Emerson Health Gastroenterology Helps Student Recover

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After the accident with the horse, I was not able to eat solid foods for four months. This was painful on my stomach. My stomach started to get worse and worse. It felt like someone was beating up my intestines. I went to one doctor and had every test under the sun, but that physician never really listened to me.

My mom was seeing Dr. Jennifer Nayor with Emerson Health Gastroenterology and recommended I see her. In addition to gastro issues, I have struggled with body dysmorphia and bulimia. Dr. Nayor was the first doctor who really talked to me to understand the nitty gritty and find out what is wrong with my stomach.

I started to see her in June 2020 and could tell she wanted to really get to know me. As with many people who suffer from GI issues, managing symptoms is not often easy, and finding a cure is not simple. For the first time ever, a doctor wanted to hear my story. I have learned that it takes a trusted partnership with your doctor, some experimenting with different medications and lifestyle changes, and patience until you see results.

I feel more relaxed now. I have become more able to control the pain and have had more control over my vomiting and the pain that comes with it. I feel like I have a doctor in my corner who is supporting me. Dr. Nayor is a doctor for the long run. She makes me feel so comfortable and I trust her. This helps my stomach relax.

One of the important things I learned is that I feel much better having a doctor I trust. It can be hard to find a diagnosis with stomach conditions. But once you find a doctor to help you out of the dark, it is so relieving. Medicines are not always the answer — finding a doctor who believes in treating patients as people is important.

I want people to know my story because I do not want anyone to go through what I did. I am on the path to good health now. It was a journey to get here, but with Dr. Nayor on my team I already feel better.