All you can really do is keep track of what foods you are eating when you go out that appear to be causing it. I used to have problems with certain types of foods, like Ice Cream, but I could usually...
What tests have they done to get to IBS, the usual run of everything and since nothing else is wrong they picked that? (No GERD / Gallbladder issues, etc? ) Sometimes you can find certain foods that...
I'm having a bad day today, not horrible, but I've been doing well for a while and tried to cut out a supplement for a few days, and yesterday I ate out and tried something different. Nothing...
I know there's a lot of variables. I've been reading up on Olive Leaf extract for it's Antiviral properties, but noticed it has some intestinal muscle relaxing properties as well. I was wondering if...
I can understand wanting to meet with any doctor before they do any kind of surgery, but, that said, the procedure is relatively minor (in the grand scheme of things). I wouldn't worry about it, but,...
I've posted in other threads here and have similar issues. I started with the main symptoms in Oct '07. When I finally got my HIDA scan, it came back inconclusive because not enough dye made it in to...
I can say I never really had any serious pain, well some short term stuff, but not bad enough to need pain meds--and I'm fairly sensitive to pain so I wouldn't suffer for the sake of suffering. Is...
So I'm going to stray away from the 5 meals a day topic for a moment... Momto3 mentioned domperidone. There are actually a few medication's available for GP symptoms. Even if you require meds it's...
I've been told I have the slow-emptying stomach and also suspect Gallbladder, but no stones. I've been doing much better since I've been eating more frequently but in smaller portions (not "5 meals"...
I've posted before, but I believe my GB is not working right. Medically the GI Doc believes I have gastroparesis. I don't know if you've had a gastric emptying study, but, it might be something else...
If you have reasons to suspect it's your gallbladder (subject of this thread) then the deciding test would be the HIDA Scan. The HIDA scan is fairly expensive (even with insurance) and is generally...
Maybe not enough vitamins / minerals as a result of some other issue? Even if you are on a multi-vitamin Look into Magnesium and Potassium and see if anything matches up. You could also look into...
In late '07 I started experiencing some common digestive symptoms that pointed to Gallbladder. I also have a family history of problems. I had an ultrasound and no stones were found but there are...
Funny how we get upset about 'normal' tests, you'd think we'd all be relieved. Same situation here, it is very frustrating not to know what's going on. That said, don't fret about it, there's still...
They say to give probiotics a while for things to improve. I'm not sure which one you've started, perhaps you need to ease into it by using yogurt or something lighter for a bit and then going ot the...
How were you symptom-wise, going into it? As Keriamon has stated, sometimes the day of the test you're having a good day and thus it might not indicate a problem when they get the results. I had some...
Diabetes is linked with GP, and GP can cause abdominal pain. There are other causes of GP, some known, and many unknown/idiopathic. The symptoms seem to vary case by case, and by cause so it's hard...
Hi, have they checked your kidneys? I'd assume so, but on the off chance maybe you have a kidney stone or infection? 2 Months is a long time though, so going to guess that it's something else. Since...
TP = Toilet Paper. If I'm having GB type symptoms (the kind Keriamon has written about ) I usually feel better within 20-30minutes after I eat beets. I'm not sure if it's a placebo effect or not,...
I read your previous post, and given the timeframes (you were in the US when it started) it seems unlikely that Giardia is the cause, but, I don't think it's unreasonable to give it a try and see....
For the heart palpitations, look into Magnesium (dietary intake and/or supplements). Since many folks have malabsorption problems (as a result of other issues), it seems that they (over time) may...
The ultrasound will (probably) show if there are stones blocking a duct. HIDA Scan seems to be the best test, but, if your GB is working intermittently than it may not show up on the day of the test...
Slow emptying stomach is also identified as gastroparesis. Sometimes the word Motility (ie slow motility) is used (instead of emptying). You can search on those topics and likely find some more info....
I haven't tried the pills but the candies gave me heartburn as well. I was then afraid to try the pills. I've stopped taking all pills for a while, I think they sit in my stomach and the coating (or...
Your doctor mentioned motility: "... or I had slowed emptying of the stomach". Please note that Prilosec is a PPI antacid (Omeprazole = Prilosec , Esomeprazole = Nexium , Lansoprazole = Prevacid,...
