Elisa123
12-30-2008, 04:06 PM
Just wanted to post because I dont know how much more of this disease I can handle. I have had gastroparesis for 5 years. 3 years ago I developed GERD, bile reflux, and a motility problem in my esophagus. My diet was not always the best, but now I watch very carefully what I eat.
I honestly just dont know what to do anymore. I am suffering beyond belief. There is something really wrong with my body. I have tried everything possible to help cure this illness but nothing has helped. I feel like I am going ot be sick and suffering with this until I pass out or die. That scares me. I would give anything to be normal. anything. I can't tell you how sick I have been with this illness. I am afraid to eat anything for the fear of the pain. I had bananas and some soymilk this morning and I am having more acid than if I ate at mcdonalds. I had the nissen fundo done last year and that did not help at all. I am completely at my witts end. Does anyone understand how much this takes your life away from you? I have absolutely no appetite, and I never feel hunger. That is from the gastroparesis. I havent felt hunger in about 6 years. Can u imagine never feeling hunger? I eat because I have too, food does not appetize me at all. Nexium and PPIs help not one bit. I have been everywhere, spent thousands of dollars on tests and naturopathic doctors. Tried every supplement known to man. I even purchased these 200 herbs from China that said it would heal gastroparesis. Well, it didnt do anything but waste my money. I never eat junk anymore. I eat bananas because they are smoothe on my inflamed throat. I don't know what to do and feel completely alone. Is there any hope that I will be normal? What is normal? What is it like to not suffer everyday? I don't know what that is like. Its been too long
-Lisa
I honestly just dont know what to do anymore. I am suffering beyond belief. There is something really wrong with my body. I have tried everything possible to help cure this illness but nothing has helped. I feel like I am going ot be sick and suffering with this until I pass out or die. That scares me. I would give anything to be normal. anything. I can't tell you how sick I have been with this illness. I am afraid to eat anything for the fear of the pain. I had bananas and some soymilk this morning and I am having more acid than if I ate at mcdonalds. I had the nissen fundo done last year and that did not help at all. I am completely at my witts end. Does anyone understand how much this takes your life away from you? I have absolutely no appetite, and I never feel hunger. That is from the gastroparesis. I havent felt hunger in about 6 years. Can u imagine never feeling hunger? I eat because I have too, food does not appetize me at all. Nexium and PPIs help not one bit. I have been everywhere, spent thousands of dollars on tests and naturopathic doctors. Tried every supplement known to man. I even purchased these 200 herbs from China that said it would heal gastroparesis. Well, it didnt do anything but waste my money. I never eat junk anymore. I eat bananas because they are smoothe on my inflamed throat. I don't know what to do and feel completely alone. Is there any hope that I will be normal? What is normal? What is it like to not suffer everyday? I don't know what that is like. Its been too long
-Lisa
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inspectormoe
12-30-2008, 07:10 PM
You are not alone with the no hunger thing. I had a fundo 5-1/2+yrs ago and most of the time I eat because I need to. Foods do taste good however but the desire to eat is not as it was pre-fundo. Have you been tested for gastric emptying? If food sits to long it can make you nauseous as well, as well as not being hungry. There are motility drugs that maybe of help. I see you are in Florida, have you tried Mayo Clinic for help? Ask your G.I. or surgeon who they would see if they needed treatment. I wish you all the best of outcomes! :)
jonstar
12-30-2008, 09:14 PM
Have you tried meteclopramide?
If you have, and that hasnt worked, Bethanechol chloride (in Australia it has the brand name Urocarb) might be worth a try. Using this plus meteclopramide would attack the problem in 2 ways, and thus give superior releif
If you have, and that hasnt worked, Bethanechol chloride (in Australia it has the brand name Urocarb) might be worth a try. Using this plus meteclopramide would attack the problem in 2 ways, and thus give superior releif
TEdds83
12-31-2008, 10:08 AM
Lisa, I just want to cry with you. I am sitting here feeling alone in this too. It has robbed me from having a full life at this point. And no one understands unless they are going through this too.
I am afraid to eat. If I am on Prilosec (which made me ill) I had anxiety, diarrhea and stabbing pains in gut I lost my appetite completely. I sat at Quiznos with my mom and my house guest and watched them eat as I nibbled at my little sandwich and had to toss it away. I felt weak. I just want to crawl in bed in my comfort zone and just stay there.
This bland diet is not fun, but I will do what it takes to feel better. Even getting up the courage to do my first endoscopy on Jan 9th will take everything in me. I am frightened just to do that. But I want to know. And then if they find something..hopefully not too serious then how will they treat it? And will it work.
I can't sit here and think this. The anxiety just makes all this worse.
You can talk to me anytime. I am going through perimenopause and I think everything is changing radically in me. The body chemistry just goes nuts. That would explain anxiety etc...
Hang in there! :angel:
I am afraid to eat. If I am on Prilosec (which made me ill) I had anxiety, diarrhea and stabbing pains in gut I lost my appetite completely. I sat at Quiznos with my mom and my house guest and watched them eat as I nibbled at my little sandwich and had to toss it away. I felt weak. I just want to crawl in bed in my comfort zone and just stay there.
This bland diet is not fun, but I will do what it takes to feel better. Even getting up the courage to do my first endoscopy on Jan 9th will take everything in me. I am frightened just to do that. But I want to know. And then if they find something..hopefully not too serious then how will they treat it? And will it work.
I can't sit here and think this. The anxiety just makes all this worse.
You can talk to me anytime. I am going through perimenopause and I think everything is changing radically in me. The body chemistry just goes nuts. That would explain anxiety etc...
Hang in there! :angel:
jojokdz
12-31-2008, 10:20 AM
Hello, I am new to this thread so when I saw the date you posted this, I thought maybe not to respond but I decided to do it anyways to see if you still check the board out? I am scheduled for a endosocopy Jan. 9th. which is about 10 days away. I am so scared. It is not my first one, but things have gotten much worse with my issues. I have Gerd/acid reflux, hiatal hernia and IBS. mY DOCTOR pretty much said I have a pretty messed up digestive system. I am 56 yrs.old. When I was in my teens, I had anorexia.. I blame most of my problems on having that. Since all my symtoms/problems started right after I suffered thru that. I have trouble swallowing food, pills, even liquids. Of course it comes and goes. But when it comes, it lasts longer and longer each time. And of course it had to flare up right thru my Christmas and New Years Holiday!!! It hurts to swallow, I feel miserable. I was told between the acid reflux/ maybe I had a motility problem. All I know its so hard NOT TO think the worse. My stomach hurts too from the IBS... SO I am suffering with one or the other each day. I feel your pains and hurts too as I am suffering too.
JOANN
JOANN
precious49
12-31-2008, 10:54 AM
Hello all Acid Reflux People,
I've had this problem for about 18 yrs. Tryed all the medications--the only one that has helped me is aciphex because I'm very Lactose(milk allergy) intolerant. It's the only one that doesn't have a lactose base. I feel for all of you--Eating properly does help me and I know that leaves out alot of foods but it's worth it to me. I've also just started on Florajen which is a Probiotic Dietary Supplement--aides with digestion--it's the good bacteria our bodies already have but all that we put in our bodies (antibiotics,stress, sugar, alcoholc pollution and fast food) destroys the good bacteria. It seems to really be helping in many ways. I will be praying for all of you that you will find what will help you. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Have a Bless'd New Year
I've had this problem for about 18 yrs. Tryed all the medications--the only one that has helped me is aciphex because I'm very Lactose(milk allergy) intolerant. It's the only one that doesn't have a lactose base. I feel for all of you--Eating properly does help me and I know that leaves out alot of foods but it's worth it to me. I've also just started on Florajen which is a Probiotic Dietary Supplement--aides with digestion--it's the good bacteria our bodies already have but all that we put in our bodies (antibiotics,stress, sugar, alcoholc pollution and fast food) destroys the good bacteria. It seems to really be helping in many ways. I will be praying for all of you that you will find what will help you. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Have a Bless'd New Year
TEdds83
12-31-2008, 12:08 PM
Hi Joann and Precious! Thanks for chiming in! JoAnn I have my first endoscopy scheduled for Jan 9th also. I am very frightened and my stomach is rumbling right now as I think about it. Maybe you and I can send up a prayer for each other that day and just know we are both going through it together. You are not alone. I want so badly to know what's going on in there and to fix it. I have changed my diet radically for a week now. But I know it will take longer than that.
And Precious I too have been taking a probiotic pill every morning. I just hope they are working. They can't be hurting. I am lactose intolerant so if that is in Prilosec maybe that is why it messed up my bowels. I need a med that works for me for the acid reflux. Do you suppose the one your are taking might be worth a try?
Thanks ladies! Big hugs! Hang in there and keep me posted!:angel:
And Precious I too have been taking a probiotic pill every morning. I just hope they are working. They can't be hurting. I am lactose intolerant so if that is in Prilosec maybe that is why it messed up my bowels. I need a med that works for me for the acid reflux. Do you suppose the one your are taking might be worth a try?
Thanks ladies! Big hugs! Hang in there and keep me posted!:angel:
precious49
01-01-2009, 07:32 AM
Good New Year Morning TEdwards83,
I pray that this new year will be a Bless'd one for you. About the Lactose--I know that there can't be much of it in any one pill that is taken but I'm so intolerant that I'm trying to eliminate everything that has any lactose at all. I have done really well on the Aciphex and if your Dr. says its OK then it wouldn't hurt to try it. And actually I was on Prilosec before I changed to Aciphex and have done as well if not better on the Aciphex. I am impressed with the probiotic. What's so funny is that it's "the new thing" and really it's been around for years--my Mom took acidophilus for 20 yrs. before she went Home to be with the Lord--it's funny to me how the health community of Drs. is so far behind healthy living. I went to my Dr., Monday and she said that she was beginning to study probiotic. Oh well some day maybe they will wise up to how the body truly works--I'm not against the medications they prescribe but I've been on so many over the years that now I'm having big time problems because of the past medications. So now when the Dr. gives me a new script, I really research it to see if it's worth taking. Back to the Lactose issue--I used the Dairy Ease products to be able to eat foods with lactose in them but they don't work for me anymore. I'm completey off dairy and I think that has helped with my acid reflux. I bake my own bread cause I haven't found one yet that doesn't have milk in it. I use Silk Soymilk and Willow Run Soybean Butter to eat and cook with and none of my family members could tell a difference and actually said stuff I fixed was awesome and what had I done different. The soybean butter is expensive but it's the only one I'll buy and is soooo good. I've changed all my receipes and all of them have turned out excellent--one thing I haven't tryed on my husband yet is gravy for his biscuits and gravy--but I will and won't tell him;). On Jan. 9, you will be prayed for by me, that the Lord will protect, calm and give you peace about your endoscopy. I have a prayer book that I write in and your name will be there. I would love to have you as an internet prayer partner if you would want--The Great Physician can take care of things the Drs. can't!!!:angel: Please let me know the results as soon as you can. I pray that some of this helps you because I really do care and I've had so many health problems that I feel that I need to share with others at least what has helped me. I pray that you have a good day. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps-I will put you and jojokdz on my prayer list for Jan. 9
I pray that this new year will be a Bless'd one for you. About the Lactose--I know that there can't be much of it in any one pill that is taken but I'm so intolerant that I'm trying to eliminate everything that has any lactose at all. I have done really well on the Aciphex and if your Dr. says its OK then it wouldn't hurt to try it. And actually I was on Prilosec before I changed to Aciphex and have done as well if not better on the Aciphex. I am impressed with the probiotic. What's so funny is that it's "the new thing" and really it's been around for years--my Mom took acidophilus for 20 yrs. before she went Home to be with the Lord--it's funny to me how the health community of Drs. is so far behind healthy living. I went to my Dr., Monday and she said that she was beginning to study probiotic. Oh well some day maybe they will wise up to how the body truly works--I'm not against the medications they prescribe but I've been on so many over the years that now I'm having big time problems because of the past medications. So now when the Dr. gives me a new script, I really research it to see if it's worth taking. Back to the Lactose issue--I used the Dairy Ease products to be able to eat foods with lactose in them but they don't work for me anymore. I'm completey off dairy and I think that has helped with my acid reflux. I bake my own bread cause I haven't found one yet that doesn't have milk in it. I use Silk Soymilk and Willow Run Soybean Butter to eat and cook with and none of my family members could tell a difference and actually said stuff I fixed was awesome and what had I done different. The soybean butter is expensive but it's the only one I'll buy and is soooo good. I've changed all my receipes and all of them have turned out excellent--one thing I haven't tryed on my husband yet is gravy for his biscuits and gravy--but I will and won't tell him;). On Jan. 9, you will be prayed for by me, that the Lord will protect, calm and give you peace about your endoscopy. I have a prayer book that I write in and your name will be there. I would love to have you as an internet prayer partner if you would want--The Great Physician can take care of things the Drs. can't!!!:angel: Please let me know the results as soon as you can. I pray that some of this helps you because I really do care and I've had so many health problems that I feel that I need to share with others at least what has helped me. I pray that you have a good day. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps-I will put you and jojokdz on my prayer list for Jan. 9
precious49
01-01-2009, 08:00 AM
Hello, I am new to this thread so when I saw the date you posted this, I thought maybe not to respond but I decided to do it anyways to see if you still check the board out? I am scheduled for a endosocopy Jan. 9th. which is about 10 days away. I am so scared. It is not my first one, but things have gotten much worse with my issues. I have Gerd/acid reflux, hiatal hernia and IBS. mY DOCTOR pretty much said I have a pretty messed up digestive system. I am 56 yrs.old. When I was in my teens, I had anorexia.. I blame most of my problems on having that. Since all my symtoms/problems started right after I suffered thru that. I have trouble swallowing food, pills, even liquids. Of course it comes and goes. But when it comes, it lasts longer and longer each time. And of course it had to flare up right thru my Christmas and New Years Holiday!!! It hurts to swallow, I feel miserable. I was told between the acid reflux/ maybe I had a motility problem. All I know its so hard NOT TO think the worse. My stomach hurts too from the IBS... SO I am suffering with one or the other each day. I feel your pains and hurts too as I am suffering too.
