Tammid I am so happy to hear your news!!!! We both have LOTS to be thankful for....
Over the counter pain meds don't help me at all, and taking the "strong" Rx stuff makes me dopey or sleepy but doesn't ease any intestinal pain at all. Sorry you are hurting, I know how awful chronic...
Unfortunately I have burning and tingling pain on my left side that is strongest under my left rib but radiates up my left breast and yes at times to the armpit. Nothing gives me relief. I have been...
After a week of fretting over no news, I got GOOD NEWS today. The sonogram showed nothing at all, and the 2nd mammogram, the close-up of the "trouble spots" in each breast, were diagnosed as benign...
Talia my heart goes out to you. I do hope your mouth is feeling somewhat better today. Your inner strength is there, you may just have to dig a little deeper to find it on days like today....
Tammid, I go for my sonogram today. Will keep you posted....
Back and forth to the "city" (no matter what city) can be a tiring experience even when we're feeling good. How far must you travel?...
Talia I love your attitude! Sounds like you found a good match with your oncologist/ chemo doc. I pray all goes smoothly for you from here on out. BTW, I am going for my sonogram today....
Lisa, I am so sorry that you have to make this choice. I wanted to reply to your post even though I have no experience with your kind of situation. I am still awaiting results from tests after masses...
Hi Tammid. Did you see your surgeon today? If so were some of your questions answered? I had a second mammogram today and a sonogram is supposed to be scheduled within a week. I am freaking out with...
Alexikins, I am almost old enough to be your grandmother, but any suspicious mass is a very scary thing. My breast issues are not the same as yours but our fears are similar and justified. I pray you...
Talia and Tammid I seem to be one step behind you ladies. I got the call that my mammogram showed a 1cm spot on EACH breast. I am scheduled for another, more in-depth mammogram (although I don't know...
Those are all great wishes everyone -- my wish would be that they could all come true!...
Thank you Justanotherday, AnnaBanana and Trix for you quick responses. AnnaBanana - I will check out the fibro forum as I will do whatever it takes to keep from getting it. Right now my pain is...
I see that this is a very old thread, but I am suffering with MFP and was hoping to "talk" with someone who understood first hand what I'm going through....
I am currently being treated with physical therapy for chronic "knots" or "trigger points" in my left leg. The pain can be pretty awful at times. I've been doing a lot of research on my own and it...
Willowrose can you tell me where I can find detailed info on the GAPS diet? Thanks...
I get PVC's all the time. I also have IBS and I can tell you that although the two are not physically related, PVC's will get worse during times of stress. Therefore when you are worried about...
I know all too well the pain under the left rib. I sometimes feel that area is raw and on fire. Unfortunately I have no answers or advice for you. I like laser-doc who responded before me, have had...
I spent a pleasant Mother's Day with my husband. My adult daughter lives too far away to visit, but her phone call brightened my day. Although we email back and forth frequently, hearing her voice is...
Sorry you are going through awful diarrhea after every meal. It is true that diarrhea can get worse after ones gallbladder is removed; but there are medications (like cholestrymine) that have been...
Preparing to host a party for me, just adds stress to my life. But I agree, Robin that being with people (party or not) is a great way to distract myself from some of my pain. Last nght I went to a...
I'm sorry you are going through this badreflux. I can only guess, but you wouldn't leave your husband if it were he going through the chronic pain would you? From what you wrote, it seems to me you...
I too have heard ginger root has anti inflamatory properties. I don't take a supplement, but I do buy ginger root and brew my own tea. It's easy. Just cut off a few thin slices of the root, simmer in...
Straydog I have been coming to HealingWell for several years (in the IBS forum). But since I now have chronic nerve pain as well, I found my way here as well. Y'all are a wonderful bunch of...
Jim I am new here, but let me say I am thrilled to hear your news. When I hear new like this, it gives me hope that someday everyone will be relieved of neuralgic pain. I too have chronic nerve pain...
