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Doctor after doctor wrote her off, telling her there was nothing they could do to help.
Heres her story, as told to health writer Alice Oglethorpe.
Jordan Moss
He didnt give me any medicine or advice.
I remember going back to my car and crying for 30 minutes.
After I pulled myself together, I went home and fell asleep.
Garvin is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I felt like nobody was helping me.
Hearing that, she decided to take me to the ER immediately.
Thats when I became determined to find a different specialist.
The first time I met this gastroenterologist, I knew he would figure out what was wrong with me.
That December was a really low point for me.
I was terrified about what was going on in my body and slipped into a depression.
I went from a lively, vibrant person to wanting to hide in my room all day.
And I had no appetiteI was just drinking chicken broth because I didnt have the energy to eat.
Garvin is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It wasnt non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after all.
bile) backs up and impacts how well my liver functions.
I felt so relieved to know what was going on with my health.
It had been two months, and people kept telling me they didnt know how to help me.
Meanwhile, I wondered if I would wake up the next day whenever I went to sleep.
I just had so much gratitude for this doctor.
By the end of February, my symptoms were starting to improve.
My ankles stopped swelling up, my skin got clearer, and I slowly started getting my energy back.
I was able to walk around and hang out with friends.
It was like I rejoined society again!
These days, Im so much better than I used to be.
I have no pain and havent had any issues in a long time.
Keep seeing different doctors until you find someone to help you.
Your life depends on it.
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