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Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 10 9:56am | Replies (32)

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Yes, I have something kinda similar. I'm not on Miralax but Metamucil. I just started going to a functional Dr. You may want to look into that. They do more than treat the symptoms with meds. She says to not use Metamucil or Miralax.
They do labs to find out what is going on, what nutrients you are lacking etc. The gut is the main engine running everything. Mine is messed up. They figure out basically how your body can heal itself with the help of diet and supplements. Medical doctors do not like them because they say there is no proof. This is what they are taught. There are actually many studies - 3rd party studies. But yes supplements are big business as my primary Dr. states. (Like big pharma isn't)? I'm getting an EGD and HIDA scan. I already had an abdominal ultrasound. It showed some gallstones, but I guess nothing they think would cause my pains. And also a small spot on my liver. The EGD should be more thorough. The HIDA is more for gallstones specifically.
I feel like I can't eat much of anything. The FODMAP diet is recommended to help figure out what foods to avoid. But at the same time, eventually, this can be reversed. Going to an allergist to see if I am allergic to some foods is recommended also.
So far it is helping for me to go gluten free (my mom is also gluten sensitive). Also, no dairy, and no sugar. That's a lot to take out, and a challenge. I seem to have the same issues as my mom, so I'm using that info. I do have IBS and diverticulitis. But these are newer pains. Trying to heal, and not just throw meds at it.

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HIDA scans when you have gallstones can be a problem. The HIDA scan pushes the gallbladder to its ultimate ability. It can actually precipitate an issue. Be very careful what these "functional doctors" recommend. First, be certain this is an MD from an actual American university, internship, residency and fellowship with credentials as an Internist. Second, do research on the supplements. These things are DRUGS even if they're OTC but they aren't tested or properly evaluated and some of them are potentially harmful, no matter your age.

A "spot" on your liver needs an MRI evaluation. It seems that CT scans are finding all sorts of things now with advanced technology and those "spots" can be bundles of blood vessels, totally benign and not at all uncommon. But it requires a followup independent of any research into your diet. Remember that manufacturers of supplements and other things like it make alot of money from people who are desperate to correct something and not aware of the side effects such medications can cause, worsening overall health. A "functional doctor" is not covered by insurance, also, something to consider if you are being directed toward very expensive testing. Contact a general surgeon and discuss the HIDA scan, these people see compromised gallbladders every day of the week and can better advise you. Gallstones are also common and most people never know they're there and are not bothered by them but here is NO WAY to rid oneself of them by taking any sort of supplement or "flushing" the gallbladder. You do not want to live without your gallbladder unless it is absolutely necessary. Before proceeding, talk to your primary care provider about that liver spot and get it properly evaluated.