Semnae
04-20-2008, 08:29 PM
Everything started at least a couple years ago while I was taking Calculus based Physics at my local university. I started waking up nauseous, which at the time I attributed to stress. The semester ended, but the nausea kept getting worse. I started looking for what might cause morning sickness in men, but didn't decide to see a specialist until after I started having anal bleeding.
The doctor prescribed Nexium for the nausea, and I had a colonoscopy a few weeks later. The Nexium seemed to improve the the nausea over time, and the colonoscopy turned up nothing more than a couple polyps that were removed. The doctor couldn't find any source for the bleeding, so he diagnosed it as hemorrhoids. I never went to that doctor again, because it costs $400 just to talk to him in his office for a few minutes!
The bleeding had stopped and everything was getting better until one afternoon when I had a footlong Subway sandwich. I was up all night with vomiting and diarrhea. I finally got over it, but then new symptoms started showing up The first and most noticeable of these symptoms was intense heartburn, which I'd never had before. I continued to take the Nexium and eventually got it under control.
When I turned 25 a few months ago, I was dropped from my parents insurance. I was faced with a horrible decision in which I had to choose between my health coverage and my education. Since I have only a year left before I graduate with my bachelors degree in Biology, I chose the latter. I replaced the Nexium with Prilosec, which I've been told is close to the same thing, because I could no long afford my prescription medication.
The nausea has returned, and is worse than ever. Instead of just morning sickness, I am now feeling nauseous every time I eat. Furthermore, I now have new symptoms to worry about. My stools have become very sticky, and are often a greenish to black in color. My stools are very messy and I can't get clean with toilet paper alone. It's gotten to the point that I have to take a shower every time I use the restroom!
So that's my story. I have no doctor, no insurance, no money, and no explanation for my continued downward spiral. What could be causing all these symptoms? What should I do?
The doctor prescribed Nexium for the nausea, and I had a colonoscopy a few weeks later. The Nexium seemed to improve the the nausea over time, and the colonoscopy turned up nothing more than a couple polyps that were removed. The doctor couldn't find any source for the bleeding, so he diagnosed it as hemorrhoids. I never went to that doctor again, because it costs $400 just to talk to him in his office for a few minutes!
The bleeding had stopped and everything was getting better until one afternoon when I had a footlong Subway sandwich. I was up all night with vomiting and diarrhea. I finally got over it, but then new symptoms started showing up The first and most noticeable of these symptoms was intense heartburn, which I'd never had before. I continued to take the Nexium and eventually got it under control.
When I turned 25 a few months ago, I was dropped from my parents insurance. I was faced with a horrible decision in which I had to choose between my health coverage and my education. Since I have only a year left before I graduate with my bachelors degree in Biology, I chose the latter. I replaced the Nexium with Prilosec, which I've been told is close to the same thing, because I could no long afford my prescription medication.
The nausea has returned, and is worse than ever. Instead of just morning sickness, I am now feeling nauseous every time I eat. Furthermore, I now have new symptoms to worry about. My stools have become very sticky, and are often a greenish to black in color. My stools are very messy and I can't get clean with toilet paper alone. It's gotten to the point that I have to take a shower every time I use the restroom!
So that's my story. I have no doctor, no insurance, no money, and no explanation for my continued downward spiral. What could be causing all these symptoms? What should I do?
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rmv1983
04-21-2008, 01:44 AM
I was in the same boat you are (with no medical coverage and being in school) and now have $15000 + in unpaid medical bills, due to extended vomiting and a two week stay in the hospital and gall bladder removal. Look into adult assistance from social services in your area, or local health department. I would make another appointment to see a GI doctor, and see if they would be willing to work with you.
ct gl
04-21-2008, 07:33 AM
I'm not sure what's medically going on (maybe gallbladder?).
But I remember when I was uninsured and in school...
The local county/state hospital had a sliding-scale fee program for the poor and uninsured. Often times, I paid nothing for services.
Check out your county hospital. But you really need to do something. Your body won't let you not do something (take it from me :) ).
Good luck.
But I remember when I was uninsured and in school...
The local county/state hospital had a sliding-scale fee program for the poor and uninsured. Often times, I paid nothing for services.
Check out your county hospital. But you really need to do something. Your body won't let you not do something (take it from me :) ).
Good luck.
ctaylor07
04-22-2008, 10:14 PM
I had my gallbladder removed in january but i the only part of your symptoms i had was vomiting a lot and i had bad diaherea but besides that none. i actually kept getting sicker after my gallbladder surgery and today i was diagnosed with a digestive problem known as Gastroparesis. It's when your stomach doesn't digest your food and therefore you can't keep anything down. I had morning sickness almost like i was pregnant, although i knew i wasn't..and at night was really bad too. I have bad diahherea too and it seems like i have to wipe a bunch to get clean to lol (kinda embarassing) sorry. but maybe you should check into those symptoms? but i wouldn't keep going on sick cuz it will be hard for you to perform well and concentrate in school i'm only 18 and it my first year of college and i know that it hurt my school work being sick constantly. hope this helps.
lindalue
04-23-2008, 11:25 AM
Check the library for a book called The Hundred Year Lie by Randall Fitzgerald.