So, I'm sort of glad to hear (I'm not alone) that I have pretty much the same BM issues as Sophie and RC as described above (usually yellow too). It's funny because when I travel I do have issues...
Good deal on the Reglan. If you are having heartburn, you probably do need an antacid... for at least some time to help heal the stomach. You may want to consider / look into DGL Licorice tablets....
Oh the stuff we share. BTW, The disposable wet wipes are pretty good. Don't need to use every time so not that expensive. They rid of stuff that paper doesn't reach / work on, and you can use in...
Wow, didn't think about that. The ingredients don't say what the chemical is, I guess because it's not "added". They just list the Lettuce, etc. However, they do wash it (and they don't mention with...
There are a few links out there to dispute the gallbladder clense effectiveness. I'm not qualified to say if it's true or not, and I believe that in some cases it might even make a person feel better...
With the Lactose intolerances, the way I understand it, we have a certain amount of bacteria or enyzmyes (forget which) in our digestive system that can process milk products. When we eat more than...
I'm not sure this helps but I sympathize with you and have gone through much of the same (except for the vomiting). It appears my gallbladder is sluggish / working intermittantly. I am actually...
I just got done reading a thread on another forum about magnesium deficiency and how it can mimic a lot of symptoms of these other diseases (loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and...
Yes, Exactly, that was my assumption before reading up on the issue as well. After reading some more (search links in previous post), a nonvisualization is highly indicative of a blockage or...
So, Today was HIDA scan day. Interestingly my Gallbladder did not fill with enough of the dye for them to do the CCK injection part. After 1.5hrs of watching they were getting frustrated. They...
I've also had Yellow stool for a few mo's now. I haven't had any pain to speak of, just some nausea and loss of appetite (much better now / not as bad as it was). I have had Upper Endoscopy and Blood...
Thanks for the update, I've read pancreatis is a common side effect of the ERCP, so, perhaps it's just something that takes time to heal even after the worst (pain) symptoms are gone? One question......
Hi all, Just posting a quick update. It took a while but today was my appt. with my new GI Doc and I must say I'm very pleased this time around. (See previous post from 2/19 for comparison). This...
I've been mostly ok but the last few months this has been something that has woken me up at night a few times now. I have noticed that my resting rate is higher than it used to be, and just in...
FYI, There's a recent study that noticed PPI's have caused GB function to decrease in healthy patients that they tested. I'm in the early phases of the same symptoms as you and haven't been diagnosed...
Honestly, I didn't expect him to prove that it's not GB, or even to take the time to explain why not. I know that to him I'm just another patient who maybe read too much information and otherwise has...
So, I finally made it back to my GI doc for my followup appointment. Because I was feeling better before and after the endoscopy, we agreed I'd continue doing what I'd been doing and he'd see me in a...
I had similar symptoms to start back in October and it's been a few mo's for me of ups and downs (mostly ups though) with no H.Pylori or ulcers or other official cause found. I've read that Nexium...
Some medical terms for the various types of Gallbladder issues (based on Keriamon's first post): * The first type, "the most common form of GB disease: the infamous gall stone." => Cholelithiasis...
Helen, Maybe you can push back using the family history (Gram) aspect and ask / discuss an ultrasound, it's not perfect but at least it might show a gallstone if there's a blockage. If it comes back...
I started out the new year doing well. My Ultrasound came back with no evidence of stones but the Radiologist said that there were some very small spots in the wall indicative of Polyps (<1mm). I was...
Hi all, Just a minor update. I had my endoscopy last Wednesday and I'm still waiting on the results of the Biopsy but otherwise all they found was mild gastritis. On the positive side, whatever I've...
Hi, I'm a 34yo Male who's slightly overweight but otherise been normally active and healthy my whole life. I don't have diabetes or any other diagnosed conditions. After a nasty virus hit our house,...
I did some research and a few sites mention that artichoke stimulates bile, so there were some warnings about eating it if there are stones/symptoms it might aggravate it / make it worse. Whether or...
Yeah, I'm not 100% sure on the diet yet, still experimenting a bit and it takes a few days at least to rule things out. I would say it would have been the peanut butter more than than the bread, but...