Vocab Blog Numero 3

The other day was a scary day! I had to go to a gastroenterologist the two days ago to get an endoscopy. Well this wasn't just a random endoscopy, it's actually because this past summer, on July 4th (yes I know the exact day, it was a pretty memorable one) I choked on a piece of filet mignon. I didn't need the heimlich or anything because I could still breathe, I just couldn't swallow anything, not even spit unfortunately. MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY! It wasn't actually in jeopardy, but it was scary! And as a result, I went to the ER and after 8 hours of waiting, and still not being able to swallow anything, I had my first endoscopy to remove it. They sent me to a gastroenterologist which then suggested I get another one to take biopsies to see what was wrong. The gastroenterologist was my nemesis because he thinks he spells his name right, but it's actually wrong. Margulies, doesn't even sound right! Margolis is the correct spelling. Even though we have "beef" with each other, we have an intimate relationship. I mean who else has seen the inside of my throat before? His prognosis after performing the endoscopy was that I most likely had EE, eosinophilic esophagitis, and to cure it I have to see an allergist. My mom was a critic of all of this because she thinks the doctors are just trying to make money off me. But there was nothing we could do. Within the past few weeks these doctors have been harassing us by calling the house asking to confirm our appointment. It is overwhelming. And to make it worse, each doctor makes me give them a vignette about the incident that happens so they understand the situation. But I feel like it has helped me in some ways. I have met an eclectic group of doctors, all of which gave me insight into different areas of study. I want to be a doctor when I'm older, so that is why it is helpful. So far the doctors have eschewed from any drugs or medication to prevent this from happening again, but instead trying to manage my diet. I don't really enjoy it, but it's something I have to do. lately, in an article I have found out that this condition is becoming ubiquitous, and that more and more people are being diagnosed with EE.