Oh, you were right GrizLeeB, the drugs were good ( the nurses told me it was the same drugs that Michael Jackson was taking when he died...can't imagine taking them for recreation, I thought I was in...
Well, I had the endoscopy performed and no celiac disease, just Gerd. What was weird I denied having any reflux for weeks before the procedure. Then wamee, I had reflux so bad while I was preparing...
Hi Spangles! I am glad you are feeling better since your surgery! That seems to be the consensus when a pericardectomy is called for! I appreciate the well wishes! Sometimes I can hardly believe that...
GrizLeeB, has the IBS and severe anemia cleared up since you have been gluten free? Were these diagnoses pushed aside with your celiac disease dx? Or do you still have problems with these conditions?...
Diane, I don't know anything about the data you are asking, but maybe you could ask the veterans administration, or some other gov. agency. I bet they won't want to acknowledge it if it is higher...
Thanks! Was everyone tested for reflux at the same time as the biopsies were taken to test for celiac disease?...
So, it is true that something commonly triggers the gene to activate. So, how long did it take for you to find out that you had celiac disease ?Thanks!...
HI Sherwood, I just wanted to see if you knew for sure if it was possible for the pleural drains to come off the median drain. Either way I would have had tubes running to the sides of my bed, which...
Hi Sherwood, I may have to move if my insurance doesn't survive my divorce. Lol! So you are saying that had the drains been placed I would have to have had them on either side of my body? And that if...
HI Sherwood and Boog! I am happy to hear back from you two! I have gotten all my records, but the operative notes were very sparse. The surgeon's discharge summaries had been changed. The hospital...
Hi I had heard that sometimes the gene for celiac disease can be dormant until a major trauma occurs which can activate or trigger the disease. I heard this is the case with another disease and...
Hi Sherwood, Boog, Nan2, Els, and Everyone. It has been along time since I have posted. I have read over most of the posts since then and I am touched by your concern and assistance you willingly...
Hi all! I spent 2 weeks in the hospital after my pericardectomy. It was the worst pain ever compared with gallbladder attack, kidney stones, and childbirth! But I don't think my surgeon had any...
I just wanted to add that I suspect and at least one of my drs that the pericardectomy may be the cause for my pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension has left me short of breath and continued...
Hi everyone, I have been undergoing tons of testing to determine any underlying cause for pulmonary hypertension. I have undergone the cardiac MRI and am waiting to get into the dr. to find out the...
Hi all! I was told last month that I definitely have pulmonary hypertension. The cause is officially unknown but one of the pulmonary hypertension specialist told me it is too much of a coincindence...
Hi Nanda, I didn't have pericarditis from a virus, so I don't know what is "normal" or not. I had traumatic, so I can't help, but someone will know I'd bet so keep checking back and good luck!...
Hi Boog and friscofive...it sounds like it is all working out good for you guys! That is great! I think the pain has lessened in frequency. But the loss of energy and shortness of breathe is worse. I...
Good to hear from you Friscofive! Good news...that you're husband is better! So the Cardiac MRI was the diagnostic tool that the dr used to dx constrictive pericarditis? Huh. Do you know what the...
Hi everyone! I had to reregister as hearaches2. Friscofive...how did your husband's surgery go? I know you went to someone qualified! I am sure he is doing better! Not easy though! I was told a few...