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Feeling Better... Update From Doc..

puggirl

By puggirl
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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puggirl Apprentice
puggirl
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Well, I went to the Doc last week to get results from the Colonoscopy, and because I was having trouble after the Colonoscopy. So He said that my colon looked normal, they did see A little inflamation,( he said Micro-colitis) Basically he told me that nothings wrong with me. He said to take Pepto Pills reguarly to help the stomach aches, and he gave me Levsin. So most of all last week I felt pretty good, no major issues. The Pepto has helped alot, I usually take one in the Morning, after lunch, and maybe after dinner depending on how I feel. I've also been able to do a BM too! haha yeah. So I hope that it keeps up. I can get used to feeling good. I almost didnt want to post this, so I didnt ginx it! :P

Most of my issues are in my head, so I have to control my emotions and feelings so I dont get stressed, or nervous.

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MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
MySuicidalTurtle
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So you don't have Celiac Disease? Taking Pepto often like that doesn't sound good. . .are you sure you don't have something more than nerves?

From the time I was 4 or so until 17 doctors told me and my family that my stomach issues and such were being a nervous child and then eventually that I was making myself sick on purpose. They told my Mom to feed me fiber and take things like Pepto to stop the pains.

puggirl Apprentice
puggirl
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Oh yeah, I have Celiac, sorry. Just been having other problems so he did a colonoscopy to see if anything else was wrong. I've been Gluten Free for 10 mths now its helped alot, but I sometimes have problems

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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I am glad the pepto is helping. I used the liquid and found it to be a great aid. At this point you may want to take it only when you need it for pain. One thing I want to mention in case the doctor didn't is that pepto may turn your stool very dark. That is not something to be concerned about.

ang1e0251 Contributor
ang1e0251
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I'm glad to see you're feeling better. You've been fightin' the feeling for a long time!

As for anxiety, I take St. Jon's Wort. I started for the seasonal blues but the last two years have been economic stress busters and I take it every day. My DH takes it now too. It really has been tough and he gets down about it sometimes. It does take the edge off.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Actually, Pepto can be used as a first-line treatment for Miscroscopic Colitis. I did it for 8 weeks (as prescribed by my gastro) and it helped considerably. She told me that it can't hurt and may put the condition into remission without having to resort to steroids or stronger meds.

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My doctor also told me that miscroscopic colitis has an association with Celiac Disease.

puggirl Apprentice
puggirl
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Thank you I'm glad to say that I'm still feeling good. I only take the pepto acouple times a day and it seems to do the trick! Thanks for the information and support!

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