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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
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I 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.
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.
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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.