Get checked for H. Pylori infection. I went undiagnosed for years and it destroyed my stomach.
Try Sudafed extended release. It's the only thing that eliminates my severe
I actually just got tested for it. Waiting for results. Also going for a gastric dumping study My doctor thinks I’m digesting too slow.Get checked for H. Pylori infection. I went undiagnosed for years and it destroyed my stomach.
Try Sudafed extended release. It's the only thing that eliminates my severe bloating.
Hey everyone! I am new to this site and happen to come across it trying to find answers and I have found it very helpful!
So here is my story…
i have been having health issues and trying to figure out the issue. Last month I was in hospital for high BP which I am treated for and never had BP issues but test came back everything normal. The only thing they can link it too was I was on the iron pill for anemia and I was having side effect.
a week after that I went to ENT for severe sinus issues. The doctor went down my nose to my throat with a camera and said I had sever post nasal drip and acid reflux. But I never really notice issues maybe only here and there and it’s like once he went down he disturbed something because after that I started feeling the symptoms.
then fast forward few Weeks after I’ve been nauseous everyday and started loosing my appetite. Then started having alot of stomach issues. Burping a lot. Getting a lot of trapped gas under my breast and my back. So went to gastro and he thinks it could all be happening from my post nasal (which I never heard of) but he did say it also sounds like gerd. So he put me on pantoprazole and if things get worse then he wants to do a endoscopy.
fast forward a week after ther. The morning sickness got worse and called out like 3x in 2 weeks. I’m still nauseous in the morning currently but some days are better than others.I work in a pharmacy and the pharmacist suggest I get tested for h.pylori because if was having all symptoms. Sick. Loss appetite. Feeling things going on in stomach. A lot of burping and gas.
I found out the urgent care by my tested for it. We’ll find out they don’t know more. But when she was going through my symptoms she said it sounds like ibs. The day before I went there my bowel movement was off. I would feel like I have diarrhea but then when I go I was constipated so she suggest premier protein since I don’t have appetite andprescribe me zofran (which helps alot for the nausea) and then ever since I left there I been constipated for a week now. The first two days I was very constipated and in a lot of pain when trying to go, I couldn’t believe the pain I was going through. Then start taking Doctor to see it and now I can go once or twice in the morning but then that’s it and it’s still kind of constipated feeling but no pain. And when it comes out, it’s kind of like a hard mush and like a yellow brown. I never had a problem, drinking coffee or eating ice cream. And all of a sudden when I was drinking coffee reading ice cream this week, I was getting severe pains in my stomach, which I never had before. I know someone that has IBS see and she said everything I’m going through is what she went through, especially the morning sickness. It bothers me a lot because it affects my every day life like trying to work. I’m just always so nauseous. The Zofran does help. It’s just some days are worse than others. Right now I’m just waiting on my doctor to call me for my endoscopy appointment. My primary also is sending me for the H. pylori test which is a week and a half away because I have to be off my pantoprazole. Do anything that really helps right now is my Lanta and Alka-Seltzer gas and heartburn chewables
The only thing that has been helping me is the Alka-Seltzer chewables because ever since I’ve been taking them I no longer get gas pins
sorry if this is very long, but just trying to get a good idea on what I’ve been through and if others have gone through the same thank you
Have had severe chronic constipation with severe pain. I was hospitalized and also had anal prolapse. Saw GI specialist at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and 7 GI docs. Have 4+ diagnosis's. One GI doc actually wrote a letter saying I have advanced unknown diagnosis for which there is no treatment. I have lost 20#'s and unable to eat anything w/salt or ANY spices (including garlic & Onions). He referred me to Mayo GI dept. mayo clinic not accepting new patients and there is no waiting list. Found a new doc who prescribed Movantik. I have used every prescription and supplement and over counter sold, to no avail. Movantik is working. I was taking Seed probiotic daily. New doc sent me for CT scan. Dr received report from radiologist who read my scan. Dr requested pics and he saw that lining of sigmoid was very thick. The radiologist who wrote report didnt note it. I am doing better w/bowel movements. Acid reflux has disappeared and both blood pressure, blood sugar (Im diabetic 2) and cholesterol dropped 100. Its all related to GI. Its not normal yet but I at least have hope. I am waiting for an appointment (May 31st) to see new GI Dr. I discovered they inject salt into all chic sold except (Bell & Evans Organic, very pricey). I try occasionally to reintroduce foods with little success. One GI doc told me I needed fiber and to eat "big bowl of cereal". Would not listen to me regarding pain. I tried eating lentils and suffered with severe gut pain for 2 days. New Dr told me eating a lot of fiber is worst thing to do with severe constipation. Said it slows everything down further. Im in limbo waiting to see new GI doctor. Not one GI doc ordered CT scan. The reading radiologist missed the sigmoid thickening. When I now have bowel movement they are very narrow. Validates narrowing in sigmoid. I never respond in groups bc have not had any success until now. Glycerin suppositories are sometimes helpful but use 4 in a row to get some relief. Also enema with mix of molasses and milk has provided some relief when bloating, gas and acid reflux are intolerable. I am just so grateful to have found a doctor who is not giving up on me and he is open to non traditional treatments and open minded. He also shared something no medical professional has told me. Most GI docs are in the business of Colonoscopy/endoscopy. That is their bread and butter.New doc said "you need an "academic GI doctor". Several GI docs never did any physical exam but instead just talked and prescribed prescriptions. I hope this helps someone who is suffering. Just keep going to new doctor if you are not getting relief. I have realized how very little is known about GI. The brain is directly connected to issues in GI. Never give up on yourself!Hey everyone! I am new to this site and happen to come across it trying to find answers and I have found it very helpful!
So here is my story…
i have been having health issues and trying to figure out the issue. Last month I was in hospital for high BP which I am treated for and never had BP issues but test came back everything normal. The only thing they can link it too was I was on the iron pill for anemia and I was having side effect.
a week after that I went to ENT for severe sinus issues. The doctor went down my nose to my throat with a camera and said I had sever post nasal drip and acid reflux. But I never really notice issues maybe only here and there and it’s like once he went down he disturbed something because after that I started feeling the symptoms.
then fast forward few Weeks after I’ve been nauseous everyday and started loosing my appetite. Then started having alot of stomach issues. Burping a lot. Getting a lot of trapped gas under my breast and my back. So went to gastro and he thinks it could all be happening from my post nasal (which I never heard of) but he did say it also sounds like gerd. So he put me on pantoprazole and if things get worse then he wants to do a endoscopy.
fast forward a week after ther. The morning sickness got worse and called out like 3x in 2 weeks. I’m still nauseous in the morning currently but some days are better than others.I work in a pharmacy and the pharmacist suggest I get tested for h.pylori because if was having all symptoms. Sick. Loss appetite. Feeling things going on in stomach. A lot of burping and gas.
I found out the urgent care by my tested for it. We’ll find out they don’t know more. But when she was going through my symptoms she said it sounds like ibs. The day before I went there my bowel movement was off. I would feel like I have diarrhea but then when I go I was constipated so she suggest premier protein since I don’t have appetite andprescribe me zofran (which helps alot for the nausea) and then ever since I left there I been constipated for a week now. The first two days I was very constipated and in a lot of pain when trying to go, I couldn’t believe the pain I was going through. Then start taking Doctor to see it and now I can go once or twice in the morning but then that’s it and it’s still kind of constipated feeling but no pain. And when it comes out, it’s kind of like a hard mush and like a yellow brown. I never had a problem, drinking coffee or eating ice cream. And all of a sudden when I was drinking coffee reading ice cream this week, I was getting severe pains in my stomach, which I never had before. I know someone that has IBS see and she said everything I’m going through is what she went through, especially the morning sickness. It bothers me a lot because it affects my every day life like trying to work. I’m just always so nauseous. The Zofran does help. It’s just some days are worse than others. Right now I’m just waiting on my doctor to call me for my endoscopy appointment. My primary also is sending me for the H. pylori test which is a week and a half away because I have to be off my pantoprazole. Do anything that really helps right now is my Lanta and Alka-Seltzer gas and heartburn chewables
The only thing that has been helping me is the Alka-Seltzer chewables because ever since I’ve been taking them I no longer get gas pins
sorry if this is very long, but just trying to get a good idea on what I’ve been through and if others have gone through the same thank you
