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Mon, 06-13-2005 - 4:44pm
Hi all, havent been on here in awhile , been busy and still not feeling well since galbladder surgery in march, i think a lot of my problem is my reflux acting up, have an appt with my gi dr on july 6th as soon as i get back from vacation, my question is does any of you that have reflux get a full heavy feeling in the upper stomach. chewing gum and burping helps a little but not much, i take prilosec have been for like 10 yrs now. not much pain now just the full heavy feeling. staying off fats and suger foods but no luck anyone have any suggestions on this.
thanks
Donna K
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Mon, 06-13-2005 - 6:02pm

Hello Donna K ,


Well what

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Tue, 06-14-2005 - 11:48am

Donna,

Sorry your still not feeling well. I am in the same boat :o(
Have you been tested for gastritis(inflammation of the stomach) or Gastroparesis(slow emptying of the stomach)? I know they can make you have a "full" feeling in your stomach. I have Gastritis and I feel like I have a brick in my stomach after only eating a few bites. I am also nauseated about 30 minutes after eating, and experienced acid reflux--BAD until I started Pariet(aciphex). It's not fun to have and nothing seems to be helping. The Pariet works for about a week and then stops working and the symptoms return. It works great for the acid reflux, but the nausea and heavy feeling is still there. I am looking into something called Mastica(a more natural remedy) that is suppose to help some stomach problems.

I hope you find out what is wrong and get well soon!
Donna M

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Tue, 06-14-2005 - 7:39pm
Hi Donna.how do they test for the gastritis? I had an upper gi series the same day i had my utra sound that found the gallstones. it showed nothing but my reflux acting up.didnt say anything about the stomach emptying slow or anything like that. had a colonoscopy done a little over 2 yrs ago it was fine. i have appt with my Gi DR on july 6th after vacation.My last endascopy was done in 1999.showed just the reflux no ulcer or anything. i would like to know what it feels like to get up one morning and feel good. havent felt good in about 10 yrs. some days of cource just minor stuff like aches etc but never a day where i can say hey i feel great today.\
Take care
Donna K
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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 12:42am

They test for Gastritis when you have an endoscopy done with a biopsy. Gastroparesis is tested by eating radioactive eggs(I think) and they watch how fast/slow your stomach empties the eggs out. If at least half the egg hasn't digested(left the stomach)in a certain amount of time then you have gastroparesis. I have not been tested for this but my dr. put me on Domperidone(for motility problems)assuming that was my problem. I didn't take it though because the side effects are numerous!
I am with you on the waking up feeling good part. I haven't had one of those days since before I was pregnant with my son almost 2 years ago. I think it would probably be a shock to my system if I did! LOL
The next step my dr. mentioned is looking at stress as a cause of my symptoms...LOL the only thing I am stressed about is what on earth is causing my symptoms!!

Donna M

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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 7:27am

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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 12:13pm

Wren,

Mine is out. Had it out the end of March...unfortunately.

Donna M

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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 7:05pm

With it out

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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 8:45pm

wren. mine is out also. had mine done March 21t the week before Donna M did. i feel worse since ive had it out. wish i never would of done it. Donna M thanks for the info on the test we will see what my Gi dr says on the 6th of July.
Take care all
Donna K
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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 9:19pm

Isn't much change to me, except the aching under the rib cage is gone. The nausea is still here and the gas/belching has gotten worse. I agree with Donna K., I am almost regretting having it removed!

Donna M

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Thu, 06-16-2005 - 8:53am

To Both Donnas,

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