I was told I needed to see a nutritionist for a consult and now today I'm finding out I need to see an MD in Gastroenterology. WTH! I am confused, what is the difference? Can someone please shed some light on this for me. Oh and to top it off I go to the doctor off for an hour wait only to find out because I had a Jolly Rancher I cannot get by blood tests done today! I have to come back when I have fasted for 10 hours OMG! I'm so in a hurry to get this done that now I'm getting frustrated. I wish I was told specifically what and whom I needed to see.

[Jess55 97]

Most times when you get bloodwork done you need to be fasted. A jolly rancher is going to effect your blood glucose (sugar) level. Also a nutritionist handles diet and such, a gastroenterologist handles your gastrointestinal tract. You will most likely need an EGD (an upper endoscopy). You may need other tests too. I had a EGD, chest rad, EKG, Echocardiogram, stress test, and more.

[lolitawantsaband 45]

Ok thanks for the info.

[dontcry 1]

If you are unsure of what is been said or whats to be done always ask And Take a note book to write stuff down and when you think of questions write that too so you dont forget to ask when your there