JOANN
Hello jojokdz,
I also have acid reflux, a hiatal hernia and IBS and am Lactose Intolerant. I'm 59 and I'm really trying everything to get my body balanced. When you swallow a liquid does it ever get caught and you have such a pain that you feel like you're having a heart attack. The 1st time that happened to me, it was very scary (I have a funny story about the 1st time if you're interested). I'm so sorry that you are feeling so bad and I will pray for you that this new year will be better and that your Dr. will be able to help you. I was just telling TEdwards83 that I would be praying for both of you on the
9th--I will be praying that you also will have peace, calm and a report that will be helpful to your Dr.--so that he can help you. You know getting older really sucks;)--No, I'm thankful for everyday that the Good Lord gives me and on the days that suck, I just say to Him---I am a Child of the King---some days that's all I can pray. I don't know much about anorexia but I do know that they say it can really be harmful to you the older you get. You said you had the problem in your teens--have you had help with that? I hope so. I pray that you have a good day today. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps-please let us know as soon as you know the results and just know that I'm here for you
JOANN
Hello jojokdz,
I also have acid reflux, a hiatal hernia and IBS and am Lactose Intolerant. I'm 59 and I'm really trying everything to get my body balanced. When you swallow a liquid does it ever get caught and you have such a pain that you feel like you're having a heart attack. The 1st time that happened to me, it was very scary (I have a funny story about the 1st time if you're interested). I'm so sorry that you are feeling so bad and I will pray for you that this new year will be better and that your Dr. will be able to help you. I was just telling TEdwards83 that I would be praying for both of you on the
9th--I will be praying that you also will have peace, calm and a report that will be helpful to your Dr.--so that he can help you. You know getting older really sucks;)--No, I'm thankful for everyday that the Good Lord gives me and on the days that suck, I just say to Him---I am a Child of the King---some days that's all I can pray. I don't know much about anorexia but I do know that they say it can really be harmful to you the older you get. You said you had the problem in your teens--have you had help with that? I hope so. I pray that you have a good day today. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps-please let us know as soon as you know the results and just know that I'm here for you
TEdds83
01-01-2009, 11:49 AM
Hello Precious! Happy New Year to you too!!
I am grateful to have a prayer partner too! And you bet I will be your prayer partner! I will put you in my journal. I am so grateful for you and that you will pray on Jan. 9th. I really want to go through with this. I know Jesus is my healer. I really believe that he will heal me. I just want to do my part.
I am finding that this is a slow process. While everyone was having fun last night I took it easy. I only drank water and ate a very small amount of food. I too have IBS. I have had loose stools for almost a week since eating very little. And changing my diet. I suppose maybe that is happening because I am eating alot of fiber and veggies. I don't know.
Last night I thought I heard in my sleep, the place where my stomach and esophagus meet make a loud noise. Like a growl. How weird. It kind of woke me up. I prop myself up when I go to sleep. But when I wake up I am laying almost flat and I am in a mess with the mucus and acid feeling going on. I ordered a pillow wedge off of the net but it's not here.
Sorry to complain today. And here it is a brand new day in a brand new year. I really have to say this is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. I am still here, and he gave me today and I know we are suppose to live it to the fullest. I honestly just take it a day at a time. He is my healer and yours too!
Thanks for praying for me! I hope you have a blessed day! I will stay in contact! I am here most everyday. Hugs:angel:
I am grateful to have a prayer partner too! And you bet I will be your prayer partner! I will put you in my journal. I am so grateful for you and that you will pray on Jan. 9th. I really want to go through with this. I know Jesus is my healer. I really believe that he will heal me. I just want to do my part.
I am finding that this is a slow process. While everyone was having fun last night I took it easy. I only drank water and ate a very small amount of food. I too have IBS. I have had loose stools for almost a week since eating very little. And changing my diet. I suppose maybe that is happening because I am eating alot of fiber and veggies. I don't know.
Last night I thought I heard in my sleep, the place where my stomach and esophagus meet make a loud noise. Like a growl. How weird. It kind of woke me up. I prop myself up when I go to sleep. But when I wake up I am laying almost flat and I am in a mess with the mucus and acid feeling going on. I ordered a pillow wedge off of the net but it's not here.
Sorry to complain today. And here it is a brand new day in a brand new year. I really have to say this is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. I am still here, and he gave me today and I know we are suppose to live it to the fullest. I honestly just take it a day at a time. He is my healer and yours too!
Thanks for praying for me! I hope you have a blessed day! I will stay in contact! I am here most everyday. Hugs:angel:
Chantal231
01-01-2009, 02:58 PM
Hi ladies,
Happy New Year to you too!
I'm struggling with my reflux and other gastrointestinal problems AND I am caregiver to my 89 year old mother who is not doing well right now. May I join both of you in prayer?
I'm scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Jan 21. I start my prep on the 19. I'm really fearful and need to be more at peace.
I cut back on my Prilosec and hope to start Pepcid soon. I don't know if the Prilosec was making things worse or better. I know I've been feeling spacey and headachey. I've also been doing a lot of burping and feel nauseous at times.
TEdwards how is the Zantac working and Precious do you have any side effects from the Aciphex?
I'm a mess too worrying about my mom. Other than my husband she is the only family I have. She needs physical therapy but getting Medicare to pay for it is a problem. We aren't rich and can't pay for it ourselves.
God bless both of you!
xxoo,
Chantal
Happy New Year to you too!
I'm struggling with my reflux and other gastrointestinal problems AND I am caregiver to my 89 year old mother who is not doing well right now. May I join both of you in prayer?
I'm scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Jan 21. I start my prep on the 19. I'm really fearful and need to be more at peace.
I cut back on my Prilosec and hope to start Pepcid soon. I don't know if the Prilosec was making things worse or better. I know I've been feeling spacey and headachey. I've also been doing a lot of burping and feel nauseous at times.
TEdwards how is the Zantac working and Precious do you have any side effects from the Aciphex?
I'm a mess too worrying about my mom. Other than my husband she is the only family I have. She needs physical therapy but getting Medicare to pay for it is a problem. We aren't rich and can't pay for it ourselves.
God bless both of you!
xxoo,
Chantal
TEdds83
01-01-2009, 05:34 PM
HI Chantal! Of course we will pray for you too! God will be with you too as you go through the testing too. We aren't alone? We have each other and we have God. I just know He doesn't want us to be fearful.
I really think that this happens with aging and stress. I blame mine on gaining 30 to 40 pounds, going through perimenopause and of course plenty of stress.
Do you find the mucus starts going if you don't have a little something in your stomach? We were out at Target for awhile and hadnt had lunch until now. It's like the mucus and burning has started. I hadn't eaten something since breakfast and it was 3 PM before I had a stitch of anything else in my stomach.
I just took my first Zantac about 30 minutes ago. I waited a few days in between having the Prilosec. I hope and pray it works! The Prilosec was working! It worked great! But I just couldn't handle the side effects. I seriously lost my appetite and had diarhea, anxiety and nervousness.
You are all in my prayers!! I am here for you! Thanks for the friendship ladies!
I really think that this happens with aging and stress. I blame mine on gaining 30 to 40 pounds, going through perimenopause and of course plenty of stress.
Do you find the mucus starts going if you don't have a little something in your stomach? We were out at Target for awhile and hadnt had lunch until now. It's like the mucus and burning has started. I hadn't eaten something since breakfast and it was 3 PM before I had a stitch of anything else in my stomach.
I just took my first Zantac about 30 minutes ago. I waited a few days in between having the Prilosec. I hope and pray it works! The Prilosec was working! It worked great! But I just couldn't handle the side effects. I seriously lost my appetite and had diarhea, anxiety and nervousness.
You are all in my prayers!! I am here for you! Thanks for the friendship ladies!
Elisa123
01-01-2009, 08:19 PM
Hi everyone, thank you for all your replies. I must say that changing my diet does not really do much for me. I have a motility problem and my LES opens up all the time whether I eat or not. If acid is not coming up, its bile coming up. I have more acid/pain when I eat salads and healthy foods then when I eat junk...I can't even describe to you what I am going through. I can drink water and it will come right back up into my mouth. The bile reflux that I have cannot be controlled by diet or meds, and that is what has done most of the damage to my esophagus and upper throat. The back of my throat all the way up to my ears is severely red and inflamed, and it hurts like hell to swallow anything. I can't escape this pain, even when I eat healthy it scratches my upper throat so bad I am in so much pain. I have tried smoothies, bananas in soymilk, but that just flares up my acid horribly and I will be sick all day long. I tried baby food, but that is very gritty and hurts. I have tried everything to escape the pain and nothing helps remotely unless I just I chew gaviscon tablets at night and just dont eat during the day. This is no way anyone should have to live. I have been to 3 diff gastro docs, 1 surgeon, acupunturist, holistic health doctors, and three ear nose and throat doctors, and NOTHING helps stop the pain in my upper throat and esophagus. I am serious when I say I have tried everything. This is pure hell - I suffer through everyday of my life. No one can help me, I cant even help myself, I am always in constant pain and really just want to give up because i dont see an end to this. The pain is so awful it feels like someone burned my upper throat and ears with a lighter, I even feel this pain in my eyes. I burp after everything I swallow, even saliva, because of the motility problem in my esophagus. I just dont know what to do anymore. Even my tongue burns too. This is really like a bad nightmare and I am just waiting to wake up. Thank you for listening.
-Lisa
-Lisa
TEdds83
01-02-2009, 12:16 AM
Oh dear sweet Lisa...I am SO sorry that your pain is this bad. I didn't realize that reflux could be this bad. Here I am complaining about the mucus and my throat feeling tight but my pain is minimal and bareable. But my gosh! I feel horrible for you. What are the solutions? I mean is there a surgery that can be performed? Do any doctors tell you how this happened or offer any solutions? There just has to be a solution. You can't live like this. How do you keep weight on? Have you lost alot of weight? I will pray for you!
I wish I could help you. Have you had this very long? Have you had alot of procedures done?
I wish I could help you. Have you had this very long? Have you had alot of procedures done?
precious49
01-02-2009, 04:06 AM
Hello Precious! Happy New Year to you too!!
I am grateful to have a prayer partner too! And you bet I will be your prayer partner! I will put you in my journal. I am so grateful for you and that you will pray on Jan. 9th. I really want to go through with this. I know Jesus is my healer. I really believe that he will heal me. I just want to do my part.
I am finding that this is a slow process. While everyone was having fun last night I took it easy. I only drank water and ate a very small amount of food. I too have IBS. I have had loose stools for almost a week since eating very little. And changing my diet. I suppose maybe that is happening because I am eating alot of fiber and veggies. I don't know.
Last night I thought I heard in my sleep, the place where my stomach and esophagus meet make a loud noise. Like a growl. How weird. It kind of woke me up. I prop myself up when I go to sleep. But when I wake up I am laying almost flat and I am in a mess with the mucus and acid feeling going on. I ordered a pillow wedge off of the net but it's not here.
Sorry to complain today. And here it is a brand new day in a brand new year. I really have to say this is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. I am still here, and he gave me today and I know we are suppose to live it to the fullest. I honestly just take it a day at a time. He is my healer and yours too!
Thanks for praying for me! I hope you have a blessed day! I will stay in contact! I am here most everyday. Hugs:angel:
Good Early Morning TEdwards83,
I am so thankful to the Lord for you. It's awesome to have a prayer partner in Iowa that Loves the Lord. You will be prayed for by me and my sister-in-law on the 9th--we pray together over the phone anytime either one of us has a prayer request. Wed. morning I needed prayer--her 3yr. old granddaughter was on the speaker phone with us and prayed with us, also. Isn't God Good. And you're right--Jesus is our Healer--and yes we do need to do our part in taking care of ourselves.
I'm so sorry that you've not been feeling good. Maybe you're getting too much fiber--or if you just started eating more fiber you're system may not be use to it yet. Sometimes it's hard for me to try to figure out just what my colon needs to work properly. Having loose stools for a week is not good. Is it making you feel weak?
That noise would have woke me up too. How strange--did it feel like something was stuck there and then maybe passed on thru. Sometimes when I drink anything, it will get stuck and then it will make a gurgle sound as it passes thru. When my reflux is real bad, I sleep in my recliner and I sleep much better. But since I've been on the Aciphex, I really haven't had much problem at all and I haven't experienced any side effects.
