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I finally got a stool tested and it is high in fat.
No blood, white cells, h pylori, and the fecal elaste was normal.
Im having the run around with this clinic so I decided to try and internal doctor and see what he thinks.
I have a weird gut history, too long to go into. But for a few years ive noticed these fatty stools come in phases and now they're just a bother.
Not really sure the cause but Ive adjusted diet and exercise, etc. I did fid out I had a vit B12 deficiency around three years ago, also diagnosed with idiopathic polyneuropathy. So, something with small bowel? Intrinsic factor? Gallbladder or bile duct issues?
No ibd. I honestly think it's fat malabsorption.
So im praying this new doc will listen.
Ive dealt with chronic infections and that might be a part of it.
Whatever it is, I will try anything to help it!
Just dont want to be blown off again!
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Hi. Sorry to hear you feel like you are not being heard at your doc’s. I’ve battled gut issues for quite some time so I’ll share what helped me. I have no medical training - just patient experience. Two meds I use are Zenpep (or you could try Creon) to aid with digesting fats and Ondansetron (generic for Zofran) for nausea. I do suggest you have your gallbladder checked. It may look fine on a CT Scan but a HIDA test will tell if it’s working. I’d research a lot before having it removed though, as that can come with its own host of problems.
Could you be having bile reflux rather than acid reflux? There are meds to help with that such as Colesevelam or Colestipol (sp?).
Hope this helps some in your health journey.
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Hi, @januaryjane - just wanted to let you know I moved your post to this existing discussion on malabsorption so you could chat with members such as @shelleyw @flow65 @rka19 @sb4ca and others. Hoping they can provide input on determining what is malabsorption.
When will you be meeting with the new doctor, januaryjane?