Gastritis, Esophagitis, GERD , small Hiatal hernia , diverticulosis

Ridiculous after all those intense tests we have done ☑️. The only solution they gave you in low dose anti depressant.
It’s a nightmare that we can’t wake up from .
I’ll keep you in prayer 🙏. I’m just as sick here on vacation unfortunately.

Hello I have been suffering with stomach pain, large intestine pain, colon pain, diverticulosis and mild diverticulitis, sensitive esophagus, plus had a fall to head and now have a brain lesion and trigeminal neuralgia. The drs can’t figure out why I have pain all the time before and after I eat. I also always feel like I can’t push out still but I’m not constipated. I understand how you feel. Last 3 years I feel sick everyday with pain. Meds don’t help. I can’t taste food to much. Prayer and faith in God is what helps me. I hope they can figure out your issues. DM

I have pain too. My pain is not constant. I went to the emergency room for stomach pain about two weeks ago. They
sent me home with pain pills.

I saw this interesting article that I thought I would share. I have not been diagnosed with IBS but do have digestive issues and was thinking this might be really helpful.

--- Gas-sensing capsule to help people with gut disorders: https://www.labonline.com.au/content/life-scientist/news/gas-sensing-capsule-to-help-people-with-gut-disorders-482534357

I’m so sorry for your issues. They sound like mine. I’m in constant pain in my upper abdomen. I can’t eat much and just continue to lose weight. I’ve had 4 different tests and 2 EGDs and nothing turns up. My dr just sends results of the tests with no comments. Can’t see her until November 28. I’m very frustrated. I know how you feel. I’m fortunate I have many people praying for me or I don’t know what I’d do. Hang in there.

In 2021, I went to the ER six times in a course of maybe three months for pain on right side of abdomen. Also experienced nausea w/little appetite. An ultrasound was performed the 1st time. I can't remember what other imaging tests were performed. I would be sent home with PPIs. Finally I was referred to a surgeon. He said that he thought my gallbladder had to come out. I then said that previous tests didn't show anything. He said that scans don't pick up everything in a given time. So I had my gallbladder removed. The pain disappeared but it took my body 3 months to return to normal. I lost about 20 lbs. Worst year of my life. It felt like a slow death. And to top it off, I then had a spontaneous CSF leak at the end of that year. It took my body 6 months to recover from that. I then developed a frozen shoulder the following year because of all the stress on my body.

Thank you for sharing Jackie. I’ve had my gallbladder checked several times and it never shows anything. I’m glad you’re on the mend and I pray you’ll be completely healed.

I read this article John and it sounds very promising. I’m amazed at how many people have digestive issues. Where I live, Grand Rapids, MI, it’s very difficult to get into my gastroenterologist. I’ve been trying for a year now. I’ve seen my dr at a couple of the tests she performed but I can’t see her until the end of this month. I finally sent her a message about how frustrated I was. I guess there’s a shortage of gastroenterologists in this area. I’m thinking of trying to get an appt at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville as well be in Florida for a month this winter.