And it's OK to complain--you're not feeling good--and I'm here to listen and some days it is hard to rejoice--those are the days I say "I Am A Child of The King". Yes, He is Our Healer and I just praise God that He is in control when I'm not. And some days I take life from moment to moment and that's when I'm really glad that He's always there. I just ask the Lord Jesus Christ to be with you this very moment--that he will heal your body and help you to feel better--I ask that His Perfect Will be done in your life so that you can glorify Him with your testimony of Love for Him. In Jesus Name. Amen:angel:
I love you, Sister In Christ, and I pray that you have a better day today.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I am grateful to have a prayer partner too! And you bet I will be your prayer partner! I will put you in my journal. I am so grateful for you and that you will pray on Jan. 9th. I really want to go through with this. I know Jesus is my healer. I really believe that he will heal me. I just want to do my part.
I am finding that this is a slow process. While everyone was having fun last night I took it easy. I only drank water and ate a very small amount of food. I too have IBS. I have had loose stools for almost a week since eating very little. And changing my diet. I suppose maybe that is happening because I am eating alot of fiber and veggies. I don't know.
Last night I thought I heard in my sleep, the place where my stomach and esophagus meet make a loud noise. Like a growl. How weird. It kind of woke me up. I prop myself up when I go to sleep. But when I wake up I am laying almost flat and I am in a mess with the mucus and acid feeling going on. I ordered a pillow wedge off of the net but it's not here.
Sorry to complain today. And here it is a brand new day in a brand new year. I really have to say this is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. I am still here, and he gave me today and I know we are suppose to live it to the fullest. I honestly just take it a day at a time. He is my healer and yours too!
Thanks for praying for me! I hope you have a blessed day! I will stay in contact! I am here most everyday. Hugs:angel:
Good Early Morning TEdwards83,
I am so thankful to the Lord for you. It's awesome to have a prayer partner in Iowa that Loves the Lord. You will be prayed for by me and my sister-in-law on the 9th--we pray together over the phone anytime either one of us has a prayer request. Wed. morning I needed prayer--her 3yr. old granddaughter was on the speaker phone with us and prayed with us, also. Isn't God Good. And you're right--Jesus is our Healer--and yes we do need to do our part in taking care of ourselves.
I'm so sorry that you've not been feeling good. Maybe you're getting too much fiber--or if you just started eating more fiber you're system may not be use to it yet. Sometimes it's hard for me to try to figure out just what my colon needs to work properly. Having loose stools for a week is not good. Is it making you feel weak?
That noise would have woke me up too. How strange--did it feel like something was stuck there and then maybe passed on thru. Sometimes when I drink anything, it will get stuck and then it will make a gurgle sound as it passes thru. When my reflux is real bad, I sleep in my recliner and I sleep much better. But since I've been on the Aciphex, I really haven't had much problem at all and I haven't experienced any side effects.
And it's OK to complain--you're not feeling good--and I'm here to listen and some days it is hard to rejoice--those are the days I say "I Am A Child of The King". Yes, He is Our Healer and I just praise God that He is in control when I'm not. And some days I take life from moment to moment and that's when I'm really glad that He's always there. I just ask the Lord Jesus Christ to be with you this very moment--that he will heal your body and help you to feel better--I ask that His Perfect Will be done in your life so that you can glorify Him with your testimony of Love for Him. In Jesus Name. Amen:angel:
I love you, Sister In Christ, and I pray that you have a better day today.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
precious49
01-02-2009, 04:41 AM
Hi ladies,
Happy New Year to you too!
I'm struggling with my reflux and other gastrointestinal problems AND I am caregiver to my 89 year old mother who is not doing well right now. May I join both of you in prayer?
I'm scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Jan 21. I start my prep on the 19. I'm really fearful and need to be more at peace.
I cut back on my Prilosec and hope to start Pepcid soon. I don't know if the Prilosec was making things worse or better. I know I've been feeling spacey and headachey. I've also been doing a lot of burping and feel nauseous at times.
TEdwards how is the Zantac working and Precious do you have any side effects from the Aciphex?
I'm a mess too worrying about my mom. Other than my husband she is the only family I have. She needs physical therapy but getting Medicare to pay for it is a problem. We aren't rich and can't pay for it ourselves.
God bless both of you!
xxoo,
Chantal
Good Morning Chantal231,
Absolutely--we would love to have another partner in prayer. I'm so sorry that you're Mom is not doing well. I will pray for both of you. I know that must be hard when you're not feeling your best. I took care of my Mom before she went Home to be with the Lord. It takes alot out of you physically and mentally. I just pray right now that God will help you thru this. In Jesus Christs' Name--Amen I will add you and your Mom to my prayer list.
I will write your name down to pray for you the 19,20 & 21--that God will give you peace and a calm spirit.
I don't have any side effects from the Aciphex--it's the only one that works for me and has not caused problems and I've been on them all since the acid reflux started. I know that this is probably not good for me but what makes me feel really good is to drink a sams cola really fast and gulp air and then burp the biggest burp that I can. My husband just sits back and laughs:) and shakes his head. But it really helps when I'm nauseous.
Medicare is a pain--You know--here you are not feeling well, taking care of your Mom and why do they make it so much more difficult on us by not doing what is right. I just pray that they will do the right thing for your Moms' sake and Yours.
It is so good to have another "Sister in Christ" to talk to. The more of us there are lifting up to God--the stronger we will be.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Happy New Year to you too!
I'm struggling with my reflux and other gastrointestinal problems AND I am caregiver to my 89 year old mother who is not doing well right now. May I join both of you in prayer?
I'm scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy on Jan 21. I start my prep on the 19. I'm really fearful and need to be more at peace.
I cut back on my Prilosec and hope to start Pepcid soon. I don't know if the Prilosec was making things worse or better. I know I've been feeling spacey and headachey. I've also been doing a lot of burping and feel nauseous at times.
TEdwards how is the Zantac working and Precious do you have any side effects from the Aciphex?
I'm a mess too worrying about my mom. Other than my husband she is the only family I have. She needs physical therapy but getting Medicare to pay for it is a problem. We aren't rich and can't pay for it ourselves.
God bless both of you!
xxoo,
Chantal
Good Morning Chantal231,
Absolutely--we would love to have another partner in prayer. I'm so sorry that you're Mom is not doing well. I will pray for both of you. I know that must be hard when you're not feeling your best. I took care of my Mom before she went Home to be with the Lord. It takes alot out of you physically and mentally. I just pray right now that God will help you thru this. In Jesus Christs' Name--Amen I will add you and your Mom to my prayer list.
I will write your name down to pray for you the 19,20 & 21--that God will give you peace and a calm spirit.
I don't have any side effects from the Aciphex--it's the only one that works for me and has not caused problems and I've been on them all since the acid reflux started. I know that this is probably not good for me but what makes me feel really good is to drink a sams cola really fast and gulp air and then burp the biggest burp that I can. My husband just sits back and laughs:) and shakes his head. But it really helps when I'm nauseous.
Medicare is a pain--You know--here you are not feeling well, taking care of your Mom and why do they make it so much more difficult on us by not doing what is right. I just pray that they will do the right thing for your Moms' sake and Yours.
It is so good to have another "Sister in Christ" to talk to. The more of us there are lifting up to God--the stronger we will be.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
precious49
01-02-2009, 05:11 AM
Elisa123,
I'm just praying for you right now that God will help you to get thru this and that he will touch you and make you feel better.
I agree with TEdwards83--I had no idea that it could get that bad. Do you have insurance? If so--I would keep going to as many Dr.s as it takes to get the help you need. Please, don't give up because there's got to be something that would help. I keep going back to your post and reading your story. It breaks my heart to read it. I know that it's really hard to find a Dr. that truly cares but there's got to be a good one in your area--search till you find one because you need special care for this problem.
Just know that I care and will put you on my prayer list to be prayed for everyday. I know that the Lord can heal us and I wonder why some are healed and others not--I just know that I would not be writing on this thread if I didn't have the acid reflux problem. I would not know you and the other awesome ones on here. And I know that we can Love,Encourage,Cry With,and Pray For everyone that we write to and I'm so thankful to God that He's given me this opportunity to know you and others. So Please Don't Give Up--We Need You. precious49
God Bless You and Yous Today and EveryDay
I'm just praying for you right now that God will help you to get thru this and that he will touch you and make you feel better.
I agree with TEdwards83--I had no idea that it could get that bad. Do you have insurance? If so--I would keep going to as many Dr.s as it takes to get the help you need. Please, don't give up because there's got to be something that would help. I keep going back to your post and reading your story. It breaks my heart to read it. I know that it's really hard to find a Dr. that truly cares but there's got to be a good one in your area--search till you find one because you need special care for this problem.
Just know that I care and will put you on my prayer list to be prayed for everyday. I know that the Lord can heal us and I wonder why some are healed and others not--I just know that I would not be writing on this thread if I didn't have the acid reflux problem. I would not know you and the other awesome ones on here. And I know that we can Love,Encourage,Cry With,and Pray For everyone that we write to and I'm so thankful to God that He's given me this opportunity to know you and others. So Please Don't Give Up--We Need You. precious49
God Bless You and Yous Today and EveryDay
jojokdz
01-02-2009, 10:56 AM
I have so much stress in my life right now. I am 56 yrs. old and shouldn't have so much stress. I know this plays a big part in it all. But again suffering with a messed up digestive system isn't fun. I have had my share of other issues too. I have arthritis, and kidney problems. So adding that to it just makes for a horrible situation. I have this test on the 9th of Jan. I am so nervous about it. I just can't be so sick right now with all that I need to do. My strength in my home right now is so important. I am the rock here and can't be sick. I always think the worse too. My swallowing is my main issue.. I had a really good day yesterday. But that lump feeling is back today. So I am afraid to eat anything. Liquids go down fine, its the solids.. It just sticks there. Well thanks to you and all of you on here for your support. It is so good to know your not alone.
Jo
Jo
TEdds83
01-03-2009, 02:54 AM
Jojo that is my main problem too. The thick mucus in the throat. More than any other symptom that one drives me crazy. I wake up in the morning and that is when it is at it's worse. Now I have a couple of sores in my mouth this morning again. That rarely happens but the acid must be coming up. It does also make me feel like I am having a little breathing problem. My biggest fear is that I will get to choking and not get air in or that it will go into my lungs. I think I can handling this problem except for those symptoms.
I took my second Zantac and I think a feel a little less mucus tonight. Maybe this kind will work. But I got stomach cramps after dinner and spent some time in the bathroom. ugh! I don't know if it was the meds or that fact that I took a chance and had a little steak this evening. I figured I need a little protein, something substantial. But I paid for it.
Did you say you are having an endoscopy on Jan. 9th? That is when I am having mine done. Let me know how yours goes. I will do the same. I am here to talk to anytime.
I took my second Zantac and I think a feel a little less mucus tonight. Maybe this kind will work. But I got stomach cramps after dinner and spent some time in the bathroom. ugh! I don't know if it was the meds or that fact that I took a chance and had a little steak this evening. I figured I need a little protein, something substantial. But I paid for it.
Did you say you are having an endoscopy on Jan. 9th? That is when I am having mine done. Let me know how yours goes. I will do the same. I am here to talk to anytime.
Chantal231
01-03-2009, 06:05 AM
Hi friends,
I'm so grateful for your support and prayers during this stressful time.
I had a bad day New Year's day with lots of discomfort, burping and some nausea. Friday was a bit better but I get so fatigued. I think the stress and my nerves wear me down. If I'm not worrying about my mom then I'm worrying about my tests. I also get very depressed trying to cope with it all.
Thanks again for everything. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chantal
PS TEdwards have you tried drinking a carbonated drink when the mucus is really bad? It helps cut through it and clear it out.
I'm so grateful for your support and prayers during this stressful time.
I had a bad day New Year's day with lots of discomfort, burping and some nausea. Friday was a bit better but I get so fatigued. I think the stress and my nerves wear me down. If I'm not worrying about my mom then I'm worrying about my tests. I also get very depressed trying to cope with it all.
Thanks again for everything. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chantal
PS TEdwards have you tried drinking a carbonated drink when the mucus is really bad? It helps cut through it and clear it out.
jojokdz
01-03-2009, 09:54 AM
Hello. I don't think it is mucous that is blocking my esphagus.. At least I don't think it is. I feel like anything I eat goes down at first until it gets to that certain spot where it empties into my stomach and bam it just is lodged. I have a lump sensation all day long. But I tolerate it until I eat and then it becomes much worse. And of course I get a bad stomach ache that goes with it, and when all said and done.. my IBS kicks in sometimes too. I would put up with the IBS over this other stuff any old day. I just need to know what it is and hopefully they can fix it. Thanks for listening.
JO
JO
Elisa123
01-03-2009, 10:49 AM
Hello everyone.
Thank you again for your replies. I never knew reflux disease could be this bad either. It's a progressive disease. I must say that I am fed up with doctors. I have already done every test possible, and even had the nissen fundoplication done, which helped very little. I won't eat all day and still have bile come up into my upper throat. Infact, its coming up now as I type this. I have gone to the best doctor in Florida at Shands hospital in Gainesville, and she was supposed to be a motility specialist, and still they could not help me. I have taken domperidone, reglan, nexium, protonix, prilosec, zegerid, and aciphex, and nothing stops the reflux from coming up. I even take digestive enzymes sometimes which help somewhat, but not much.
