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The probiotic probably wasn't the cause, but I can't be sure. My physician had me try fiber supplements and laxatives, and finally sent me to a gastroenterologist. There, I was scheduled for a flex scope of the lower intestine, which was normal. Lab results from stool samples were also normal.
During my recent followup visit, I received no answers. There appears to be nothing wrong with me, and the nurse practitioner had no idea what could be causing my problem. Now I'm supposed to go in for a full colonoscopy, but since nothing has been identified or hypothesized thus far, I'm not convinced it will help. Should I bother going through with it?
There has been a major impact on my life, as even mild exercise causes the discharge to worsen. I've been avoiding exercise and other activities I used to enjoy, and I'm constantly worrying about when (or if) the problem will clear up. I'm not in any pain (just discomfort), but it's time I figured this out. Can anyone identify what might be going on?View Thread
I've been having gallbladder pain for about a month now. Ultrasound showed nothing but HIDA scan revealed 19% ejection fraction. I talked to the surgeon and he said isn't sure if removing the gallbladder will alleviate my pain and sent me for a CT scan. He hasn't looked at the results yet but his nurse said she didn't see anything bad. I still have the pain constantly, it worsens after I eat sometimes. It even goes into my back at times. I have a hard time working while it is hurting. The surgeon is acting like he doesn't want to do the surgery. Should I go to another surgeon if he doesn't want to do it and is there anything else my symptoms and test results could be associated with?View Thread
For the past two days I've been having mild nausea. I've never experienced nausea without other symptoms before (ie. when I've had food poisoning, or tummy bug etc). The nausea comes and goes, my appetite is fine.
I am also definitely not pregnant as I'm towards the end of my period now and have not had intercourse.
What else can cause mild nausea besides pregnancy?
Any suggestions? Thanks!View Thread
After I eat a meal within 30-45 minutes after I eat I get diarhea with bad cramping. If it is IBS is there certain things that I should be eating or taking to help releive this?View Thread
Another thing that i've noticed that is strange is that often times my body doesn't fully digest the foods i eat, for example i notice bits of salad or seeds or chives in my stool. Also whenever i drink things that contain red food coloring, my stool is red. Hawaiian punch does it and sometimes daiquiris do as well.
I've always had these problems for the most part and i'm just a little concerned. Should i talk to my doctor about this? I'm afraid he is just going to tell me to stop eating the foods that i love and i am willing to put up with the constant upset stomach if that is the case.View Thread
I should be standing up for 20-30 min so the food will go down and it annoys really.
can anybody tell me why this happens?View Thread
I've been dealing with this issue off and on the past six weeks. I've been getting heartburn, often w/o eating. This leads to hic-ups, which can be painful. I address the problem by drinking water, but the problem will re-emerge maybe an hour later.
Any thoughts out there?
anogoView Thread
I've been dealing with this issue off and on the past six weeks. I've been getting heartburn, often w/o eating. This leads to hic-ups, which can be painful. I address the problem by drinking water, but the problem will re-emerge maybe an hour later.
Any thoughts out there?
anogoView Thread
My husband and I went out to eat at a local Chinese buffet right before Christmas and as we were leaving I had a loud huge growl from my stomach which promptly brought about watery diarrhea, so my assumption was food poisoning. The only problem is that my issues haven't gone away.
My Doctor did all the stool tests and deducted that I had temporary lactose intolerance and told me to stay away from diary or take lactaid, which seemed to help but still not normal.
We tried a cycle of Cipro and I started to take probiatics which seemed to help the loose stools but now every thing I eat starts extremely loud rumblings from my stomach and intestines and the gas is terrible plus least to say embarrassing.
I also take Crestor 10mg a day and Avapro 75mg a day and fr herbal supplements I take 2000mg of cinnamon and chromium to regulate my blood sugar which runs a tad high.
I am going to schedule a colonoscopy since colon cancer runs in my family, but in the mean time does anyone have any idea on what could be going on or what I can do to stop me from going crazy?View Thread
All my life, I have constipation. I admit this is due to my unhealthy eating pattern with lots of meat, and no vegetables. I have diagnosed with anal fissures before by family doctor. My bowel movement is like once every three day. And when I pass stool, I strain and push a lot, and it cause bleeding, and extreme anus pain.
Lately for the past one month, it is getting bad, very painful when passing stool, and I can feel it tearing, and saw bright red blood drops in the toilet bowl.
No other pain or discomfort when eating or digestion, so I am sure that my anal fissures is coming back to haunt me, lol.
So my a few questions I want to ask. Can I just try a healthy diet and let the fissures heal? I know it will take weeks.
If I don't get this treated, it is possible to died from loosing blood? Can anal fissures itself cause anemia?
Any input is greatly appreciated, and thank you for reading.View Thread
But some times I have to sit for long periods of time in other offices, or meetings, etc. In such situations I am at a real disadvantage. I have to be there for 2 to 3 hours at a time. When that happens, I'm in trouble. What can I do to help stop the bleeding? I figure that taking aspirin isn't a good idea, so what else can I do?View Thread
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Some have said worms...but I am not losing weight
Some have said IBS...but I am not losing weight
Some have said CD...but I am not losing weight and I eat tons of grain with less severe reactions.
Can anyone help?View Thread
I had a colonoscopy yesterday and didn't seem to have much discomfort from gas right after it but suffered the horrible trapped gas pain of SFS last night and all day today as well.
Does anyone know how long after a colonoscopy the gas and bloating will last?
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