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Need help. I have a real worry about whats been happening lately, First i have had a stroke last year,IBS, reflux, fibromyalgia and pacemaker .
I know what regular reflux is but this is quite differnt. I have been getting very nauseau and a terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach sometimes its like really bad hnger pains. After the nauseau begins I start feeling very bad, weak then i feel like a hair or fleam or something is caughte in my throat I wither try to clear my throat or I start coughin eithe rone leads to me gagging or choking and gasping for air. Its horrifying I wind up vomiting and becoming so weak and sick for hours. It continues all in the same order for hours neve rjust one episode. Last time lasted 3 days and went away for a couple weeks. I can't stand smell of food or even eat.
my gastro doctor is out of town and i just not sure whats causing it an dis it i more deeper reflux than i ever experience. COuld use in suggestions at all. thanls so much..

 

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September 14 6:19 PM (53 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Marie,

Your hunger pang-like sensations and nausea may indicate the presence of a peptic ulcer -- the symptoms may, in turn, be bringing on severe esophageal reflux symptoms.

If your symptoms continue to be severe I strongly advise that have a doctor evaluate you as soon as possible -- even if it means seeing a different gastroenterologist.

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September 15 1:48 AM (7 hours and 28 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Reply to Steve -- a.k.a. Oreport's Post: thanks so much. any sugesstion or advice is needed. i am so readt to find out wahts wrong I had an Enfiscope a three weeka ago no biggi just irritation i go for a colonscopy tueday
will this happen or be so severe if i am going to take another test, i have never been that way before. i know it sounds weird but i have to walk through the house with towels and bucket just in case its scary npw, i am 47 had loys or problems and to stay we.ll i will check up and reead about the peptic   just this time i have to be in bathroom so when its time i am in there i try to laydoen etc, since this has strted happening i get bad headaches, pain in the middle back and ribs hurt too.thanks very heplful i check it out.
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September 15 7:18 AM (5 hours and 30 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
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Since it will involve looking at 'the other end of things' -- a colonoscopy should not stir up your current symptoms. However, since you will have to 'clear out' and go without eating or drinking the night before -- your empty stomach may bring on symptoms.

If you have not already done so, you should probably check with the doctor who is doing the colonoscopy to see what, if any, medications you should/can take if your symptoms act up during the fasting period before your test.

I hope that the testing leads to an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Edited by Oreport on September 15 2006 at 7:20 AM

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September 19 12:17 AM (3 days and 16 hours later)
         
Reply to Steve -- a.k.a. Oreport's Post: thanks so much sorry for delay i am a bit confused still after going back and seeing the gastro doc. he says that all can be causees from my reflux, being under undue or to much stress and various things, he also said my thyroids might need to be lowererd i take 1.75mg. i have had throid problems 15 years. then he ask what cause my stoke, i told him the neurologist on hand said after two million dollars of test still no real answer. I was able to get the use of my left limbs back, He also ask after he said he wanted me to se a hematologist for blood work and clots if my calfs jerked they cramp and knot up is what i said. anyway i am having a colonscopy (ms) TOMMORROW. i APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP AND I WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A SUMMARY TOMMORROW AFTERWARDS TO SEE IF I FEEL BETTER ABOUT THE FINDING AND THEN I WILL COMPENSATE YOUR TIMES AND SUGGESTIONS. THANKS SO MUCH.

PS. SORRY IF HARD TO READ SOMETIME HARD TO TYPE
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September 19 12:55 AM (37 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
Marie,

Thank you for replying -- and accepting my previous answer.

I look forward to hearing back from you after your colonoscopy.

Thanks in advance.

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September 19 1:04 AM (9 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
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Marie,

Thank you for replying -- and accepting my previous answer.

I look forward to hearing back from you after your colonoscopy.

Thanks in advance.

Steve


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September 19 9:14 PM (20 hours and 9 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
Reply to Steve -- a.k.a. Oreport's Post: Well i had the test i am still confused i have colitis not sure thats riht spelling lots of swollen araeas and hemmoroids. he took so biopsy to do but insis on seeing and hematologist before descibing any meds. he even mention blood thinners and clots.
i wish i knew more about medical stuff but we have gone from endoscopic (ms) to colonscopic (ms) to a hematologist. i had so many test done last year from after having a stroke and i just can't seem to find an end. Can u help explain why a hematologist?
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September 20 1:55 AM (4 hours and 40 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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Marie,

Thank you for getting back.

If I understand you correctly, the doctor found nothing that was a 'biopsy-able' during your colonoscopy. As a result, your doctor needs to find another explanation for your symptoms. Without knowing exactly what he said do you after the test, it is impossible to be specific about what is suspected -- but, apparently, your doctor believes that you may have some sort of blood-related (a.k.a. hematology) problem. That is why you are being referred to a hematologist.

This may actually be good news -- for example, it is possible that your stroke was the result of some sort of blood/clotting-related problem. If that were true, and the problem can be uncovered and treated, your risk of another stroke would be reduced.

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September 21 12:01 AM (22 hours and 6 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
Reply to Steve -- a.k.a. Oreport's Post: Thanks for trying to understand me i know its hard. I went to the hematologist today. He decided to wait on drawing blood he wanted first to get the biopsy;s rsult of what they removed during colomscopy. Also he wnated to look at all the test that was done when I had a stroke because alot of what he would do already might have been done. He also said he wanted me off premarin and put of Exxefor. I have bad hot flashes. Hard to explain why he did that. He was very nice and undertsandable unlike others. He is going to check my records and my gastro doctor this week and i go back next wedneday. I definetly appreciate all the help so much. thanks.
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September 21 8:40 PM (20 hours and 38 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
Thank you for accepting my last answer.

I am glad to hear that you seem to have really connected with your hematologist. He sounds like a doctor who is very thorough, listens to his patients and takes their concerns seriously.

It sounds like you are in good hands -- but feel free to return any time if you have additional questions or concerns.

Thanks in advance.

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