My stomach has been messed up for almost 6 years now. I had anorexia 6 years ago, which gave me gastroparesis. When I started to eat normally again, I couldn't because of the gastroparesis. So it turned into this vicious cycle of not eating (because of the gastroparesis) and then binge eating to make up for it. Mentally, I am healed from my this disorder, but phycsically I am not, because of the physical disease in my body. About three years ago my depression got really bad and I started to develope the reflux. It was not bad at first, and it didn't matter what I ate, the reflux would come up. I know that was the start of my esophaseal motility problem because I remember dancing for my church one evening and I did this jump, and everything in my stomach came up into my mouth. That has never happened before, it was like throw up and was very very painful. Ever since that day, i would burp up at least 30 times a day, and the reflux just kept getting worse and worse, and so did my depression and the worry because of it. No doctor has been able to help or cure me.
From what I have gathered on the internet through many hours of research, and from my symptoms, I have damage to the vagus nerve which controls the motility of food through my digestive tract. Damage to the vagus nerve can cause gastroparesis, a sluggish galbladder, and motility problems in the esophagus. I have all three of these problems. There is no cure for this. You have to learn how to manage your symptoms, and for me that is not an easy thing to do. The damage that the reflux has done already is more than I can handle. I pray so much that God would heal me. I feel He is my only hope. I am a christian and pray regularly. I don't know what to do anymore. All I think of is the scripture in the bible where the woman was bleeding for 12 years and she touched him and was healed. No doctor could cure her either. I feel the same exact way. I can feel her pain. Thanks again for your prayers and support. I will keep you updated as to my condition.
-Lisa
Thank you again for your replies. I never knew reflux disease could be this bad either. It's a progressive disease. I must say that I am fed up with doctors. I have already done every test possible, and even had the nissen fundoplication done, which helped very little. I won't eat all day and still have bile come up into my upper throat. Infact, its coming up now as I type this. I have gone to the best doctor in Florida at Shands hospital in Gainesville, and she was supposed to be a motility specialist, and still they could not help me. I have taken domperidone, reglan, nexium, protonix, prilosec, zegerid, and aciphex, and nothing stops the reflux from coming up. I even take digestive enzymes sometimes which help somewhat, but not much.
My stomach has been messed up for almost 6 years now. I had anorexia 6 years ago, which gave me gastroparesis. When I started to eat normally again, I couldn't because of the gastroparesis. So it turned into this vicious cycle of not eating (because of the gastroparesis) and then binge eating to make up for it. Mentally, I am healed from my this disorder, but phycsically I am not, because of the physical disease in my body. About three years ago my depression got really bad and I started to develope the reflux. It was not bad at first, and it didn't matter what I ate, the reflux would come up. I know that was the start of my esophaseal motility problem because I remember dancing for my church one evening and I did this jump, and everything in my stomach came up into my mouth. That has never happened before, it was like throw up and was very very painful. Ever since that day, i would burp up at least 30 times a day, and the reflux just kept getting worse and worse, and so did my depression and the worry because of it. No doctor has been able to help or cure me.
From what I have gathered on the internet through many hours of research, and from my symptoms, I have damage to the vagus nerve which controls the motility of food through my digestive tract. Damage to the vagus nerve can cause gastroparesis, a sluggish galbladder, and motility problems in the esophagus. I have all three of these problems. There is no cure for this. You have to learn how to manage your symptoms, and for me that is not an easy thing to do. The damage that the reflux has done already is more than I can handle. I pray so much that God would heal me. I feel He is my only hope. I am a christian and pray regularly. I don't know what to do anymore. All I think of is the scripture in the bible where the woman was bleeding for 12 years and she touched him and was healed. No doctor could cure her either. I feel the same exact way. I can feel her pain. Thanks again for your prayers and support. I will keep you updated as to my condition.
-Lisa
TEdds83
01-03-2009, 12:51 PM
God CAN heal you Lisa! I know He can!! He can heal all of us and that is what I am planning. We just need to agree in prayer with you that God will reach down and touch you and heal you of this pain and damage in there.
I will agree with you in prayer right this moment!!! Lord heal my sister of her pain and the damage and erosion inside her esoph. and tummy. Wherever you see the healing needs to occur. She has suffered long enough. And you are the God of healing. We thank you for the healing you have begun and will finish in her body. Amen
I layed in bed thinking about my procedure next friday. Mostly I pray I won't chicken out. I want to go through with it. I pray I won't be allergic to the drug that makes me sleepy and that they won't poke me somewhere in there where they shouldn't, and that I won't choke and can breathe ok. It just goes round and round in my mind. ugh! It's not good laying there thinking of all this.
I woke up with mucus again. Maybe a little better since I have now had 2 days of Zantac. I think I over did it with a little steak with garlic last night. I just wanted it so bad. I needed the protein. Had a baked potato too. I can feel it is a bit tight going down the pipe. lol but it makes it. Then a couple of hours later I had stabbing pains and diarrhea. Darn! I just can't get this all my systems working smoothly can I? lol
So tell me...what kind of carbonated drink can I have that won't bother the reflux? I have had pop for over 10 days. But it would be nice to cut the mucus. That is my number one problem.
I hope you ladies will have a great day today! Thinking of you. :angel:
I will agree with you in prayer right this moment!!! Lord heal my sister of her pain and the damage and erosion inside her esoph. and tummy. Wherever you see the healing needs to occur. She has suffered long enough. And you are the God of healing. We thank you for the healing you have begun and will finish in her body. Amen
I layed in bed thinking about my procedure next friday. Mostly I pray I won't chicken out. I want to go through with it. I pray I won't be allergic to the drug that makes me sleepy and that they won't poke me somewhere in there where they shouldn't, and that I won't choke and can breathe ok. It just goes round and round in my mind. ugh! It's not good laying there thinking of all this.
I woke up with mucus again. Maybe a little better since I have now had 2 days of Zantac. I think I over did it with a little steak with garlic last night. I just wanted it so bad. I needed the protein. Had a baked potato too. I can feel it is a bit tight going down the pipe. lol but it makes it. Then a couple of hours later I had stabbing pains and diarrhea. Darn! I just can't get this all my systems working smoothly can I? lol
So tell me...what kind of carbonated drink can I have that won't bother the reflux? I have had pop for over 10 days. But it would be nice to cut the mucus. That is my number one problem.
I hope you ladies will have a great day today! Thinking of you. :angel:
jonstar
01-04-2009, 02:35 AM
Have you tried taking metclopramide three times a day wjust before meals as well as a double strength (40mg) dose of PPI?
You could even add to this some Gaviscon after eating
PPI's (Nexium, Prilosec, etc) are much more effective (and more expensive) than Zantac.... usual routine is try Zantac, this helps most people, if you are one of those who arnt helped by it, move onto a PPI
You could even add to this some Gaviscon after eating
PPI's (Nexium, Prilosec, etc) are much more effective (and more expensive) than Zantac.... usual routine is try Zantac, this helps most people, if you are one of those who arnt helped by it, move onto a PPI
precious49
01-05-2009, 12:34 AM
Elisa123,
I just had no idea that this could get so severe. It sounds like you've done all the right things. Have you researched other Drs. in states close to you? It breaks my heart that you're having so much pain. I just pray right now that God--The Great Physician will take control of your body and heal it. I pray that your suffering will end and that the glory will go to God. I pray that He will touch you and give you His Peace. I am so thankful that you're a Christian. I know what you mean about depression. I've had a chronic illness since 1980 that no one can figure out. The last 2 and 1/2 yrs. have been horrible until about Aug. 08'. Somedays all I could say is "I'm A Child of the King". And that's the only thing that kept me going.
I love the prayer that TEdwards83 said for you. I think the 3 of us (and anyone else that wants to join in) need to set a time that we can all pray together and petition God for a special healing for you. I love the scripture--where 2 or more are gathered in My name--we can gather spiritually together and agree. You are my Sister in Christ and I want you to feel better:angel: Jesus Loves You and so do I. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I just had no idea that this could get so severe. It sounds like you've done all the right things. Have you researched other Drs. in states close to you? It breaks my heart that you're having so much pain. I just pray right now that God--The Great Physician will take control of your body and heal it. I pray that your suffering will end and that the glory will go to God. I pray that He will touch you and give you His Peace. I am so thankful that you're a Christian. I know what you mean about depression. I've had a chronic illness since 1980 that no one can figure out. The last 2 and 1/2 yrs. have been horrible until about Aug. 08'. Somedays all I could say is "I'm A Child of the King". And that's the only thing that kept me going.
I love the prayer that TEdwards83 said for you. I think the 3 of us (and anyone else that wants to join in) need to set a time that we can all pray together and petition God for a special healing for you. I love the scripture--where 2 or more are gathered in My name--we can gather spiritually together and agree. You are my Sister in Christ and I want you to feel better:angel: Jesus Loves You and so do I. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
precious49
01-05-2009, 01:27 AM
God CAN heal you Lisa! I know He can!! He can heal all of us and that is what I am planning. We just need to agree in prayer with you that God will reach down and touch you and heal you of this pain and damage in there.
I will agree with you in prayer right this moment!!! Lord heal my sister of her pain and the damage and erosion inside her esoph. and tummy. Wherever you see the healing needs to occur. She has suffered long enough. And you are the God of healing. We thank you for the healing you have begun and will finish in her body. Amen
I layed in bed thinking about my procedure next friday. Mostly I pray I won't chicken out. I want to go through with it. I pray I won't be allergic to the drug that makes me sleepy and that they won't poke me somewhere in there where they shouldn't, and that I won't choke and can breathe ok. It just goes round and round in my mind. ugh! It's not good laying there thinking of all this.
I woke up with mucus again. Maybe a little better since I have now had 2 days of Zantac. I think I over did it with a little steak with garlic last night. I just wanted it so bad. I needed the protein. Had a baked potato too. I can feel it is a bit tight going down the pipe. lol but it makes it. Then a couple of hours later I had stabbing pains and diarrhea. Darn! I just can't get this all my systems working smoothly can I? lol
So tell me...what kind of carbonated drink can I have that won't bother the reflux? I have had pop for over 10 days. But it would be nice to cut the mucus. That is my number one problem.
I hope you ladies will have a great day today! Thinking of you. :angel:
TEdwards83,
You are awesome. Praying for Elisa123--when I read that I was so blessed. I was telling her that I think we need to pick a time that we can pray together for her. Just let me know if it would be possible.
I really pray that you will have peace about this test and that God will protect you during it.
I really think that you should try the Aciphex--I have done so well on it and have had no side effects.
I know that carbonated drinks are not good for us--But--I do love my sam's cola;) and it helps with my nausea.
I'm having 3 Drs. appointments this week. Fun:confused:Tomorrow I see a liver specialist--my liver enzymes are high. Wed.--colonoscopy, oh boy, but I've had so many, it's no big deal to me Fri.--CT Scan-having a bad pain just above my belly button about an hour after I eat. To be feeling half way good now--I sure am falling apart--I'm just Praising God cause' I know that He will be there with me and I have no fear. Have a good day tomorrow my Sister in Christ. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I will agree with you in prayer right this moment!!! Lord heal my sister of her pain and the damage and erosion inside her esoph. and tummy. Wherever you see the healing needs to occur. She has suffered long enough. And you are the God of healing. We thank you for the healing you have begun and will finish in her body. Amen
I layed in bed thinking about my procedure next friday. Mostly I pray I won't chicken out. I want to go through with it. I pray I won't be allergic to the drug that makes me sleepy and that they won't poke me somewhere in there where they shouldn't, and that I won't choke and can breathe ok. It just goes round and round in my mind. ugh! It's not good laying there thinking of all this.
I woke up with mucus again. Maybe a little better since I have now had 2 days of Zantac. I think I over did it with a little steak with garlic last night. I just wanted it so bad. I needed the protein. Had a baked potato too. I can feel it is a bit tight going down the pipe. lol but it makes it. Then a couple of hours later I had stabbing pains and diarrhea. Darn! I just can't get this all my systems working smoothly can I? lol
So tell me...what kind of carbonated drink can I have that won't bother the reflux? I have had pop for over 10 days. But it would be nice to cut the mucus. That is my number one problem.
I hope you ladies will have a great day today! Thinking of you. :angel:
TEdwards83,
You are awesome. Praying for Elisa123--when I read that I was so blessed. I was telling her that I think we need to pick a time that we can pray together for her. Just let me know if it would be possible.
I really pray that you will have peace about this test and that God will protect you during it.
I really think that you should try the Aciphex--I have done so well on it and have had no side effects.
I know that carbonated drinks are not good for us--But--I do love my sam's cola;) and it helps with my nausea.
I'm having 3 Drs. appointments this week. Fun:confused:Tomorrow I see a liver specialist--my liver enzymes are high. Wed.--colonoscopy, oh boy, but I've had so many, it's no big deal to me Fri.--CT Scan-having a bad pain just above my belly button about an hour after I eat. To be feeling half way good now--I sure am falling apart--I'm just Praising God cause' I know that He will be there with me and I have no fear. Have a good day tomorrow my Sister in Christ. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Chantal231
01-05-2009, 06:32 AM
Hi TEdwards and precious!
