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Posted 8/4/2014 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I got diagnosed with HA which I sort of can understand reading the symptons bit I'm convinced it's more. You don't get stomach pain after eating and drinking and feeling sick all the time
Been feeling sick for months

Had endoscopy a year ago and ultrasound on gallbladder the other week

Only thing came back was fatty liver. Blood test showed raised ekolyctes (sp?)

Tried every tablet going for nausea and ibs. Buscapem etc

Nausea is just getting worse so got prescribed zofran. This is a pretty hardcore tablet to take it seems

Take tonight fir example felt sick after any food and stomach making loud noises. Rumbling in my throat and stomach ache as well as feeling sick. Tried ranitidine but nothing. All I had to eat was a sandwich and cold drinks now I have stomach pain again. It can't always be anxiety

Felt bad these last year but never this bad. Any advice guess one good think is never been sick but if it carries on this bad it's gonna happen

Really struggling to eat. Get pains for a few hours after no matter what I eat . Even drinking isn't good. This is awful
Posted 8/4/2014 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi macca and welcome.

I am sorry that you are feeling so unwell.:( I can sympathize, as I too had some really awful gastro symptoms with my worst anxiety as well.

In fact, I would be in so much pain, (or nausea) if I was hungry...or just after eating (I only had limited times when I felt okay) that I was convinced I had an ulcer.

Turns out it was all anxiety related.

So bear with me while I ask you a few questions.

Can you elaborate a little on your anxiety history? How long have you been dealing with it? Have you sought treatment specifically for it...medication, therapy or self-help?

Have you had a test for ulcers? The H-pylori is easy and non-invasive. If you havent' already (which I am sure you have) I would get it done a.s.a.p.

How about your diet? Have you cut out the obvious factors for stomach upset? Alcohol, highly acidic foods, fatty/spicy/'gassy' ones? Chocolate and coffee?

Let us know a little more about these questions, and we may be able to better advise and support you.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/4/2014 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi had depression for years maybe 15. Been nauseous for about 5
I am on dureoxentine and diazapam
Also omeprazole and ranitidine for stomach
Got to go for C BT therapy in a few weeks

The nausea has been there for years gradually getting worse
It's just the past week when I eat or drink I get stomach pains all the time that's the concern as never used to happen till a week ago. Also night sweats and blood in stool (although was told that was okay)

Do I need to see Dr about stomach pain or wait till I'm sick. It isn't anxiety causing the pain imo

Ty
Posted 8/4/2014 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
Have you asked for a referral to a gastroenterologist? If you truly feel that you have a physical issue that needs to be dx'd...then I would suggest this as a next step.

I would also start to use some coping skills to treat it from an anxiety standpoint as well...since this could end up being the cause, or at least a contributing factor.

Here is a link to our Resources that has great stress relieving exercises (links included) that you can get started on right away. Practicing these everyday can make a huge difference in how you feel.:)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting!

S.C.

Posted 8/4/2014 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
I saw one last year for an endoscopy. No way can I have another unless I go private and pay 1500. Told only have one every 5 years
Posted 8/4/2014 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
Can I ask a question
Posted 8/5/2014 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Ask anything (within the rules) that you need to...that is why we are here! :)

S.C.
Posted 8/5/2014 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Even if I have HA should a Dr of 7 years be able to spot cachexia/waring on legs and hands?? I have showed and Dr he said its okay but I have to wonder how many has he seen with cachexia?? I have showed him photos as for sure people have said my hands have got boney. He said wasn't wasting just that hands had gotten boney for no reason
Posted 8/5/2014 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, you posted about this before, under another s.c. name, yes?

I remember.:)

If your doctor has been working with you for that amount of time, and thinks that you are dealing with health anxiety, then I think that you need to focus your energy towards treating the HA through therapy, such as CBT.

We are cheering you on! Please seek the help that you need to feel better.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/5/2014 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Yes sorry couldn't find my old details
I've taken photos and you can see the difference between then and now so I'm not imagining this

Im worried that they aren't taking it seriously because of my HA. My point is just because I have HA doesn't mean there is nothing wrong

Is C BT hard work does it work. Will it get rid of anxiety?
Posted 8/5/2014 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Should I see the Dr about stomach pain
Im definitely not imagining this
Posted 8/5/2014 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Yes it is hard work...but is works!! :)

I highly recommend it

Your statement is correct...people with HA certainly can have legitimate health issues.

So pursuing a specialist who does not know your anxiety history may be a good move.

If however, after a second opinion, nothing can be found....you may need to come to the conclusion that there is nothing to be found...and focusing on your anxiety management is your best option.

Wishing you the best...keep posting. :)

S.C.
Posted 8/5/2014 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
You mean a different Dr?
You can only go specialist if referred by a Dr here
Posted 8/5/2014 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, you could just try starting over with another GP.

S.C.
Posted 8/5/2014 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks
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