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    When the doctor gave me the results of my endoscopy he hesitated like he wasn't sure then said no I did not have celiac. I don't know what the hesitation was because I havent seen the results myself. I have so many symptoms I really wonder and it could not hurt to try and hopefully I will feel better. So far nothing else has worked and I already have had...
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    Before I had mine done I was really nervous. I told the doctor that when I went in and he gave me a little more sedative. It was very easy, I had no problems. Afterwards I went home and slept for about 12 hours.
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    This is a very interesting topic. Is this the small as small bowel bacterial overgrowth. My GI keeps mentioning it as a possibility. I have never been able to tolerate sugar, pure sugar makes me very nauseated. I had a month of relief with flagyl and about a week of relief after a small bowel follow through. I have been researching this topic just this...
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    I had heard that carbonated beverages can make diarrhea worse and also the caffeine. But if it doesnt seem to affect you then enjoy! I have insurance and a GI but I still don't know what is wrong (almost a year now). He doesn't seem too interested in my diet ("Foods are triggers not causes" he tells me) and since he is trying to find the cause the triggers...
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    Well my biopsy came back negative for Celiac so the search for the cause of my problems continues. Tuesday I have a small bowel follow through then a CT scan of pelvic and abdomen. I am at such aloss, not knowing what is wrong has been horrible. The last couple of weeks have been miserable, no matter what I do I still get sick. Thanks so much to everyone...
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    I have been doing fairly well on the low residue diet that someone on this board suggested. Keep yourself from getting dehydrated. I drink gatoraide and have pedialyte on hand for emergencies. I seem to be living on potatos and baked chicken. My doctor just switched me to donnatal, I haven't tried it yet so I don't know if it works. It has a sedative...
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    I know exactly what you are going through! I am going through the same thing. I was so very sick this week and not only could I not talk to the doctor I could not even talk to a nurse. After 3 days of trying I called my primary care doctor and had them run interference for me. They could not tell me about celiac since it wasn't mentioned in the report...
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    I had mine on Thursday. I am pretty sick too but I think it has more to do with being untreated for whatever undiagnosed problem I have. I am trying the low residue diet to see if it helps. Potatoes and rice are a staple for me as well as jello and yogurt. I, too, am missing work. Of course it waits for me so when I do stay home I can not relax because...
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    I have never heard of a low residue diet before. I looked it up on the internet and it seems to be something that will be good for me. Open Original Shared Link Thanks so much, at least I have something to start with. I have a call into the doctor right now too Thanks
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    I don't know how I am supposed to last two weeks for the results on my tests. I had an endoscopy on Thursday (piece of cake by the way, thanks for all the encouragement ). I have a hiatal hernia and ulcer which I had no clue because all my problems are below the stomach. My intestines hurt so bad I feel like I ate razors, the pain is unbearable, it doubles...
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    I dont go back to the doctor until May 7th . I guess I just get to suffer until then. The only thing he said so far is to stay away from coffee, chocolate, alcohol, and spicey foods. The pain when I swallow hurst alot. It doesnt happen all the time, just occasionally. The food gets stuck and I have painful spasms until the food is able to go down...
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    Robin, I just had my endoscopy yesterday and the results surprised me. I have a hiatal hernia and ulcers. Now the only problem I have had in my upper gi tract is pain swallowing. Now I know why. A friend has a hernia too and he said sometimes it is so bad he feels like he is having a heart attack. As far as the ulcer I had no clue. I dont have heartburn...
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    I am waiting for my results as well. Endoscopy this Thursday. I, too, just want an answer. Just tell me what to do to feel better and I will do it. I am sick of being sick. I sometimes get painful spasms in my throat when swallowing. I have noticed it usually happens with bread products or pasta. It really hurts and I can not talk until it goes away...
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    I am in the same boat except my IgG is high. My doctor says it is inconclusive. I am having an endoscopy on Thursday and have to wait two weeks for the results.
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    I dont know why but I am freaking out about the endoscopy. I asked for lots of drugs, lol. I know I have to have it done but I have such a huge gag reflex, I don't know I am just afraid. I am also worried they won't find anything and I will be sick forever. No matter what the results afterwards I am going to limit my carb intake. Either celiac or small...
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    Hi Christine, I have not been diagnosed with Celiac, just a possibility since my tests were inconclusive so I am by no means very knowledgable on this subject. I do know that I tried the Adkins diet for about a week and had the same flu like symptoms, chills and pain. I wonder if it is related to not enough carbs in the diet? Maybe try healthy carbs...
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    I find organic peppermint tea helps.
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    I just came back from the doctor. The debilitaing dizzy spells for 2 weeks!!! has been caused by a viral infection of both ears. Medication, fluids, rest and I should be better. I still have the tummy issues and endoscopy in 4 weeks to test for celiac and carcinoids but the relief that its a simple ear infection has given me such a relief. Thanks so much...
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    Wow, thanks so much. I feel much better. I ate a sandwich last night and oh did I suffer! Bloated up so much I thought I would explode. I am really starting to see a pattern with the gluten ingestion and symptoms. I am going to see my GP for the dizzy spells, I wonder if it is caused by an ear infection which makes me nervous and intensifies my symptoms...
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    Had my visit with my GI today after doing the celiac panel. He said it was inconclusive so endoscopy is scheduled on March 18th. I have just started having dizzy spells and what he called "flushing". I am also being tested for carcinoids. He said my symptoms seems severe enough that my test results should have been higher for celiac. Right now I am praying...
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    Thanks for your reply Judy. I just don't know what to do anymore. I am afraid of food, I am down 15 lbs and starting to lose again. If I only knew what to avoid and what I can have. When I stopped eating sandwiches for lunch, the afternoon brain fog went away. I always thought it was more from bad air in the building I work in. The ventillation is...
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    My symptoms became very severe around July of this year. I have what I call an "attack". I start feeling dizzy, cramping, diarrhea. My blood pressure shoots up and I become very emotional and tired. The foggy head will last for hours. I am almost positive it is a reaction to food of some kind. My whole body seems to want to get rid of it. I dont get...
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