I sip soda when the mucus is really bad. It seems to clear it from my throat. I don't chug it down, just a sip here and there to try to get that junk out of my throat.
Precious, good luck with the liver specialist. Some of my enzymes were a bit high but after sending me for an abdominal ultrasound my Dr didn't seem concerned. Some medications can make them high. Please let us know what the specialist says.
Tell me about your experiences with a colonoscopy. I'm supposed to have one on the 21st. What prep do you do? What is the procedure like? What sedation do they give you? Do you feel anything? I'm terrified. I have an extra long colon with twists and turns and I'm scared the Dr will injure me!
I'm praying for both of you.
Hugs,
Chantal
I sip soda when the mucus is really bad. It seems to clear it from my throat. I don't chug it down, just a sip here and there to try to get that junk out of my throat.
Precious, good luck with the liver specialist. Some of my enzymes were a bit high but after sending me for an abdominal ultrasound my Dr didn't seem concerned. Some medications can make them high. Please let us know what the specialist says.
Tell me about your experiences with a colonoscopy. I'm supposed to have one on the 21st. What prep do you do? What is the procedure like? What sedation do they give you? Do you feel anything? I'm terrified. I have an extra long colon with twists and turns and I'm scared the Dr will injure me!
I'm praying for both of you.
Hugs,
Chantal
Sallu1
01-05-2009, 12:56 PM
Hi Lisa,
Try doing Yog asanas everyday Morning and evening one hour each time. Get a Training from some Yoga Teacher for all these yoga postures.
This is just an Acidity which is causing all problem and cure is relaxing your body by which you will get off this bus soon.
Dont expect result within a day or two just try this out within one month you will start feeling better and second month you will start feeling more relaxed and within third month you will feel the big difference and if you continue like this I am sure all your health problems will go off.
For burning Tongue issues please dont use normal toothpaste just use baking soda for brushing your teeths and you will get a good relief from this and I tell you the burning tongue happens to mostly to the persons who are very stressed.
So yoga will heal you. Try this out you will definately feel the difference in your life otherwise you may not get permanent cure.
any issues please let me know.
bye
Try doing Yog asanas everyday Morning and evening one hour each time. Get a Training from some Yoga Teacher for all these yoga postures.
This is just an Acidity which is causing all problem and cure is relaxing your body by which you will get off this bus soon.
Dont expect result within a day or two just try this out within one month you will start feeling better and second month you will start feeling more relaxed and within third month you will feel the big difference and if you continue like this I am sure all your health problems will go off.
For burning Tongue issues please dont use normal toothpaste just use baking soda for brushing your teeths and you will get a good relief from this and I tell you the burning tongue happens to mostly to the persons who are very stressed.
So yoga will heal you. Try this out you will definately feel the difference in your life otherwise you may not get permanent cure.
any issues please let me know.
bye
TEdds83
01-05-2009, 01:35 PM
Praying for you all this morning! That God will give you peace and comfort with your body symptoms and any procedures needing done. I think I am going to take sips of a cola too. I just can't cut the mucus. I have a cup of warm water with me daily but that just can't cut through. So I will try your idea. I figure a little 7 up or Sierra mist can't hurt right?
Talk to you soon! Have a super day!
Talk to you soon! Have a super day!
DMBF
01-05-2009, 02:20 PM
I feel very bad for you.
A few tidbits: first of all, I find bananas to be very acidic on my stomach, UNLESS they are greenish (not ripe), which I can tolerate. They are apparently a mild food, but if they are too ripe (yellow skin and/or ANY brown spots on the skin), there is a lot of sugar in them, and that in and of itself can cause acid in the stomach. Many other fruits are like that as well. I can eat very fresh pineapple and melon, but after it's been sitting in my fridge for a few days, I cannot.
Honey is supposedly another alternative treatment for some. Try taking a spoonful (UNPASTEURIZED--make sure you check the label) when you feel the burning, and also at night before going to bed.
Good luck with it all--we all feel for you!
A few tidbits: first of all, I find bananas to be very acidic on my stomach, UNLESS they are greenish (not ripe), which I can tolerate. They are apparently a mild food, but if they are too ripe (yellow skin and/or ANY brown spots on the skin), there is a lot of sugar in them, and that in and of itself can cause acid in the stomach. Many other fruits are like that as well. I can eat very fresh pineapple and melon, but after it's been sitting in my fridge for a few days, I cannot.
Honey is supposedly another alternative treatment for some. Try taking a spoonful (UNPASTEURIZED--make sure you check the label) when you feel the burning, and also at night before going to bed.
Good luck with it all--we all feel for you!
precious49
01-06-2009, 09:40 AM
Hi TEdwards and precious!
I sip soda when the mucus is really bad. It seems to clear it from my throat. I don't chug it down, just a sip here and there to try to get that junk out of my throat.
Precious, good luck with the liver specialist. Some of my enzymes were a bit high but after sending me for an abdominal ultrasound my Dr didn't seem concerned. Some medications can make them high. Please let us know what the specialist says.
Tell me about your experiences with a colonoscopy. I'm supposed to have one on the 21st. What prep do you do? What is the procedure like? What sedation do they give you? Do you feel anything? I'm terrified. I have an extra long colon with twists and turns and I'm scared the Dr will injure me!
I'm praying for both of you.
Hugs,
Chantal
Good Morning Chantal,
I saw the liver specialist yesterday and he said that I definitly have a "fatty liver" and called it Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver. He said it could be from all the medications that I've been on in the past---and there's been alot because of the chronic illness that no Dr. can give a diagnosis so they would say try this medication and like a dumbie--I would--He said to only take the med's that I truly need and that's what I've already done. And he said that genetics plays a big part. Weight is also an issue--I only weigh 120lbs. but I'm just
5'1" but I carry all my weight around my middle--I don't have much of a waist or butt and my legs have always been skinny--My husband calls me chicken legs:)and it's true--but I just Praise God that I have legs.
My colonoscopy is tomorrow and today will be the worst of it. I've had so many that it's no big deal. The prep is called HalfLytely & Bisacodyl tablets--I've never used this prep before--it's new-I've always used CoLytely or GoLytely--you have to drink a gallon with them--This new one is 2 tablets and half as much of the liquid--I will let you know how it is--the bad thing always before is that your butt is so raw by the end that it kills you. I always start rubbing mentholatum there after each BM and that really helps. By the end the mentholtum burns a little but believe me--it feels better than being so raw. Believe me, it's one of the easiest tests--don't be concerned--they always give me Versed and Demerol--and I'm out like a light. I have never felt a thing. Actually, I feel the very best after the procedure because my colon feels so good until I start eating again. It's like when you get your teeth cleaned and you don't want to eat and get them dirty. Don't get me wrong--I love to eat good stuff but if I didn't have to eat to survive I think I would feel better. If you take any aspirin products that are not absolutely necessary--I would get off them now. Please don't be afraid--I pray that God will protect you and give your Dr. the skill he needs. I've always been so out of it before they take me in that I truly don't know what the procedure is like but I know that they go as far in as they can BUT you don't feel a thing. If you are nervous just tell them as soon as you get there and I bet they will give you something to calm you. You will be fine In The Name of Jesus. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps--Thank you for your prayers:angel:
I sip soda when the mucus is really bad. It seems to clear it from my throat. I don't chug it down, just a sip here and there to try to get that junk out of my throat.
Precious, good luck with the liver specialist. Some of my enzymes were a bit high but after sending me for an abdominal ultrasound my Dr didn't seem concerned. Some medications can make them high. Please let us know what the specialist says.
Tell me about your experiences with a colonoscopy. I'm supposed to have one on the 21st. What prep do you do? What is the procedure like? What sedation do they give you? Do you feel anything? I'm terrified. I have an extra long colon with twists and turns and I'm scared the Dr will injure me!
I'm praying for both of you.
Hugs,
Chantal
Good Morning Chantal,
I saw the liver specialist yesterday and he said that I definitly have a "fatty liver" and called it Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver. He said it could be from all the medications that I've been on in the past---and there's been alot because of the chronic illness that no Dr. can give a diagnosis so they would say try this medication and like a dumbie--I would--He said to only take the med's that I truly need and that's what I've already done. And he said that genetics plays a big part. Weight is also an issue--I only weigh 120lbs. but I'm just
5'1" but I carry all my weight around my middle--I don't have much of a waist or butt and my legs have always been skinny--My husband calls me chicken legs:)and it's true--but I just Praise God that I have legs.
My colonoscopy is tomorrow and today will be the worst of it. I've had so many that it's no big deal. The prep is called HalfLytely & Bisacodyl tablets--I've never used this prep before--it's new-I've always used CoLytely or GoLytely--you have to drink a gallon with them--This new one is 2 tablets and half as much of the liquid--I will let you know how it is--the bad thing always before is that your butt is so raw by the end that it kills you. I always start rubbing mentholatum there after each BM and that really helps. By the end the mentholtum burns a little but believe me--it feels better than being so raw. Believe me, it's one of the easiest tests--don't be concerned--they always give me Versed and Demerol--and I'm out like a light. I have never felt a thing. Actually, I feel the very best after the procedure because my colon feels so good until I start eating again. It's like when you get your teeth cleaned and you don't want to eat and get them dirty. Don't get me wrong--I love to eat good stuff but if I didn't have to eat to survive I think I would feel better. If you take any aspirin products that are not absolutely necessary--I would get off them now. Please don't be afraid--I pray that God will protect you and give your Dr. the skill he needs. I've always been so out of it before they take me in that I truly don't know what the procedure is like but I know that they go as far in as they can BUT you don't feel a thing. If you are nervous just tell them as soon as you get there and I bet they will give you something to calm you. You will be fine In The Name of Jesus. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
ps--Thank you for your prayers:angel:
TEdds83
01-06-2009, 09:59 AM
I am saying a prayer for you today and tomorrow Precious! I am sure the prep work is no fun. I haven't had the colonoscopy yet. I am just mentally trying to gear up for the endoscopy this friday for me. Just 3 days away and I actually can't wait! After yesterday's fiasco with ginger tea and feeling like I had a heart attack I want the doctor to get in there and look and help me with a plan. I woke up feeling nauseated. I blame the meds for that. But of course Mr Mucus was here to greet me this morning. Until a get a little something in my stomach it is heck to wake up in the morning. But at least I have a new day.
I pray you all have a great day and feel the best that you can!:angel:
I pray you all have a great day and feel the best that you can!:angel:
Elisa123
01-07-2009, 03:27 PM
TEdwards and Precious,
Thank you so much for your prayers for me. I would love to pray with you sometime. I believe now that only God can heal me. I have been so sick I can't stand it anymore. No matter what I do, what i eat, i have horrendous indigestion and acid. I am at my witts end, I have tried everything. I havent eaten much at all in days. I am scared to eat. I boiled some carrots today and was so afraid to eat them. I eat nothing junk. I eat carrots in the day and drink a protein shake at night. That is all I can stomach. I have to believe that God can heal me because no one should have to suffer like this.
I dont know if my case is diff than others but nothing i have tried even helps. Thank u for your concern and I will be praying for you as well.
-Lisa
Thank you so much for your prayers for me. I would love to pray with you sometime. I believe now that only God can heal me. I have been so sick I can't stand it anymore. No matter what I do, what i eat, i have horrendous indigestion and acid. I am at my witts end, I have tried everything. I havent eaten much at all in days. I am scared to eat. I boiled some carrots today and was so afraid to eat them. I eat nothing junk. I eat carrots in the day and drink a protein shake at night. That is all I can stomach. I have to believe that God can heal me because no one should have to suffer like this.
I dont know if my case is diff than others but nothing i have tried even helps. Thank u for your concern and I will be praying for you as well.
-Lisa
TEdds83
01-07-2009, 09:52 PM
Hi all! I could use your prayers for my endocsopy just 2 days away. Friday at 1:20 central time. Ha! To be exact. I don't want to chicked out. I am frightened that something will go wrong and I really want to get checked out. I just want this behind me. I am afraid I will have a panic attack when the go to give me the sedation. I just pray I don't die. I know this sounds silly but it's very real to me. Thanks you guys!!
precious49
01-07-2009, 11:18 PM
I am saying a prayer for you today and tomorrow Precious! I am sure the prep work is no fun. I haven't had the colonoscopy yet. I am just mentally trying to gear up for the endoscopy this friday for me. Just 3 days away and I actually can't wait! After yesterday's fiasco with ginger tea and feeling like I had a heart attack I want the doctor to get in there and look and help me with a plan. I woke up feeling nauseated. I blame the meds for that. But of course Mr Mucus was here to greet me this morning. Until a get a little something in my stomach it is heck to wake up in the morning. But at least I have a new day.
I pray you all have a great day and feel the best that you can!:angel:
Hello TEdwards,
Thank you so much for your prayers. The prep was not fun at all. Next time I will have them give me the Co-Lytley. I just seem to do better on it--even though it is a gallon to drink. This new stuff made me very ill feeling and weak. I should no better than to try something new but I always think it might be better. But after I got rid of everything in me I began to feel a little better. My test was a very good experience (love that versaid) and the outcome was very good. My colon Dr. even gave me pics of my colon. Weird but interesting.
What happened with the ginger tea? I love drinking it. It really helps with my nausea.
I will be praying for you that you're test will give you an answer.
