After almost a year of testing, the GI doc finally agreed that I do not have reflux even though I do have a hiatal hernia. I am going back for another endoscopy and a possible biopsy for Eosinophilic...
Thanks. I just got back from my GI appt and now they are saying no reflux, that it must be something else. They are going to do another endoscopy and test for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. I think I...
I've had four separate doctors take a look, they all say it's GERD because of the hiatal hernia. That includes two GIs, my primary doc and an ENT. The only thing that says it's not GERD are the...
Hmmm...I am on Aciphex right now (yellow pill). I had been taking it for awhile before I had this reaction. That exact reaction hasn't happened again. At least, not to that degree. I am going to see...
I just now saw this reply. I am going to check it out on the web....
GERD can cause those symptoms. A doctor should be able to rule it out....
I had a 24 hr PH test that indicated that I was negative for GERD. No acid, no reflux. I had a manometry test that measured the pressure and my LES is less than normal pressure and I have a hiatal...
So I took some benadryl and that "throat closing" feeling went away after an hour. I can still feel something stuck, but not nearly as bad. It has to be an allergy. So frustrated. I considered the...
I was tested for food allergies via a blood panel. Not by skin prick and the blood work was negative for all of the common allergens. I am going to take a benadryl and see what it does....
For whatever reason I am having a particularly bad time of it and have been for the past two weeks. Right now I have a feeling of fullness, right at the base of my tongue. I can swallow but it's not...
I wish I could give you an answer. I am in the same boat and have been for 9 months now but your situation won't improve at all unless you see a specialist. At least then, he/she can diagnose you and...
Yeah, that's the thing. I have no heartburn or stomach problems at all but my throat is shredded. That is what it looks like and feels like unfortunately....
Babygirl... right now, everything bugs me but it's worth a try....
Babygirl... I've removed all fried foods, no spicy foods at all, removed chicken and nuts since they seemed to cause a problem. Some dairy, no white flour or refined sugar only whole grains. Lots of...
Thanks for the reply. I need to have this 24 PH monitor test before they will consider surgery. Why do doctor's discourage surgery for this? My doc and my GI said that they don't recommend surgery...
Hi, New to this board but I'm frustrated and cannot get any answers. Back in March of 2009, food began to get stuck in my throat. Primarily chicken and nuts. Saw a doctor, had an endoscopy and the...
I'm still learning what makes me flare but I've noticed a problem when I eat too much dairy or soy. I really need to overhaul my whole diet. I tried the McDougall "vegan" diet for 3 months and felt...
My visual disturbances were chalked up to be an Ocular Migraine (no pain). I actually went blind in one eye for 20 min or so. It happened once and I have no idea what caused it but since there is no...
Thank you. I'm sorry if I was negative I am just feeling so miserable. It's the pain talking....
I was hoping to at least get a couple of words of encouragment but not one reply. The energy it took just to type the email and this response was almost too much but I figured that someone would...
I haven't posted in awhile but I've been reading and it looks like a lot of us are having a hard time right now. On the miserable scale with 10 being the worst I usually fall at a 6 or so but this...
So you are basically saying that you now have two RXs and you're trying to figure out whether to fill them both since you may be without pain pills after what this new doc said. Right? If you had...
Hi, I agree with the others. That is not what marriage is about . It's a two way street and it's all about love and support. Would you say the same thing to him if the roles were reversed? I would be...
Thank you! Sometimes it just takes another person to give you that little nudge....
Hi, I am from the Lupus board as that is what I am being treated for, even though I was technically undiagnosed from the lab work. Anyway, after year of meds I was feeling pretty good and my numbers...
I'm experiencing the same thing now but with my arms. Haven't gone to the doc yet because I have been waiting to see if it goes away. It has been going on off and on for about 2 weeks now. Some days...
I've had this happen to me, but I traced it to liquid soap getting under there and not being completely rinsed off. Happens to me every once in awhile when I handwash the dishes. It's very painful. I...
I'm finally off the pred but I can relate to being humiliated by weight! My doc told me I had three months to make a dent in my weight loss before he takes more drastic action. Not sure what the...
Hi, I just got back from Colorado..Denver and Boulder and it was very, very hot. I am sure it will be cooler up in the mountains. I wish I had spent some time there as I was not expecting it to be...
I hope you are feeling a bit better now and have had a chance to rest some.. I don't know how I do it sometimes. I work full-time and have two kids under the age of 10. There are days where I am just...
Hi, I've experienced a lot of what you've described.. perhaps not the to the degree that you've experienced but as the other poster said.. Lupus pretty much affects you in all different ways. I...
Hi, I am doing okay lately. Off the pred and my doc just took me off the Fosamax. I was told to really focus on nutrition and exercise, which is always a challenge for me. I am just too busy and eat...
I'm not even sure a flare shows up in bloodwork.. does it? I just know that I feel very much like you do right now. The rash, the exhaustion, the fuzziness. Get as much rest as you can and hopefully...
Did you wash all the sunscreen off? My sunscreen actually melts a bit when on me and I nearly always get some in my eyes. When that happens I experience the burning you mentioned. Other than calling...
I don't have any answers but I just wanted to say that I am sorry your kids are going thru this. I can't imagine having to deal with so much pain at such a young age. Hugs.....
Oh..I am on plaq, hydrochlorothiazide and that's it! I finished my pred taper. I have not discussed this with my rheumy yet as my normal appt was just cancelled. Thanks!...
Hello, I am having trouble with my tonsills and am considering having them removed. Has anyone done this with Lupus? Did it cause any unforeseen problems? Ti...
How long have you been on the Plaq? I am off pred now and was really lousy for awhile but then all of a sudden.. like after a month being totally off.. I started to feel pretty good. I think my plaq...
Thanks to all that replied. I am feeling a little better as the days go on. Your needle comments cracked me up. I always ask for a butterfly needle but some dope told me that if you have large veins,...
Hi everyone, It's been awhile since I said hello but I've been reading all the posts. I am feeling a bit whiney today. On Saturday I took my son to see Wicked. My husband was dropping us off and...
1. ) My first clue was severe pain in my elbow, followed by severe swelling of my feet and ankles. 2.) I was diagnosed at age 39, after almost a year of testing and meds. 3.) It took about 18 months...
I agree with you.. I feel like I have a handle on things most of the time now, but every once in awhile too much sun or too much of anything will bring on a flare. I'm so sorry you had to miss some...
First off, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis... but with Lupus, treatment is all about prevention. Your Rheumatologist should be able to determine which organs (if any) are affected and be able...
I wouldn't say I have pain, but I do have stiffness that seems to be worse upon waking. In my hands and in my feet primarily. As you said, once I get moving it seems to ease up a bit, but that dull,...
I just had a test show protein in my urine so my doc ordered a re-test and it turns out my first lab test was contaminated. Sort of personal but the lab tech did not give me that little wipey to use...
This is the first summer that I have to really guard against the heat/sun. I was carrying around an umbrella last week as it was 112 degrees in the shade. If the sun hit any part of my skin it caused...
Thanks for asking! I am off the prednisone now! YAY!!! Noticing some weird tremors in my arm but I got those each time I dropped a mg on the pred so I am hoping this is the last time I have to go...
Hi, It's especially difficult at the beginning of treatment because the docs are trying to find the right "cocktail" of meds. A lot of trial and error and lots of aches and pains in between. I'm so...
Yep.. we all understand. Doing too much always sets me off too. I do understand about the hubby thing too. I try not to make promises anymore because I usually cannot keep them and it always makes me...
I have not had one of these either but I do hope it is completely "uneventful" for you. Ti...