I have been dealing with chronic nerve pain in my upper stomach for 1 year now since a bout with ischemic colitis. Today I got a call from my sister saying she has Lymphoma. Gosh, my chronic pain...
May I ask what kinds of supplements you take?...
I'm new here but not to HealingWell. This thread about Neurontin made me realize I made the right decision last week when my doctor said it could possibly help my chronic nerve pain. I chose not to...
I could be pancreatitis, but a simple blood test should make that diagnosis clear to your doctor. I have had upper left quadrant burning for over a year now. I have had every scan and blood test my...
You may have passed one stone and the other 20 may stay in your gallbladder indefinately. What you eat really doesn't make a difference as to when the next stone will decide to "escape", however a...
Thank you Kitt, I wondered why my BP changed so rapidly and the info you provided gives some answers. :-)...
It's more like 120/90 but yes, my doctor seems okay with that. I juist wondered why the diastolic pressure didn't come down near as much as the systolic -- but I suppose I'm just "nit-picking."...
I wasn't aware this kind of service was available. Perhaps you can start at these two websites for more information. http://www.cardiocom.com/contactus.asp?gclid=CJzkuu7mk64CFQFY7Aodw2knNQ OR...
I've been taking a betablocker for high blood pressure for 2 months now. Before I started medication my BP was 160/100 on average. Now my BP averages 120/88. Can anyone explain why my systolic has...
Ron B said "Magnesium is a necessary element so if you want to try it, I suggest you start out with the recomended dose and work up if necessary. Now I am working on trying to gradually taper off of...
My doctor started me on this Rx 4 weeks ago on the lowest dose 2x a day for high blood pressure. At the time my heart was racing (over 90 bpm), my bp was high (160/100) and I was experiencing...
Thanks for your response Kute. You and my husband think alike when it comes to diet. He eats (in moderation) what he wants as long as it doesn't bother him. He feels no breakthrough reflux while on...
Mystery pain girl I sympathize. I just got back from yet another doctor's visit (this time another sonogram) to rule out yet another stupid diagnosis for the never ending pain I have. For me, it is a...
Thank you for the heads-up about Amazon for the seeds as well as the instructions on YouTube. I will look into both....
Thank you all for the informative information on Barrett's. I have good news to report that of the 6 biopsies taken during my husband's endoscopy, 2 came back negative and the other 4 showed...
Granny1951 I so sorry to hear you are going through such a horrible time with your GERD. I do understand how awful it can be. My husband popped tums like candy when we first met 30 years ago. It...
"my kids say if you are worried about something tell dad about it, he worries enough for three people ,,, he can worry for you ;)" >>>>> Through prayer, that's what I'm trying to do -- let my...
He takes omeprizol 2x a day and it controls the reflux very well. He rarely complains about reflux these days. Thanks for the prayers -- they are always welcome. If you don't mind me asking what did...
Thank you acidrefluxman for your insight. The low percentages of Barretts turning into Ca are encouraging. Waiting for medical test results is always one of the hardest things to do. I'm trying to...
Hubby has had Barrett's Esophagus for years now. The other day he went for an annual endoscope and the doctor said it looks like it worsened, took several biopsies, and upped his PPA medicine. I am...
I'm so sorry you are feeling poorly. I'm guessing that you've already tried over-the-counter antidiarrheal meds like Imodium. If not, start there. I find that eating nothing but bananas, rice and...
Sorry you are having pain. I have similar issues but along my LEFT rib. I finally made a doctor's appointment with the gastro doc to have it checked out but it will be awhile as he has a long waiting...
I do hope you get answers and relief Lillye. I've had upper left quadrant pain for awhile now and all my tests come back normal as well. I do not have nausea with it and the pain is mild (on a scale...
Don't eat anything sweet and sugary for one week (you can do it!) Eat nothing but bananas, rice, applesauce and drink tea for a few days in a row. Your colon/ intestines need a rest. Then slowly try...