I know the mucus is a real problem--I've tryed a couple of things that work but it also isn't good because of the acid reflux--Apple Cider Vinegar-I take just a tiny bit in my mouth and let it sit there for awhile then swallow real slow or it will take your breath away. I've also made a cup of water with lemon juice and sip on it. But I can't do either a whole lot.
Have a good night. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I pray you all have a great day and feel the best that you can!:angel:
Hello TEdwards,
Thank you so much for your prayers. The prep was not fun at all. Next time I will have them give me the Co-Lytley. I just seem to do better on it--even though it is a gallon to drink. This new stuff made me very ill feeling and weak. I should no better than to try something new but I always think it might be better. But after I got rid of everything in me I began to feel a little better. My test was a very good experience (love that versaid) and the outcome was very good. My colon Dr. even gave me pics of my colon. Weird but interesting.
What happened with the ginger tea? I love drinking it. It really helps with my nausea.
I will be praying for you that you're test will give you an answer.
I know the mucus is a real problem--I've tryed a couple of things that work but it also isn't good because of the acid reflux--Apple Cider Vinegar-I take just a tiny bit in my mouth and let it sit there for awhile then swallow real slow or it will take your breath away. I've also made a cup of water with lemon juice and sip on it. But I can't do either a whole lot.
Have a good night. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
precious49
01-07-2009, 11:36 PM
TEdwards and Precious,
Thank you so much for your prayers for me. I would love to pray with you sometime. I believe now that only God can heal me. I have been so sick I can't stand it anymore. No matter what I do, what i eat, i have horrendous indigestion and acid. I am at my witts end, I have tried everything. I havent eaten much at all in days. I am scared to eat. I boiled some carrots today and was so afraid to eat them. I eat nothing junk. I eat carrots in the day and drink a protein shake at night. That is all I can stomach. I have to believe that God can heal me because no one should have to suffer like this.
I dont know if my case is diff than others but nothing i have tried even helps. Thank u for your concern and I will be praying for you as well.
-Lisa
Hello Lisa,
God can heal you and we just need to pray that your healing will be soon. What time of the day would be good for you and I to pray. You name the time and day and I will do it with you. I'm so sorry that you're feeling so bad. It makes it really hard when food seems to be the enemy. I know how you feel. I'm thankful that so far as long as I stay away from Lactose I really can eat alot of things. What have you tryed eating because it sounds like you're not getting enough?
And you're right you shouldn't have to suffer and I just pray right now that God will touch you and make you feel whole. And thank you for your prayers because I know that God wants His Children to live the best life they can for Him. And when we are all healthy, we need to remember how we felt so that we can help others and so that we don't get so busy with life that we forget to give Him the Praise for what He's Done For Us.
I pray that you have a good night. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
Thank you so much for your prayers for me. I would love to pray with you sometime. I believe now that only God can heal me. I have been so sick I can't stand it anymore. No matter what I do, what i eat, i have horrendous indigestion and acid. I am at my witts end, I have tried everything. I havent eaten much at all in days. I am scared to eat. I boiled some carrots today and was so afraid to eat them. I eat nothing junk. I eat carrots in the day and drink a protein shake at night. That is all I can stomach. I have to believe that God can heal me because no one should have to suffer like this.
I dont know if my case is diff than others but nothing i have tried even helps. Thank u for your concern and I will be praying for you as well.
-Lisa
Hello Lisa,
God can heal you and we just need to pray that your healing will be soon. What time of the day would be good for you and I to pray. You name the time and day and I will do it with you. I'm so sorry that you're feeling so bad. It makes it really hard when food seems to be the enemy. I know how you feel. I'm thankful that so far as long as I stay away from Lactose I really can eat alot of things. What have you tryed eating because it sounds like you're not getting enough?
And you're right you shouldn't have to suffer and I just pray right now that God will touch you and make you feel whole. And thank you for your prayers because I know that God wants His Children to live the best life they can for Him. And when we are all healthy, we need to remember how we felt so that we can help others and so that we don't get so busy with life that we forget to give Him the Praise for what He's Done For Us.
I pray that you have a good night. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
precious49
01-07-2009, 11:57 PM
Hi all! I could use your prayers for my endocsopy just 2 days away. Friday at 1:20 central time. Ha! To be exact. I don't want to chicked out. I am frightened that something will go wrong and I really want to get checked out. I just want this behind me. I am afraid I will have a panic attack when the go to give me the sedation. I just pray I don't die. I know this sounds silly but it's very real to me. Thanks you guys!!
Hello Again TEdwards83,
I'm going to set my phone to remind me to pray for you at 1:20 on Fri. I just set it to go off 15 minutes before your test and I will be in constant prayer for you. I just ask God right now to give you peace and calm. I've had so many tests over the yrs. that I just don't even get concerned at all. My blood pressure today before they did my colonoscopy was 126 over 72. Not stressed at all. I just try to have no fear and let God do it all. Sometimes it's not easy but when I give it to Him and leave it there--well, it's just easy. My favorite saying is--If I can't fix it and God won't then just forget about it. If you are anxious when you get there just tell them that you need something right away. And I just pray right now that God will protect you so that we can continue Praising God Together.
I just love communicating with all of you girls and it breaks my heart how we all suffer but I know that God is The God of Miracles and I just pray that He gives each one of us the Miracle that we need so that each one of us can be a testimony of His Love For Us. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
Hello Again TEdwards83,
I'm going to set my phone to remind me to pray for you at 1:20 on Fri. I just set it to go off 15 minutes before your test and I will be in constant prayer for you. I just ask God right now to give you peace and calm. I've had so many tests over the yrs. that I just don't even get concerned at all. My blood pressure today before they did my colonoscopy was 126 over 72. Not stressed at all. I just try to have no fear and let God do it all. Sometimes it's not easy but when I give it to Him and leave it there--well, it's just easy. My favorite saying is--If I can't fix it and God won't then just forget about it. If you are anxious when you get there just tell them that you need something right away. And I just pray right now that God will protect you so that we can continue Praising God Together.
I just love communicating with all of you girls and it breaks my heart how we all suffer but I know that God is The God of Miracles and I just pray that He gives each one of us the Miracle that we need so that each one of us can be a testimony of His Love For Us. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
TEdds83
01-08-2009, 01:22 AM
Thanks Precious! That means the world to me that you will pray for me. I just need to fall into the arms of Jesus and trust that He is there with me and the doctor and for me to feel that peace that only He can deliver! Thanks so very much! I will let you all know friday night how it went. God Bless you!
I will be praying for you all. Hugs!:angel:
I will be praying for you all. Hugs!:angel:
precious49
01-08-2009, 09:00 AM
Thanks Precious! That means the world to me that you will pray for me. I just need to fall into the arms of Jesus and trust that He is there with me and the doctor and for me to feel that peace that only He can deliver! Thanks so very much! I will let you all know friday night how it went. God Bless you!
I will be praying for you all. Hugs!:angel:
TEdwards,
Yes, fall into the blessed arms of Jesus and let Him carry you because He loves you so much that He died for you. Give it all to Him and He will be there with you and your Dr. You are a precious Child of the King and I pray that He will protect you and give you that "Peace that passes all understanding". I just wish that we all lived close so that we could petition God with our prayer holding hands and Praising Him. But we truly can accomplish that by our communication here. It's so awesome to find Sisters in Christ to talk to and become friends with and to truly care about each other. If we never meet on this earth--we will meet in Heaven and won't that be Glorious:angel:I am so thankful to God for you and I pray that you have a good day today. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I will be praying for you all. Hugs!:angel:
TEdwards,
Yes, fall into the blessed arms of Jesus and let Him carry you because He loves you so much that He died for you. Give it all to Him and He will be there with you and your Dr. You are a precious Child of the King and I pray that He will protect you and give you that "Peace that passes all understanding". I just wish that we all lived close so that we could petition God with our prayer holding hands and Praising Him. But we truly can accomplish that by our communication here. It's so awesome to find Sisters in Christ to talk to and become friends with and to truly care about each other. If we never meet on this earth--we will meet in Heaven and won't that be Glorious:angel:I am so thankful to God for you and I pray that you have a good day today. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Elisa123
01-08-2009, 09:48 AM
Hey precious, thank u so much. Im usually home at night after 8:00pm, I live in Florida. I would love prayer, the more the better. I woke up this morning and I am not hurting as bad. I know the minute I eat something I will be in agony again. I am scared to eat. I have lost 5 pounds in the past week. The mnain problem I have is the gastroparesis, that is what caused all of this. Food just rots in my stomach, basically. The muscles of my stomach do not contract, and the food just sits there. I have suffered with this for 6 long years now. I have reflux all the time. I am back to taking my protonix and zantac at night, which seems to both help very little. The main problem is also the horrendous pain in my face. That flairs up everytime I eat. It is like complete and utter hell. I was in bed all day yesterday because i was so sick with it. I took 4 hot showers yesterday to help stop the pain. I can feel the bile coming up into my throat right now as i type this. I pray every single night that God would heal me completely. I was so desperate and went from doctor to doctor and even asked them for a feeding tube and no one would give one to me. That is how desparate I am to stop this horrible pain. No one understands the suffering and i feel very very alone and afraid. I pray for u as well, thank u for thinking of me.
precious49
01-08-2009, 02:40 PM
Hey precious, thank u so much. Im usually home at night after 8:00pm, I live in Florida. I would love prayer, the more the better. I woke up this morning and I am not hurting as bad. I know the minute I eat something I will be in agony again. I am scared to eat. I have lost 5 pounds in the past week. The mnain problem I have is the gastroparesis, that is what caused all of this. Food just rots in my stomach, basically. The muscles of my stomach do not contract, and the food just sits there. I have suffered with this for 6 long years now. I have reflux all the time. I am back to taking my protonix and zantac at night, which seems to both help very little. The main problem is also the horrendous pain in my face. That flairs up everytime I eat. It is like complete and utter hell. I was in bed all day yesterday because i was so sick with it. I took 4 hot showers yesterday to help stop the pain. I can feel the bile coming up into my throat right now as i type this. I pray every single night that God would heal me completely. I was so desperate and went from doctor to doctor and even asked them for a feeding tube and no one would give one to me. That is how desparate I am to stop this horrible pain. No one understands the suffering and i feel very very alone and afraid. I pray for u as well, thank u for thinking of me.
Hello Elisa123,
I'm so glad that you're not hurting as bad. Why don't you name the time for us to pray and I'll know to pray at the same time 1 hour earlier than you. If it's 9:00pm there it's 8:00pm here, right? It's not good that you lost 5 lbs. in one week. It just breaks my heart that you're having so much pain and problems with this. You're right no one does understand but I have so much love for you "My Sister in Christ" and I pray that God "The Great Physician" will heal you and make you whole again. That you're pain will be gone and that you can live a normal life. I know how it feels when Drs. can't seem to do anything for you. I maybe repeating myself but I've had a chronic illness since 1980 that still hasn't been diagnosed. It was caused by a flu virus. So I do know how that part of it feels--like the Drs. just don't care to take the time to help. It's very frustrating but you can't give up. I get tired of going to them but my hope is that one day I'll find the right one. And if I don't then I will just do the best that I can to Live for The Lord. I think that we could set a time that is convenient for you to pray--And I will pray at that same time--We can ask the Lord together for Mercy and Healing and Praise Him for His Love--I would do this every night at the same time with you if you want--God Loves to hear from His Children and miracles still happen. I think that if all of us girls that are writing each other would become Prayer Warriors together that it would make a difference in all of our lives. Just know that I do care about you and that you are not alone. And I pray that God will take the fear from you and give you Peace. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Hello Elisa123,
I'm so glad that you're not hurting as bad. Why don't you name the time for us to pray and I'll know to pray at the same time 1 hour earlier than you. If it's 9:00pm there it's 8:00pm here, right? It's not good that you lost 5 lbs. in one week. It just breaks my heart that you're having so much pain and problems with this. You're right no one does understand but I have so much love for you "My Sister in Christ" and I pray that God "The Great Physician" will heal you and make you whole again. That you're pain will be gone and that you can live a normal life. I know how it feels when Drs. can't seem to do anything for you. I maybe repeating myself but I've had a chronic illness since 1980 that still hasn't been diagnosed. It was caused by a flu virus. So I do know how that part of it feels--like the Drs. just don't care to take the time to help. It's very frustrating but you can't give up. I get tired of going to them but my hope is that one day I'll find the right one. And if I don't then I will just do the best that I can to Live for The Lord. I think that we could set a time that is convenient for you to pray--And I will pray at that same time--We can ask the Lord together for Mercy and Healing and Praise Him for His Love--I would do this every night at the same time with you if you want--God Loves to hear from His Children and miracles still happen. I think that if all of us girls that are writing each other would become Prayer Warriors together that it would make a difference in all of our lives. Just know that I do care about you and that you are not alone. And I pray that God will take the fear from you and give you Peace. precious49
God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
suzyshop1
02-06-2009, 03:18 AM
I mean no disrespect to anyone who is praying to be healed,but it may not be in Gods plan to heal you.Since you all seem to be Christians,you must remember what happened to the Apostle Paul.Apparently he was suffering somekind of malady.Because if i remember correctly he called it a thorn in his side.If my memory serves me right he prayed for God to remove it 3 times ,but God told him no.God said to him my grace is sufficient for thee.God never promised that bad things wouldnt happen to us,just that he would be there with us in the midst of the storm to uphold us.I have some of the same symptoms that you all have, i also have your symptoms on top of something called Esophageal Spasms.There were times i felt like i wanted to die.But i kept telling ,myself that God was in control,and knew what he was doing.I may not understand why im sick but .i do have enough faith to know that whatever i go thru God will work it out for my good.I pray not my will but thy will be done.Ive had the problems that youve been discussing it started in my early 20s im am now 52.The only thing that has sustained me thru those dark days is that nothing escapes Gods notice.Even if God decides in his plan not to heal you,he does promise to be with us to hold us up.With my problem ive prayed till i cant pray anymore than i have.I have to leave it in his hands and believe he will work out his purpose in me.Even if he doesnt heal me ,aslong as i know im not alone,that will have to be enough for me.He's brought me thur this far ,and i know that hes capable to bring me the rest of the way.May God bless you all.Take care.
