My WebMD Sign In

Please enter email address

Enter your password

Keep me signed in on this computer

Show more Information

If you select "Keep me signed in on this computer", every time you visit WebMD.com you won't have to type your email address and password. This means that a cookie will stay on your computer even when you exit or close your browser which may reduce your levels of privacy and security. You should never select this option if you're using a publicly accessible computer, or if you're sharing a computer with others. Even if you select this option there are some features of our site that still require you to log in for privacy reasons.

Forget your password? Having trouble signing in?

Why should I
sign up for WebMD?

With a WebMD Account you can:

Track your way to weight loss success
Manage your family's vaccinations
Join the conversation

See more benefits Sign Up

Why WebMD?

My WebMD

Show Menu

Facebook Twitter Pinterest

WebMD Home

Digestive Disorders Community

Reply: Could use help now

I'd agree with LilMiss... any time you take antibiotics, it's a good idea to take...

Posted by earthtonegirl

4 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Could use help now I'd agree with LilMiss... any time you take antibiotics, it's a good idea to take...

Reply: pain in upper stomach area

A lot of people have trouble after their GB is removed, but doctors seem to be in...

Posted by earthtonegirl

3 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:pain in upper stomach area A lot of people have trouble after their GB is removed, but doctors seem to be in...

Reply: What would make it better?

I would add that the missing signatures, combined with the problem of poorly combined...

Posted by earthtonegirl

10 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:What would make it better? I would add that the missing signatures, combined with the problem of poorly combined...

Reply: choking at night

GERD was my first thought when I started reading this. It tends to be worse at night,...

Posted by earthtonegirl

1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:choking at night GERD was my first thought when I started reading this. It tends to be worse at night,...

Reply: Rapid Bowel Movements After Eating

Argh, I typed this whole thing and it just disappeared. grrrr... Okay, Take Two: You...

Posted by earthtonegirl

Argh, I typed this whole thing and it just disappeared. grrrr... Okay, Take Two:

You definitely need to see a doctor - a gastro specialist. It sounds like you've got something going on that needs treatment, and heck, sounds like you getting diagnosed could help the rest of your familiy as well. I'm not saying this to scare you - not at all - in fact, getting a diagnosis means you know how to treat this thing. There are a lot of digestive disorders that have very similar symptoms - they can be hard to tell apart, esp over the internet - but they do require specific treatments. (for CD, the treatment is simply diet)

The one thing that really calls to me (but I'm biased) is Celiac Disease. That's an intolerance to wheat, barley, rye and (some) oats, which causes damage to the small intestine. That damage causes you to not absorb certain nutrients (depending where the damage occurs) and often leads to nutrient deficiencies and lactose intolerance. It can hit you "out of hte blue" at any age, but it's life-long and can wreaking havoc for years before you notice obvious symptoms. 1. You said you were losing weight - that's a classic symptom. 2. Now, you're hungry all the time and gaining weight - that could mean your body is missing out on some nutrient and keeps demanding more food in an effort to get it. 3. CD is genetic, and your sibs have similar symptoms. Also, Italians are one of the harder-hit nationalities, along with Irish and other northern Europeans, although it's not limited to European descendants. (looks like your last name is Italian?) 4. CD can cause acid reflux, and acid washing into your sinuses can cause excess mucus, the bad taste in your mouth, etc. (CD is certainly not the only cause of that, however).

Again, I couldn't possibly diagnose you by internet, even if I were a doctor. I'm just saying the shoe seems to fit, and it's somethign you should ask your doctor about. There is a blood test that's more or less reliable (It can miss a few people though). Be sure to ask your doc to run the "full Celiac panel" rather than just the single test (IgA). The single test is not very reliable at all - lots of false negatives.

Do you have any other conditions or does anything run in your family - even if they may seem completely unrelated to your gut? Are you on any meds?View Thread

Posted byearthtonegirl

14 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Rapid Bowel Movements After Eating Argh, I typed this whole thing and it just disappeared. grrrr... Okay, Take Two: You...

New IBS board link

Hey, anyone looking for old IBS Support Group board, well, we had to start a new one....

Posted by earthtonegirl

0 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:New IBS board link Hey, anyone looking for old IBS Support Group board, well, we had to start a new one....

Reply: Has anyone had so much abdominal pain that you end...

With this weird new format, with IBS, colitis, and hepatitis people all lumped...

Posted by earthtonegirl

1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Has anyone had so much abdominal pain that you ended up in the emergency room? With this weird new format, with IBS, colitis, and hepatitis people all lumped...

Reply: Itchy Bum

Another thing that helps is moist wipes/baby wipes. I'd go for unscented. It's...

Posted by earthtonegirl

6 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Itchy Bum Another thing that helps is moist wipes/baby wipes. I'd go for unscented. It's...

See Related Digestive Disorders Communities

See All Communities

Women's Health Newsletter

Find out what women really need.

For more information, visit the American Gastroenterological Association website

Other Digestive Disorders Information

The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.

Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.