Stomach Issues - Page 2

Teri B. · 12-10-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie

I looooovvvveee those drugs...

Really freaked me out the first time to think I was walking and talking after the endoscopy and didn't recall a bit of it. My sister drove me home and had to stay with me for 24 hrs., and at some point I was sitting in the living room and said, "Wow! How did I get here!" She said I talked all the way home in the car (you know me, I would be chattering, even when I'm drugged out of my skull), and even after we got home and seemed perfectly normal, but I couldn't remember a bit of it. Since I didn't tell any national security secrets though or act out of character, I decided it didn't matter whether I remembered.

neptune · 12-10-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie

I looooovvvveee those drugs...

Yep...all in all it's a recreational day! I've had a half-dozen endoscopies over the years. It isn't a big deal.

Eric, hope the meds work for ya!

Cookie · 12-10-2007, 02:30 PM

Endoscopy.....It's a good thing!

gorillamom · 12-10-2007, 05:17 PM

Eric, have they done a stomach emptying test? I have gastroparisis. Do you have trouble feeling full even though you haven't eaten very much? Do you feel like you could throw up?

gorillamom · 12-10-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ericgtr

We talked about it and decided against it. We agreed that putting me on this perscription would be the best route to take for now. I have real issues about my throat and knocked out or not the thought of having them send a scope down it puts me into an immediate panic. I'll try the medication for a while and if need be, I will get further testing done.

Eric, they did that to me with medications and it got worse. If it hasn't been on the market for 20-30 years don't take it with a long term study behind it. Have them do the stomach emptying test just to rule that out. Don't let them suck the system while you get worse. Please. Also, Reglan is not a good medication so don't let them give it to you. There was a lawsuit againsit it because it causes brain damage if taken too long. And if you are like me with endocrine problems that damage could happen a lot faster. Look into all medications and interactions with other medications including over the counter. We are nothing more than experiments.

cronincal · 12-10-2007, 05:49 PM

less is more. if the meds you take work within 2-3 weeks (be honest with yourself on that) you don't need the invasive procedure. if sympoms worsen or the meds have no effect, get the endoscopy. seeing the problem is far superior to bloodwork. it could mean your life. do not ignore it.

Ouroboros · 12-10-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ericgtr

For the last several years I have had a problem with my stomach, I sometimes get severe stomach aches that usually happen at night after I've eaten. I also seem to have an intolerance to fatty foods. This combined with a lot of tension behind my sternum was cause enough to go see the Dr.

They ran a full blood workup and did an ultrasound, all my results came back with no problems, other than my cholesterol is a little high but nothing to really worry about my dr said.

I was pretty convinced that I had gallstones because these seem like classic symptoms but I am also a thin male, which my dr said doesn't really fit that bill.

So he's perscribed me some perscription based and acid, he thinks it could either be acid reflux or a small ulcer. Anyway just thought I would share the good news that nothing is really wrong, when they did the ultrasound I saw a bunch of big ass black spots and was sure they were cancer or something!

The black spots could be scaring from the acid or you could be bleeding. If it's an ulcer, I've heard that ulcers are caused by bacteria, and are therefore treatable with antibiotics. It sounds like it could be hypertension.

Cookie · 12-10-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ouroboros

The black spots could be scaring from the acid or you could be bleeding. If it's an ulcer, I've heard that ulcers are caused by bacteria, and are therefore treatable with antibiotics. It sounds like it could be hypertension.

Interesting.

A few years ago, I had an ultrasound on my breast. The black spots were good news...it was the white spots we didn't want to see. Don't know if this transfers to the stomach, however.

Ouroboros · 12-10-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie

Interesting.

A few years ago, I had an ultrasound on my breast. The black spots were good news...it was the white spots we didn't want to see. Don't know if this transfers to the stomach, however.

I'm no doctor, but I believe black spots = blood vessels. It's the iron.

Cookie · 12-10-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ouroboros

I'm no doctor, but I believe black spots = blood vessels. It's the iron.

Oh. Well, I'm not one either....it's all such a mystery. Where's that doc we had on BM's site? Or Conrad?

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gorillamom Beyond Liberal Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,161 My Mood: Thanks: 47 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Eric, have they done a stomach emptying test? I have gastroparisis. Do you have trouble feeling full even though you haven't eaten very much? Do you feel like you could throw up? __________________ The Clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power, To tell just when the hands will stop On what day or what hour. Now is the only time we have, So live it with a will, Don't wait until tomorrow, The hands may then be still.
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cronincal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,013 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	less is more. if the meds you take work within 2-3 weeks (be honest with yourself on that) you don't need the invasive procedure. if sympoms worsen or the meds have no effect, get the endoscopy. seeing the problem is far superior to bloodwork. it could mean your life. do not ignore it.
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