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My Endoscopy

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Hi! I'm new here,

A bit of history.... I've been diagnosed with IBS-A, Sjogren's, Interstitial Cystitis, Raynaud's and Rosacea. I've controlled the IBS with complete dairy elimination and fiber. In June I started having trouble swallowing, so I went to my PCP who prescribed Zantac 300mg twice a day. This helps about 80% (Prilosec did absolutely nothing). I don't have any of the classic heartburn symptoms of chest pain. I do burp up acid. My bowel movements are normal. I do get very gassy, bloated and nauseous.

My blood tests for celiac (gliadin IgG, IgA, Ttg) were negative in 2004. My anti-reticulum antibodies were through the roof. Stool testing by Enterolab in 2005 was negative. My genotype is HLA-DQ1, subtype 6,6.

I had an endoscopy on Monday which was a nightmare. I don't do well with anesthetics (dizziness and sleepiness), so my doctor used a very light dose. I also have a horrible gag reflex. So the consequence was that I was mostly awake for the entire procedure, gagging for the entire procedure. I know that my doctor did the best he could under the circumstances, but it was rotten.

Anyway, he didn't see any evidence of any acid reflux, strictures, hiatial hernia, or ulcers. He said to stay on the 300mg Zantac twice a day because it is likely to be working. I might taper off it eventually. The one thing he did see was that my small intestinal lining was "thin." He said he did biopsies for celiac but I don't know how many. He said he's seen this in other patients and it is normal. He said he doubts it is celiac. I am to call on friday for the biopsy results.

Has anyone else heard of this "thinness?" I go back to see him on the December 12th and I'll ask him what he means by this. I will definately get copies of my reports.

Thanks!

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