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| Mon, 12-06-2004 - 9:31pm |
Hey all- 1st time posting here. I've been having huge issues, wondering if you could help me out for a bit. I've been experiencing chronic acid reflux for over 3 years now. Recently, it's been getting worse. I've been on Prilosec and Nexium, however, nothing works. I'm lactose intolerant, so I can't even drink the milk to help out. I'm wondering if there's any underlying issue I should talk to my GP doc about this. Also, I'm highly irregular(not that you wanted to know that), or I have diareha (I can't spell that!) constantly. I'm just at a loss. I know there's something wrong, but I have no idea how to go about asking the dr. for help, or what is "wrong." Any help would be greatful. Thanks!
Trixie

Hi Trixie and Welcome to iVillage,
Hi Trixie
Welcome to the board!
Hello
Long ago I found out that I have an extra large large intestine. Takes twice as much "chalk" as a normal bowel for an x-ray. Also my doc says that adhesions from my gallbladder surgery last winter and previous surgeries may be playing into this. My discomfort is mainly in my right side over my hip and under my right center rib cage. I had an ultrasound recently that showed normal for all organs in my upper ab except I have a small but insignificant cyst on one kidney. I am also trying something called Provex AC from a company called Melaleucca (spelling?) in Tennessee. Have been on that for about a month. It contains grapeseed extrac, ginko biloba among other things. Supposed to be good for cholesterol and I do have elevated cholesterol. However, my triglycerides are way down. They used to run about 300 before this diet. On my test in Sept, 2004 they were at 76! Now you heard enough about me to make up for lost time! Cheers, Ruth