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Anyone with Systemic Sclerosis or Scleroderma?
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@grandmal65
Thank you for sharing your story. I feel similar to what you have described. Just FYI from experience with my doctors:
GI bleeds: possible with scleroderma, but not common. May be other causes, like medications or ulcer. Gabapentin is not associated with GI bleeds, but NSAIDs are (acetaminophen, ibuprofen). May be worth taking a look at your medications list and getting a second opinion with gastroenterologist to do endoscopy. This test will show where GI is bleeding and why.
Google search for GI Bleeds and causes: https://www.bing.com/search
Fatigue: vitamin deficiencies can be contributing. Vitamin D, folate, and B12 would be the most common. Blood tests may help.
Will be posting more information.
Wishing you all best!
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I keep asking my GI doctor what's going on. I am not allowed to Take NSAIDS. Haven't for years. But I keep getting polyps in my stomach. Not just one or two but multiple. Can't have fried food, spicy, or alcohol. Really sucks. Have had tons of gastric problems for almost 15 years, like daily diarrhea. Except for past 2 years. Something changed. My family has gastric issues.