precious49
02-08-2009, 10:51 AM
I mean no disrespect to anyone who is praying to be healed,but it may not be in Gods plan to heal you.Since you all seem to be Christians,you must remember what happened to the Apostle Paul.Apparently he was suffering somekind of malady.Because if i remember correctly he called it a thorn in his side.If my memory serves me right he prayed for God to remove it 3 times ,but God told him no.God said to him my grace is sufficient for thee.God never promised that bad things wouldnt happen to us,just that he would be there with us in the midst of the storm to uphold us.I have some of the same symptoms that you all have, i also have your symptoms on top of something called Esophageal Spasms.There were times i felt like i wanted to die.But i kept telling ,myself that God was in control,and knew what he was doing.I may not understand why im sick but .i do have enough faith to know that whatever i go thru God will work it out for my good.I pray not my will but thy will be done.Ive had the problems that youve been discussing it started in my early 20s im am now 52.The only thing that has sustained me thru those dark days is that nothing escapes Gods notice.Even if God decides in his plan not to heal you,he does promise to be with us to hold us up.With my problem ive prayed till i cant pray anymore than i have.I have to leave it in his hands and believe he will work out his purpose in me.Even if he doesnt heal me ,aslong as i know im not alone,that will have to be enough for me.He's brought me thur this far ,and i know that hes capable to bring me the rest of the way.May God bless you all.Take care.
suzyshop1,
I totally agree with you. I've been ill since 1980 and even had my pastor and deacons at church anointed me with oil and prayed for me. I'm still not healed but that doesn't change my faith in God that He can heal. I'm so thankful that God is in control of my life--There have been times that all I can say is "I'm a Child of the King".
The thing is--if I was healed--I would not know such a great person as you--I know that all things work for good for those that love the Lord and I do know that we suffer in this world but one day we won't but I will never give up hope that God can and will heal me. And His Grace is sufficient to help me if He Does or if He Doesn't.
I have seen God do perfect healings and it is awesome. And the testimony they have gives me hope. But I will continue on and no matter what--I will always believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit want the very best for me and for all of us who believe. Why we have to suffer can be frustrating--but the Lord is always-- Holding Me In His Precious Arms and I'm so thankful to Him. I pray that you have a good day.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
suzyshop1,
I totally agree with you. I've been ill since 1980 and even had my pastor and deacons at church anointed me with oil and prayed for me. I'm still not healed but that doesn't change my faith in God that He can heal. I'm so thankful that God is in control of my life--There have been times that all I can say is "I'm a Child of the King".
The thing is--if I was healed--I would not know such a great person as you--I know that all things work for good for those that love the Lord and I do know that we suffer in this world but one day we won't but I will never give up hope that God can and will heal me. And His Grace is sufficient to help me if He Does or if He Doesn't.
I have seen God do perfect healings and it is awesome. And the testimony they have gives me hope. But I will continue on and no matter what--I will always believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit want the very best for me and for all of us who believe. Why we have to suffer can be frustrating--but the Lord is always-- Holding Me In His Precious Arms and I'm so thankful to Him. I pray that you have a good day.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
Elisa123
02-12-2009, 08:06 PM
Suzyshop1,
I have to disagree with you. It is not in God's plan for us to be sick. When Jesus was here did he ever deny anyone a healing that asked him for it? He healed everyone because of their Faith that he could heal them. God wants us well! It really upsets me (no offense to you) that people say that sometimes its not in God's will to heal. Why would God heal one of his children and not another one? That doesn't make any sense to me. If you had a sick child would you want to see it sick? I have been praying for 5 years for a healing in my body and I have not seen it yet, but I believe with all my heart if I have the faith that God will heal me. Doctors can't heal me, I can't heal me, what is there left for me to do? Rot away and die in misery??? I can't except that I will be sick with this incureable illness and horrendous pain the rest of my life. I can't except it and I won't.
God's time is not our time. There were people in the bible who waited some 30 to 40 years before God healed them, but they were healed. I pray it's not that long for me, but honestly, God is my only hope. No one can heal me or even help me for that matter. I have to believe God will heal me because I have no hope otherwise of ever getting well.
I have to disagree with you. It is not in God's plan for us to be sick. When Jesus was here did he ever deny anyone a healing that asked him for it? He healed everyone because of their Faith that he could heal them. God wants us well! It really upsets me (no offense to you) that people say that sometimes its not in God's will to heal. Why would God heal one of his children and not another one? That doesn't make any sense to me. If you had a sick child would you want to see it sick? I have been praying for 5 years for a healing in my body and I have not seen it yet, but I believe with all my heart if I have the faith that God will heal me. Doctors can't heal me, I can't heal me, what is there left for me to do? Rot away and die in misery??? I can't except that I will be sick with this incureable illness and horrendous pain the rest of my life. I can't except it and I won't.
God's time is not our time. There were people in the bible who waited some 30 to 40 years before God healed them, but they were healed. I pray it's not that long for me, but honestly, God is my only hope. No one can heal me or even help me for that matter. I have to believe God will heal me because I have no hope otherwise of ever getting well.
TEdds83
02-12-2009, 08:37 PM
I too believe it is God's will for us ALL to be healed. We just don't know when that will be. I have suffered for 4 years now with constant health problems. It is depressing and my quality of life is not at all what it used to be. I am so frustrated. But I am not gonna give up. I am going to keep on trying to find answers and a healing for my body. It's just a matter of time to figure out this whole big puzzle for me. Sometimes it's a process of elimination. Somehow I have a combination of things going on here. Acid reflux, Hypothyroidism and Low Vitamin D. Something is causing all this. I will get it figured out. No one should give up hope.:angel:
precious49
02-14-2009, 11:07 AM
Suzyshop1,
I have to disagree with you. It is not in God's plan for us to be sick. When Jesus was here did he ever deny anyone a healing that asked him for it? He healed everyone because of their Faith that he could heal them. God wants us well! It really upsets me (no offense to you) that people say that sometimes its not in God's will to heal. Why would God heal one of his children and not another one? That doesn't make any sense to me. If you had a sick child would you want to see it sick? I have been praying for 5 years for a healing in my body and I have not seen it yet, but I believe with all my heart if I have the faith that God will heal me. Doctors can't heal me, I can't heal me, what is there left for me to do? Rot away and die in misery??? I can't except that I will be sick with this incureable illness and horrendous pain the rest of my life. I can't except it and I won't.
God's time is not our time. There were people in the bible who waited some 30 to 40 years before God healed them, but they were healed. I pray it's not that long for me, but honestly, God is my only hope. No one can heal me or even help me for that matter. I have to believe God will heal me because I have no hope otherwise of ever getting well.
Elisa123,
Hello--I'm so glad to see that you've responded. I was worried about you so I've just been praying for you.
I agree with you. It was perfect until Eve messed it up but God is so good that he gave us Jesus to die for our sins.
I don't understand why some are healed and others aren't but that doesn't keep me from asking God for a Perfect Healing from Him.
I've been dealing with my illness for 28yrs. and I'm really tired of it. Without God's Love, I would have never made it. I know that He can heal because I've seen healings and I've heard from others about healings. I don't think that we should ever quit asking God for that Perfect Healing. And believe that it will happen. Because we do not know when His Time of Healing is going to be ours.
I do know that if I never get that healing that it will not ever keep me from the Love of God and His Mercy.
I will continue to pray that God will heal you and me. I also pray that you have a good day and that the Love of God surrounds you.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
I have to disagree with you. It is not in God's plan for us to be sick. When Jesus was here did he ever deny anyone a healing that asked him for it? He healed everyone because of their Faith that he could heal them. God wants us well! It really upsets me (no offense to you) that people say that sometimes its not in God's will to heal. Why would God heal one of his children and not another one? That doesn't make any sense to me. If you had a sick child would you want to see it sick? I have been praying for 5 years for a healing in my body and I have not seen it yet, but I believe with all my heart if I have the faith that God will heal me. Doctors can't heal me, I can't heal me, what is there left for me to do? Rot away and die in misery??? I can't except that I will be sick with this incureable illness and horrendous pain the rest of my life. I can't except it and I won't.
God's time is not our time. There were people in the bible who waited some 30 to 40 years before God healed them, but they were healed. I pray it's not that long for me, but honestly, God is my only hope. No one can heal me or even help me for that matter. I have to believe God will heal me because I have no hope otherwise of ever getting well.
Elisa123,
Hello--I'm so glad to see that you've responded. I was worried about you so I've just been praying for you.
I agree with you. It was perfect until Eve messed it up but God is so good that he gave us Jesus to die for our sins.
I don't understand why some are healed and others aren't but that doesn't keep me from asking God for a Perfect Healing from Him.
I've been dealing with my illness for 28yrs. and I'm really tired of it. Without God's Love, I would have never made it. I know that He can heal because I've seen healings and I've heard from others about healings. I don't think that we should ever quit asking God for that Perfect Healing. And believe that it will happen. Because we do not know when His Time of Healing is going to be ours.
I do know that if I never get that healing that it will not ever keep me from the Love of God and His Mercy.
I will continue to pray that God will heal you and me. I also pray that you have a good day and that the Love of God surrounds you.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
Elisa123
02-14-2009, 02:24 PM
Precious and TED,
Thankyou for your prayers, I really appreciate that. Precious and TED, I am sorry that you are so sick, is it just the reflux or do you have other problems? I believe with all my heart that God WILL heal you. Make sure you are doing all you can to be healthy and pray pray pray. Pray without ceasing and don't loose heart. I am very discouraged as well but I keep envisioning in my mind the day when I am set free of this affliction. I picture myself completely healed. I am trying not to give up but lately sometimes its so hard because of the pain. My stomach and esophagus just dont work correctly. No matter what meds i take it doesnt help because its a functional problems with the muscles and the nerves. It dont matter what I eat either. I am actually praying all the time that God would send me to the right doctor or heal me in some other way. I don't think its in God's will for us to be sick for the rest of our lives. How can we serve him fully when we are sick?? We can't! Im praying for both of you and God bless
Thankyou for your prayers, I really appreciate that. Precious and TED, I am sorry that you are so sick, is it just the reflux or do you have other problems? I believe with all my heart that God WILL heal you. Make sure you are doing all you can to be healthy and pray pray pray. Pray without ceasing and don't loose heart. I am very discouraged as well but I keep envisioning in my mind the day when I am set free of this affliction. I picture myself completely healed. I am trying not to give up but lately sometimes its so hard because of the pain. My stomach and esophagus just dont work correctly. No matter what meds i take it doesnt help because its a functional problems with the muscles and the nerves. It dont matter what I eat either. I am actually praying all the time that God would send me to the right doctor or heal me in some other way. I don't think its in God's will for us to be sick for the rest of our lives. How can we serve him fully when we are sick?? We can't! Im praying for both of you and God bless
precious49
02-15-2009, 12:13 PM
Precious and TED,
Thankyou for your prayers, I really appreciate that. Precious and TED, I am sorry that you are so sick, is it just the reflux or do you have other problems? I believe with all my heart that God WILL heal you. Make sure you are doing all you can to be healthy and pray pray pray. Pray without ceasing and don't loose heart. I am very discouraged as well but I keep envisioning in my mind the day when I am set free of this affliction. I picture myself completely healed. I am trying not to give up but lately sometimes its so hard because of the pain. My stomach and esophagus just dont work correctly. No matter what meds i take it doesnt help because its a functional problems with the muscles and the nerves. It dont matter what I eat either. I am actually praying all the time that God would send me to the right doctor or heal me in some other way. I don't think its in God's will for us to be sick for the rest of our lives. How can we serve him fully when we are sick?? We can't! Im praying for both of you and God bless
Good Morning Elisa123,
Pray Pray Pray---You're so right. At times that's all I have---I do have reflux but my medication takes care of that. My main problem is vision jumpiness with ringing in my ears that started in 1980 when I had a very bad flu virus. I have researched all these yrs. because Drs. could not help me. I've thought for a long time that it was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and now I have a Dr. that believes in that illness. It's also called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The problem is that the Dr. community can't make up their minds on exactly what causes it or how to treat it. As of right now there is no definitive treatment because it does not cause the same symptoms in every person. I have always had the vision jumpiness and ringing in my ears since the 1st episode. The chronic fatigue comes and goes. The older I get the harder it is for my body to recover. I've learned to ignore the vision jumpiness and the ringing in my ears most of the time.