Hello everyone, I am trying to find answers and advice for my ongoing progressive health issues and a recent dismissed Ct scan that is showing results that are concerning me. I have been diagnosed with a number of digestive conditions. The worst being the Gastroparesis, by the time they addressed it, I was beyond medication and needed the gastric stimulator, along with this condition, I have active IBS, (now severe from the GP) and the least active are chronic Pancreatitis from biliary disease) Gastritis, diverticulitis, Gerd, all of whichare mild and managed most of the time. Lately I have been feeling like something was off, some different pain, and different flares, and the doctors in my area are always dismissive towards my concerns and I can't get answers or diagnosed until I have a major health issue. I have had a recent CT scan done having to go through my surgeon because my GI didn't think it was important enough. And now that the results are back, I am getting no explanation or tests scheduled. I have to see her in a month. I don't know if I should be worried about this or not. We've waited before on my concerns and now I have a machine inside my abdomen. Which is pretty big and often painful. My results are pointing towards Chrons Disease and I am extremely worried about this being the outcome. I don't think I can manage both conditions with the care I receive here. If anyone has had the same problems, can you offer any insight to what you think I should do. I'll paste my results below.CT ENTEROGRAPHYCollected on July 22, 2024 8:47 PMTest Result DetailsBelow you’ll find details about your test results, including if your result falls within the normal range. Select “Compare results trends” to see past results for the same test.You may see your results before your health care provider reviews them. Please contact your provider if you have any questions.ResultsImpressionIMPRESSION:Moderate to prominent wall thickening involving duodenum, and proximal tomid jejunal loops. Findings predominantly manifest by thickening,proliferation and hyperenhancement of the mucosal layers, and with lessinvolvement of the muscularis or serosal layers. This represents aninterval change when compared to July 1, 2024 study.Circumferential wall thickening of the gastric antrum and pylorus regionseries 2, image 68.The lumen of the stomach is moderately distended with fluid nature.Electronically Signed by: Jonathan Levin, MDSigned on: 7/22/2024 8:51 PMCreated on Workstation ID: DE31KT1G3Signed on Workstation ID: DE31KT1G3NarrativeEXAM: CT ENTEROGRAPHY W CONTRASTHISTORY: Chronic constipation with episodes of severe pain; hxgastroparesisCOMPARISON: July 1, 2024.TECHNIQUE: CT ENTEROGRAPHY W CONTRAST [ ] Please note, only selectedportions of the lung bases are included on the scan volume, if concern forlung parenchymal / pleural abnormality, or or basilar pulmonary embolus,advise dedicated CT scan of the chest with contrast. Automated exposurecontrol, adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size, and/oruse of iterative reconstruction.FINDINGS:Lung bases: Unremarkable.Liver: Unremarkable..Gallbladder and biliary system: Cholecystectomy..Pancreas: Normal.Spleen: Unremarkable..Adrenal Glands: Unremarkable.Kidneys and collecting system: Unremarkable.Stomach: Moderate fluid-filled nature of the stomach.Bowel: Moderate to prominent diffuse circumferential wall thickeninginvolving proximal to mid jejunal loops predominantly within the mid andlower right abdomen, refer to series 2, images 50 through 100. There may besome component of thickening of the duodenum as well. This is a new findingwhen compared to July 1, 2024.Lymph nodes: UnremarkableVascular: Unremarkable.Retroperitoneum / Mesentery / Omentum: NormalPelvis: UnremarkableOsseous structures: Unremarkable.Soft tissues: UnremarkableMiscellaneous: NA

Has anyone else felt like they’ve done everything right for months… and their gut still won’t cooperate? :(I’m 41, an expat living in China for the past 16 years, and I’ve been on a deep gut healing journey for the last 4-5 months. After receiving a DNA test focusing on gut health and immunity, I discovered I have fructose malabsorption, multiple food intolerances, and allergies to dairy, oats, peanuts, dust, and grass (seriously?!). Honestly, after years of living with daily gut issues—likely worsened by China’s air quality and environmental stress—I finally committed to a total reset.Since then, I’ve overhauled my life:- No eating out- Super clean, unprocessed, anti-inflammatory diet- Over an hour a day spent de-stressing through breathwork, yoga, mindfulness, and journaling- No sugar, alcohol, or caffeineNot a single shortcut—truly doing the work!And yet... I’m still being teased with moments of progress (a half decent poop), followed by the dreaded return of muddy, broken, floating stools—like The Empire Strikes Back, but in my toilet. 💩It’s been one of the hardest journeys of my life.And I’m so so so tired of it!I’d love your help and insight if you’ve been in similar shoes:- What could be going on when muddy stool keeps returning despite strict lifestyle changes?- How did you know when you were dealing with leaky gut vs. IBS vs. possible histamine intolerance?- Have you found a rhythm with reintroducing foods safely—or does your gut just “decide” when it’s going to turn?- How did you stay mentally strong when healing felt like one step forward, two steps back?I’m open, committed, and still hopeful—but it’s getting harder to hang onto that hope alone.Thanks for reading this and holding space. Just knowing someone else gets it helps more than you know! 🙏