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Thought I was healthy at 39
So back on Nov 15, 2021 I started getting an intermittent dull pain on my lower right side. After a week of it I went to an urgent care and a X-ray was taken of my abdomen and a urinalysis was done and the Dr. Said both look fine and I must of pulled a muscle. Well fast forward to Nov 25, 2021 I started feeling weak and woozy, not well. Nov 26, 2021 I woke up at 2am it felt like my stomach was going to explode it hurt all over BAD I got up and went to the bathroom, while sitting on the toilet I fainted and hit my head on the bathtub hard. My wife woke up from the sound of the impact. I went to the ER and had a CT scan done of my abdomen which for the most part checked out. They did find short segment left mid abdomen small bowel intussusception of about 12mm. They also did a ultrasound of my gallbladder and other organs in that area including my aorta valve it also came back fine. A small bowel follow-through performed which came back fine. I had blood work done and it came back fine.The Dr said from my CT scan it looked like I was really backed up and needed to take some laxatives. Which I agreed I haven’t been going like normal which I thought was weird because I spend my whole life being VERY regular at least twice a day. So they sent me home I took laxatives and the following day Nov 27, 2021 I felt pretty good like I was out of the woods. Well that night I woke up and it felt like a hole was being burned into my stomach BAD. I was feeling woozy again and dizzy just not right, So I went I went back to the ER more blood work was done and it was fine. They also did a stool sample for Giardiasis and other bugs and that was negative. The Dr said he thinks I have a stomach ulcer. I said ok but I’ve never even had heartburn before or Indigestion, he said you can still get an ulcer. They gave me Sucrafate, Prilosec and dicyclomine. I took them and the pain went away pretty rapidly. Come the following day I felt pretty good and thought I was in the clear well I kept getting nauseous I had no energy I couldn’t eat I really felt like I was dying inside. I went back to the ER and they did more blood work and it came back normal Dr gave me anti nausea medicine would kind of helped. I lived like this with just constantly feeling sick and unwell for a couple more days then I went to another Hospitals ER where more blood work was done and it came back fine and they basically said it’s just a ulcer. Come Dec 10 I noticed my systems have slightly improved. I wake up feeling hyperglycemia and shaky I don’t have the nausea as bad and I’m able to eat easier. But every morning I wake up with what reminds me of a really bad hangover and come 3pm I start to feel better. I went to a GI Specialist who did some other blood test and she said my liver enzymes were slightly elevated 41 I believe the number was. I go in for a Endoscopy on Dec 22. To this day I still don’t have the energy I use to, I still feel weak and fatigue I still don’t poo like I use to and I’m really scared because prior to Nov 15 only issues I’ve ever had is a Appendicitis other than that I’ve been a health person on no medication. Any help or thoughts would be welcome.
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I hope I don’t need daily meds. I’m not fond of taking medication of any sort down to a aspirin. Im pretty much back to normal at this point. Im waiting on the biopsies to come back to see if I have H pylori. If I don’t have that the only stress I’ve had in the past couple months is loosing my Job it’s weighed heavy on me. I’ve been at the same employer for going on 18 years and I’ve been worried about some vaccines mandate.
Well that’s certainly a few reasons to put stress in one’s life. Our bodies have a way telling us something is amiss so take this as a life lesson. Listen to your body, we are not invincible and good luck.
I thought I’d come and give an update. My stomach still isn’t right. It’s not as bad as it was. But I still have stomach pain generally on the right side mid level and lower. Sometimes the pain is just above the bellybutton. I still feel nauseous daily. I noticed if I can get busy around the house or work I don’t notice it but sitting around I do. Certain foods help my stomach and others make it terrible. If I eat the wrong food my stomach can be messed up for 2 or 3 days. I’m still taking Nexium and I take a Pepcid once in a while not sure if the pills help or not. If I stick to bland food like soup and boiled chicken I can feel pretty good it’s just so hard to live on soup and boiled chicken. I have a follow up appointment with my GI on March 2nd. I also just had a virtual appointment with a 2md a GI doctor and he said my ulcer should be healed by now. I’m not sure why my stomach still hurts daily but it’s really dragging me down. Scared to venture out for camping or a road trip never know how my stomach will be. Anyone else experience this kind of thing? My first systems started 11-15-2021
I recommend the Integrative Med department at Mayo Clinic Hsp, Jacksonville FL. Ive had years of weird GI stuff and they were able to nail it where the slew of GI doctors and other specialists (all non Mayo folks) I went to didnt. The number for the Integrative dept appointment line at Mayo is 904-953-0951. I rec Dr. Adam Perlman. I see him and a nutritionist there (Lisa) and the treatment plan they developed for me has improved my physical health to such a degree that friends, family, and colleagues have noticed. If your looking for a straight up "I go to the doctor, get a test, take meds, and am fine" then its not for you. If your willing to go on a health journey that might include things like keeping food logs, etc and you recognize that getting to the root/core/bottom of things is like being a detective then this department is for you. Hands down, they will work like detectives to help figure out what is going on. Bottom line, they are the reason I can go on a hike etc and not have to stress about "where will the bathroom be and how close will I be to it".
Best of luck.
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2 ReactionsI am sorry to hear you are in a similar boat. I see Mayo for the first time in March for my gi issues. I would recommend seeing them if you are able. Did your GI do a PillCam? It can see in you small intestine where a colonoscopy cannot always.
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1 ReactionI have not had that done . Nor have I had a colonoscopy. I go back on the 2nd for a follow up and I’m hoping we can get started on finding some solutions. If I eat bland foods it’s barely manageable but really it sucks. I’ve been living like this since November now.
Have you had a HIDA scan? This test determines how well your gall bladder is functioning. Frequently if they suspect gall bladder issues, they simply look for stones and if they don’t see them, they rule it out. But your gall bladder can be diseased and that is the only scan that shows it.
I’m gonna ask about that on Tuesday. On my moms side of the family pretty much all of them 5 or 6 family members have had to have their gallbladders removed
Do you have alternatives?
Tylenol