Gastritis, Esophagitis, GERD , small Hiatal hernia , diverticulosis

Hi. No, I live in Tampa. I have had so many test! I do have a diagnosis but they are unsure why I have it or how to treat it. Treatment so far has gotten me worse so I was hoping they could figure it all out. I must have another underlying autoimmune issue and they said they would find it. But so far we ruled them all out. But still no idea how to treat since the meds that usually help with all this will not work for me.
But I have tons of info on what I do not have! LOL

Which Ultra Flora do you use? There are so many available in that brand.

I feel like I'm in the same boat, PLUS I keep gaining weight even though I don't eat a lot of food

I used DGL licorice many times and many good probiotics and prebiotics @mainelysiberians . I have a laundry list of things I’ve tried for the gut and intestines. Nothing combats or gets rid of the churning and giant amount of gas my stomach and intestinal trac holds( or makes ). I hate eating for years now .. it’s stressful knowing the aftermath. I hope others can get relief with your suggestion though . I live on Ultra Pepto. Calms the seas for half hour , rest of my day is miserable trying to figure out what to eat ( always healthy choices only )!

What is the diagnosis they gave you thus far ?? Who’s your Dr. at Mayo ?? I don’t know of a specific Gastro there ( I think they match you to someone right )?
They will probably not be calling me anyway but I still hope ? If not I’ll let you know what CC says end of July .
How many tests and which ones did they run .? Gosh I’ve had so many in last 7.5 years!! Only the Colonoscopy and Endoscopy most recent ( a year ago).
Rest were about 3-4 years ago @gastrogirl

Hope your digestive woes can be dealt with soon! My only suggestion is that you see a knowledgeable holistic, naturopathic doctor. Their natural approach works for me. Drugs and surgery don’t seem to be an option for you…. Best wishes to you~Diana

@hopeful33250
Teresa, thank you for your kind words.

I am sorry I am delayed in answering. I have had a rough time with swallowing.. food stuck; it dislodged, but some foods are still hard to swallow.. tends to make me nauseous when it happens. I am feeling better now.. I adjusted my eating. I will call The Mayo Clinic soon and see when I might get an appointment.

ZeGee

@rozy288
You have bear in mind that Covid has changed a lot or things in this world.

The Mayo Clinics serve not only the USA, but patients from all over the world. The clinics have had doctors, nurses, technicians and many, many other employees come down with the virus. They are also trying to keep their employees and patients safe by keeping the number of people in the buildings down.. spacing and wearing mask. Some sub-waiting rooms are very small.

Hopefully the virus will soon wane and things can get back to the more usual.. I would say normal… but I am not sure what that is anymore. At the moment we have to be patient patients and wait even though we need to be seen right now.

I know how miserable and painful feels and how hard it is to wait. I have had to wait for surgery I needed for months because of insurance denial. My insurance had no peer to peer doctor… it was farmed out. Vomiting, weight loss, and tons of pain later I got the surgery I needed.

My best wishes that you get seen soon by someone that can help you.

ZeeGee

@fourof5zs I finally got a televisit appt ( my choice first before traveling 3 hours to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville). Sept 7 th . I waited 9 weeks on waitlist to get appt in Sept ( another 9 week wait ). I’m still exactly the same but actually think I’m getting worse weekly ( after not a days break in symptoms in 7.5 years). I was on antidepressant 6 weeks but it was causing me even more anxiety. I’ve tried a few over the years since this makes me so down . I do have RX for years for anti anxiety med to take as needed . I just cannot believe what is going on in this gut and intestines daily and nightly.
It’s relentless whether I have food to digest or it’s completely empty .
I pray 🙏 so hard this young Gastro Dr. will be able to help solve this . This is my last hope . I’ve exhausted all options after this .
@gastrogirl i wanted to let you know this too .
How are you all doing now ?
God Bless , Rosemary

@ rozy288

Rosemary I am glad you had someone listen to you. I wish your appointment was sooner.

I know I saw a few gastroenterologist when I was in the hospital at Mayo in Jacksonville. .. I can't remember their names. When I was assigned Dr Francis she said she knew my case well and had seen me when I was in the hospital. I had seen so many doctors that I did not remember her. She said I was infamous. Not sure I want to be known as infamous 😂. Most of the time I see her NP Lois. I have not made my appointment yet at the Mayo. I am going to see how my appointment goes with our local Urogynecology doctor on Wednesday. My husband is a little worried about my swallowing. I told him I am just going to do softer foods for awhile. Sometimes you have to try and figure out which part of the body is screaming loudest. .. right now it is my bladder.

Rosemary, my prayers are with you as you go through this journey.

ZeeGee