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The pressure is slowly going away but still there in mild form. It appears to be moving around now. Strange... The GI doctor wants to hold off on the Colonoscopy since the symptoms are getting better. I seem to be burping a lot with a slight acid taste in my mouth. I am having normal bowl movements and my urine is clear. Also, I still have a bit of lower left back pain.Thoughts?
Note: I was taking Nexium and stopped.
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Yes. I had a CT Scan and Colonoscopy. They found nothing major, no polyps. Turns out it was IBS-C. I've been drinking Aloe Vera juice and upping my fiber intake. Also, I've made some changes to my diet (more veggies and fruit). It's been helping.
Note: I've been drinking 4 ounces of Aloe Vera juice at night. I have one cup of dark roast (dark/oily beans help me) coffee in the AM and it helps me do my morning business. However, I believe the coffee irritates and stimulates my intestines. The Aloe Vera juice heals stuff. I think with the right combination you'll be alright. There is also a digestive pro-biotic you can pickup at Whole Foods in the refrigerated area. It's pricey ($50 a bottle) but helps too.
Now if you're REALLY backed up and coffee does nothing... Which has happened to me! Try drinking some Senna Tea. That stuff works, unlike all the over-the-counter laxatives.
My Regimen:
Mornings: 2 Cups of Organic Flax Seed Cereal w/ Milk
Mid-Morning: 1 Cup of Dark Roast Arabica Coffee w/ Creamer
Rest of the day: Salads, Chicken, Fish and lots of Water
Before Bed: 4 Ounces of Aloe Vera juice
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