I have had this plae under my arm , kinda on the side of my rib. It is the size of a dime, reddish brown, looks like a burn and it itches. So went to the dermatoligst and she looked at it, was gonna...
So sorry you too have GP. I have had many tests recently and found I have digestive tract paralysis...which includes gastroparesis, a stomach that no longer stretches and can't handle more than 10...
Hey there. Dysautonomia is hard to research for sure. I am having a lot of problems with my stomach right now due to gastroparesis.Some people that have dysatuonomia have GP also. My heart has been...
My reheum. did several tests on me a few years ago when I was diagnosed with fibro. All were normal. But that has been a few years ago. Looks like time to review. I have to admit I am a bit more...
Meet my new GI dr. today. He is great. Finally someone to explain to me what is going on. He said that my gastroparesis was pretty severe according to the test I had done. Said the wrap would make it...
Thanks Joy. Will do....
Stomach has been hurting for along time, before dexilant. Gonna try the baking soda. A few years ago went to see GI for same pain, jus not as bad. Was told I had gastric emptying disorder and...
Thanks Chuck. I take 60mg. of dixlaten, 300 mg. of zantac. Been hoarce for months now. Elevated the bed. I drink smoothies mostly, cut out all greasy foods, soft drinks and coffee. Been going down...
Dr.'s office jus called me back. He has decided to see me after all. I guess once I mentioned nissen surgery and inflamed larynax maybe he had a change of heart.I go se him tomorrow. A bit nervous. I...
I took my records to a new gastro. I was hoping to see. His nurse just called me and wanted to know why I left my other dr. and to let me know he didn't think there was anything else he could do for...
My daughter has to have MRI's and she has a shunt in her head with a magnet. After the MRI they just check to be sure the setting hasn't changed, which normally it doesn't. She does fine with MRI's....
Thanks Dencha....
I read this same article today. Thanks for posting it for me. I am on a message board for GP and many said that the wrap would make my GP worse. I just don't know what to do at this point. Waiting to...
I have asked some people about the affects of the wrap on gastroparesis. Most said it made it worse. has anyone here had any exsperience with it causing gastroparesis to be worse. I have slight...
Actually Denise the pain is in my upper stomach then radiates down into my whole stomach. I have been so sore all day and only able to eat about a cup of potatoes. We just got back. Was a very long...
Glad everything went well. I too have been told I may need the surgery. Thanks for sharing what you are going through,it helps people like me that maybe in the same boat soon. You are in my thoughts....
A little after 1 I woke up with some pain in the upper part of my stomach. So I get up and get in the recliner and get the heating pad out and put it on my stomach. The pain just kept building and...
My gerd has ral bad lately and I have noticed that it is harder to take a deep breath. I love to sing and singing is very hard at times. Sorry you are having such a tough time....
Egg custard sounds good. Will look up recipe. Thanks Denise....
Thanks couchtater. Today is pretty bad. Had a fruit smoothie for breakfast and it hasn't settled to well with my stomach. I did rest better last night, thanks. May have to take some pain medicine...
No need to be rude....
I have the same kind of pain but never made the connection with the dexilant. Interesting. Been on it for a month now and stomach problems are much worse....
Thank Denise. the pain medicine helped and I was able to sleep all night but woke up to some pain and nausea already. been rough. Thanks for the support....
I haven't slept well all week, pain wakes me up constantly. I am suppose to see my GI dr in 3 days but I am looking for a new one. I am gonna call the ENT that wanted to do the PH test in July and...
After a ct with contrast...conclusion...severe gerd. Sent me home with some pain medicine. Hurting pretty bad. Didn't kinow gerd could get this bad....
I too have gastritis and gerd. The nausea is so bad sometimes. I take 4mg of zofran and it barely helps at all. Pain is almost constant. So far no meds. have stopped the problem. Not much help....but...
I haven't been back to my rehuem. in a few years. She was not helping me at all, so I just quit going. I really don't know what is wrong with me. Both my daughters are having some of the same...
Dr. is orderng a ctscan of my stomach. In the meantime, zofran,zantac and dixlaten. So sick right now. And to top that of my raynauds is killing me. So much! Really is depressing....
Thanks. My stomach is a mess.....so is both my daughters. We all have serious stomach problems....
I have the same pain. Can't figure out what it is. Sorry you are hurting....
The bloating happens right away, as soon as I eat. It is in the top of my stomach, right under the ribcage. it hurts so bad. my gastro. wanted to do a ctscan but I left his practice before we could...
glad you made it through surgery OK. Looking foreward to getting my problem fixed too....
As long as I don't eat the swelling doesn't get so bad but today I ate pasta and shrimp...bad idea. I am in so much pain now and I look like I am gonna have a baby. taking so much medicine for the...
Thanks for the support. I will look for the carafate. I have been on the 300mg of zantac every night and I can't feel any relief. Along with 60 mg of dixaltin I would think that I would be a bit...
Even with all the meds. I am taking to try and control the acid I am still getting very sick to my stomach and having alot of pain and severe bloating. So nothing but fruit smoothies. On top of the...
Hoping everything goes well. keep us informed when you can....
My dr. wants to do this if things aren't better in a couple of months. I looked it up on the internet but would like to hear what it was like for others here. Thanks!...
Well the old vocal cords are red from aicd reflux he said. I am now taking 60 mg. of Dixlatin and he wants me to add 2 zantacs at bedtime. I go back in two months. If no better then a ph test of...
Thanks Denise, that helps. Will let you know what the dr. finds....
I don't smoke and only drink 1 to 2 cups of coffee a day. Stopped drinking any soft drinks with caffine cause of the trigger for raynauds. I hate to cut out the coffee but may have to. it is killing...
My family dr. made an appt. for me to see an ENT since I have been hoarce for about 3 months. We think it is the gerd..increased meds. he said that the dr. may put a light down my nose and into my...
today my fingernails stayed purple for a very long time. I notice that mine gets worse in the summer time due to the air conditioner. Gonna ask dr. about these meds....thanks!...
thanks for the help. getting ready to buy some gloves. Are there any side effects from these meds.?...
Mine has gotten worse. The pain in my toes and fingertips can be pretty intense at times. hate to take more medication but is there anything that can help it/...
I wish I could help. I have cut out a bunch of stuff that makes mine worse and I still suffer. Take 2 perscriptions for it and still a problem. My daughter just had a test a month ago that showed she...
I have terrible GERD. Taking two different meds. right now and it is still a problem. I go Monday to an ENT to talk about my hoarce voice. So sick on my stomach all the time and my gut just hurts. I...
I don't have the color change. it started out as severe cold in my hands.noes and ears. I had to wear gloves all the time for awhile, even in the summer time. Now it is both hands, pain in my...
Thanks for the help Robin. Do you ever wake up with your hands numb? Dr. thinks it is carpal tunnel but I think it is raynauds....
My fingers and toes have been hurting and going numb. Especially my big toe. Weird. I don't know what to do about it.Just wondered if anyone else had this problem and if there is anything that can...
Flank area is the area around the upper back,ribs. Thanks for the help. Gotten alittle better. Not sure why. Just one of those fibro things....