I am a 17 year old female. I have been dealing with major lack of appetite. I have also been feeling nauseous but I never had thrown up from it. I feel sick when I don't eat and when I do eat, I end up feeling more sick. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and orthostatic intolerance. Any ideas of what this could be. I've been getting told by many to see a GI doctor. What types of test does the GI do to determine what an going on? Anything would be helpful! Thank you

Hello everyone. Things are still not going well.... my stomach is still very bloated, vomiting, and the rest of my issues. I tried to get an appointment at Mayo in MN and they wouldn’t take my insurance, I’m wondering if I’m referred by my GI doctor maybe they will see me, although I’m not sure what they can do. I see GI at the end of the month. I’m afraid they will want to do a temporary bag and I’m just not ready for that. I’m afraid it won’t work or when they reconnect things won’t work (they aren’t doing that great the way it is). I’m thinking about seeing a holistic doctor. I feel like I’ve tried everything else.... has anyone had success with holistic therapy? I know my scar tissue is a big problem but no surgeon will go in and remove them. We all know it’s a catch 22, but I need relief. They are afraid more damage could be done with surgery. So until I have a life threatening obstruction, I think they will push for the bag, which is also a gamble. Just wondering what to do???? Everyone on here has been helpful, and I’d really appreciate so input. Holistic doctor or the bag? Or try and be seen at Mayo. They’ve seen me before but insurance is an issue. I’m so frustrated with my health and no have to deal with insurance!!! I feel the people in charge of insurance and money has never suffered the way we all have. Health and quality of life should be more important than what type of insurance I have 😡🙄. This just sucks. Opinions and ideas are always welcome and helps to keep me grounded and more knowledgeable about these problems.

I had a "Nissen" that was to reduce Reflux but instead the hairnet of nerves that control the emptying of the stomach damaged..so it takes a long time to empty.. Bloating occurs when I eat... every meal was a challenge..my docs in Central Iowa didn't diagnose it in 2 months but Mayo MN did in a couple of tests within hours.. I take the generic Nexium and Mirazapine to make me think I should eat... there is a foam that usually forms in the stomach but I control that by eating small amounts often...My granddaughter has a genetic similar condition, she goes to U of Iowa hospital as that is where she is enrolled.. I carry Papaya enzyme pills to reduce painful bloating when I have eaten too much....I also take Gas X too.

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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