I know how you feel when you can't find a Dr. to help. It's taken me 28yrs. but I pray to our Lord that you don't have to suffer any longer because your physical pain sounds so bad. Please don't ever give up on finding the right Dr. that can help you. Do you have good insurance? If you do I would go to a new Dr. as often as you can. Have you ever heard of anyone with your problem or researched it to see if there is a Dr. close to you that might can help. My Dr. told me that if I had lived in New York--I would probably have been diagnosed a long time ago. I think you've told me what your diagnosis is but please tell me again so that I can research with our Drs. here. I was getting to the point of giving up but I can't and I won't. There has got to be help for you somewhere.
I agree that God doesn't want us sick---When I'm really bad I don't serve Him like I should---And my greatest joy is serving Him because of what He's done for me.
Please be praying for me--I'm going to have surgery on my left rotator cuff on the 24th of Feb. I'm actually looking forward to it because I can't use my left arm very much. It's hard to put my hair up in a ponytail and if I move my arm wrong I have excruciating pain that lasts for several minutes. I had my right one operated on in 2001 and did great. I just pray this one turns out as good.
I have you in my prayer book and I will continue to pray for you. As Sister's in Christ, I know that we can encourage and pray for each other and God will do His Perfect Will in our lives.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
Thankyou for your prayers, I really appreciate that. Precious and TED, I am sorry that you are so sick, is it just the reflux or do you have other problems? I believe with all my heart that God WILL heal you. Make sure you are doing all you can to be healthy and pray pray pray. Pray without ceasing and don't loose heart. I am very discouraged as well but I keep envisioning in my mind the day when I am set free of this affliction. I picture myself completely healed. I am trying not to give up but lately sometimes its so hard because of the pain. My stomach and esophagus just dont work correctly. No matter what meds i take it doesnt help because its a functional problems with the muscles and the nerves. It dont matter what I eat either. I am actually praying all the time that God would send me to the right doctor or heal me in some other way. I don't think its in God's will for us to be sick for the rest of our lives. How can we serve him fully when we are sick?? We can't! Im praying for both of you and God bless
Good Morning Elisa123,
Pray Pray Pray---You're so right. At times that's all I have---I do have reflux but my medication takes care of that. My main problem is vision jumpiness with ringing in my ears that started in 1980 when I had a very bad flu virus. I have researched all these yrs. because Drs. could not help me. I've thought for a long time that it was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and now I have a Dr. that believes in that illness. It's also called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The problem is that the Dr. community can't make up their minds on exactly what causes it or how to treat it. As of right now there is no definitive treatment because it does not cause the same symptoms in every person. I have always had the vision jumpiness and ringing in my ears since the 1st episode. The chronic fatigue comes and goes. The older I get the harder it is for my body to recover. I've learned to ignore the vision jumpiness and the ringing in my ears most of the time.
I know how you feel when you can't find a Dr. to help. It's taken me 28yrs. but I pray to our Lord that you don't have to suffer any longer because your physical pain sounds so bad. Please don't ever give up on finding the right Dr. that can help you. Do you have good insurance? If you do I would go to a new Dr. as often as you can. Have you ever heard of anyone with your problem or researched it to see if there is a Dr. close to you that might can help. My Dr. told me that if I had lived in New York--I would probably have been diagnosed a long time ago. I think you've told me what your diagnosis is but please tell me again so that I can research with our Drs. here. I was getting to the point of giving up but I can't and I won't. There has got to be help for you somewhere.
I agree that God doesn't want us sick---When I'm really bad I don't serve Him like I should---And my greatest joy is serving Him because of what He's done for me.
Please be praying for me--I'm going to have surgery on my left rotator cuff on the 24th of Feb. I'm actually looking forward to it because I can't use my left arm very much. It's hard to put my hair up in a ponytail and if I move my arm wrong I have excruciating pain that lasts for several minutes. I had my right one operated on in 2001 and did great. I just pray this one turns out as good.
I have you in my prayer book and I will continue to pray for you. As Sister's in Christ, I know that we can encourage and pray for each other and God will do His Perfect Will in our lives.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
MountainReader
02-15-2009, 05:13 PM
Precious,
I had rotator cuff surgery last April. I was extremely glad that I had it done. I had been in pain for over a year and my range of movement had slowly diminished. The pain of the recovery wasn't as bad because I had been in pain for so long before that. I now have full ROM. I do have some pain coming back, but the original cause of my pain isn't repairable and because of the surgery it shouldn't get as bad.
I think having been through the shoulder surgery helped me get through my reflux surgery better. At least I knew how my body reacted to the anestesia.
My thoughts will be with you.
I had rotator cuff surgery last April. I was extremely glad that I had it done. I had been in pain for over a year and my range of movement had slowly diminished. The pain of the recovery wasn't as bad because I had been in pain for so long before that. I now have full ROM. I do have some pain coming back, but the original cause of my pain isn't repairable and because of the surgery it shouldn't get as bad.
I think having been through the shoulder surgery helped me get through my reflux surgery better. At least I knew how my body reacted to the anestesia.
My thoughts will be with you.
preistess
02-15-2009, 06:29 PM
Has anyone tried acupuncture for GERD and LPR? I spoke to one who said he specializes in the disease and cures people of it. I lost his name and number but I'll find somone on the net and try it. I've had LPR for two years now and today is the worse I've ever had with a very raspy hoarse voice. I ate some cherrios with blueberries late last night and man I woke up sounding like someone I don't know. I'm a night owl and I get really hungry about 3AM. I'm gonna have to change this. I don't have a lump feeling or a cough or trouble swallowing. I haven't seen an MD because they scare me into panic attacks. I know I'm gonna get a lot of lectures here. I really fear doctors so I come here to get knowledge on how to help myself. I know I need a diagnosis but then what? I took Nexium on my own for a month and nothing changed. It's wierd somedays I wake up with a relaxed normal throat then later in the day I get hoarse..it's a standing up reflux..I think I read about it..that defies the laws of gravity.. This is a crazy thing Gerd and LPR why now and not before..No one was complaining of this until the 90's. Strange..any feed back?
I have the raised bed it made it made it worse and I did it at the right angle. I eat apples and drink carrot juice to sooth my throat. Thank God for my Thayers Slippery Elm
lozengers which helps the hoarseness and DGL for my stomach. They both do minimal help but not a cure yet.
I have the raised bed it made it made it worse and I did it at the right angle. I eat apples and drink carrot juice to sooth my throat. Thank God for my Thayers Slippery Elm
lozengers which helps the hoarseness and DGL for my stomach. They both do minimal help but not a cure yet.
DMBF
02-15-2009, 07:47 PM
I think the reason that you get more hoarse during the day is that you are talking throughout the day and so the use of your vocal cords increases the irritation. They are probably already irritated from the reflux and then as you talk, they get more irritated. I find the same thing. When my GERD was milder, I was always fine in the morning and my symptoms increased as the day went on. Then I started noticing a bit of burning in my throat at night, so I started taking Zantac at night in addition to my Nexium in the morning. I also think that in a way, these medications make your symptoms worse in that your body accomodates to the dosage and you end up having to increase and take more! I now take Nexium twice a day and still Zantac at night! And I do everything else right and my symptoms keep getting worse, gradually!
I am contemplating acupuncture as well! I have been going to an osteopath and I think it has helped somewhat but it's a chicken/egg thing--he says I have tightness and immobility in the area of my spine where the valve of the esophagus goes meets the stomach---is it that way b/c it's so irritated, or, do I have reflux b/c that area doesn't work properly? Who knows......
I am contemplating acupuncture as well! I have been going to an osteopath and I think it has helped somewhat but it's a chicken/egg thing--he says I have tightness and immobility in the area of my spine where the valve of the esophagus goes meets the stomach---is it that way b/c it's so irritated, or, do I have reflux b/c that area doesn't work properly? Who knows......
Elisa123
02-17-2009, 02:39 PM
Acupuncture was a complete waste of money for me. It did nothing to help my symptoms. I think its a scam. How can acupuncture help GERD? Maybe it helps some people but for me it did nothing but cost me 120 dollars a visit. My condition is still progressing worse and worse day by day. I'm still holding on by a thread and I really can't take much more of this torture. Im back on protein shakes again which I don't feel helps me much at all but eating solid food is about killing me. I am seriously thinking about having someone take my stomach out, I can't take this horrible torture anymore. This has just been way too many years of suffering.
precious49
02-18-2009, 09:13 AM
Precious,
I had rotator cuff surgery last April. I was extremely glad that I had it done. I had been in pain for over a year and my range of movement had slowly diminished. The pain of the recovery wasn't as bad because I had been in pain for so long before that. I now have full ROM. I do have some pain coming back, but the original cause of my pain isn't repairable and because of the surgery it shouldn't get as bad.
I think having been through the shoulder surgery helped me get through my reflux surgery better. At least I knew how my body reacted to the anestesia.
My thoughts will be with you.
MountainReader,
I know exactly what you mean about the pain of recovery--I hardly had any and didn't even take any pain med's after--I instantly felt better after my surgery.
What is ROM? I'm so sorry that you're having pain again.
Thank you for thinking of me and I pray that your problem gets better.
What did they do for you're reflux--I didn't know that there was a surgery for that.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I had rotator cuff surgery last April. I was extremely glad that I had it done. I had been in pain for over a year and my range of movement had slowly diminished. The pain of the recovery wasn't as bad because I had been in pain for so long before that. I now have full ROM. I do have some pain coming back, but the original cause of my pain isn't repairable and because of the surgery it shouldn't get as bad.
I think having been through the shoulder surgery helped me get through my reflux surgery better. At least I knew how my body reacted to the anestesia.
My thoughts will be with you.
MountainReader,
I know exactly what you mean about the pain of recovery--I hardly had any and didn't even take any pain med's after--I instantly felt better after my surgery.
What is ROM? I'm so sorry that you're having pain again.
Thank you for thinking of me and I pray that your problem gets better.
What did they do for you're reflux--I didn't know that there was a surgery for that.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
precious49
02-18-2009, 09:18 AM
Acupuncture was a complete waste of money for me. It did nothing to help my symptoms. I think its a scam. How can acupuncture help GERD? Maybe it helps some people but for me it did nothing but cost me 120 dollars a visit. My condition is still progressing worse and worse day by day. I'm still holding on by a thread and I really can't take much more of this torture. Im back on protein shakes again which I don't feel helps me much at all but eating solid food is about killing me. I am seriously thinking about having someone take my stomach out, I can't take this horrible torture anymore. This has just been way too many years of suffering.
Elisa123,
Sweetheart--You've got to find some help--I just pray that God will direct you to the right Dr. that knows what to do for you.
I'm still praying for you:angel:
Precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
Elisa123,
Sweetheart--You've got to find some help--I just pray that God will direct you to the right Dr. that knows what to do for you.
I'm still praying for you:angel:
Precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
MountainReader
02-19-2009, 01:23 AM
Precious,
ROM is range of movement.
The reflux surgery I had was called a Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication. They take the top portion of the stomach, the fundus, and pull it in behind the esophagus and around. They then stitch the stomach to itself around the esophagus. The result is that every time the stomach contracts, it contracts around the esophagus also, preventing the reflux from being able to come up.
My lower esophageal sphincter just doesn't work well. No medications were working anymore. I was constantly refluxing and the reflux was irritating my lungs causing me major breathing problems. The surgery has really helped with that. I'm still dealing with some digestive issues, but I strongly believe they stem from the time I was on Nexium. They started when I was on it last June and just haven't gotten better, even when I went off the medication. It's officially IBS now.
Take care,
Mountain Reader
ROM is range of movement.
The reflux surgery I had was called a Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication. They take the top portion of the stomach, the fundus, and pull it in behind the esophagus and around. They then stitch the stomach to itself around the esophagus. The result is that every time the stomach contracts, it contracts around the esophagus also, preventing the reflux from being able to come up.
My lower esophageal sphincter just doesn't work well. No medications were working anymore. I was constantly refluxing and the reflux was irritating my lungs causing me major breathing problems. The surgery has really helped with that. I'm still dealing with some digestive issues, but I strongly believe they stem from the time I was on Nexium. They started when I was on it last June and just haven't gotten better, even when I went off the medication. It's officially IBS now.
Take care,
Mountain Reader
precious49
02-19-2009, 10:49 AM
Precious,
ROM is range of movement.
The reflux surgery I had was called a Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication. They take the top portion of the stomach, the fundus, and pull it in behind the esophagus and around. They then stitch the stomach to itself around the esophagus. The result is that every time the stomach contracts, it contracts around the esophagus also, preventing the reflux from being able to come up.
My lower esophageal sphincter just doesn't work well. No medications were working anymore. I was constantly refluxing and the reflux was irritating my lungs causing me major breathing problems. The surgery has really helped with that. I'm still dealing with some digestive issues, but I strongly believe they stem from the time I was on Nexium. They started when I was on it last June and just haven't gotten better, even when I went off the medication. It's officially IBS now.
Take care,
Mountain Reader
Good Morning Mountain Reader,
OK--ROM--I know what that is and glad that you do have it back--that's why I'm ready for this surgery--I don't have it now and the Drs. say that you can loose it. I did so good with my right rotator cuff surgery that I hope and pray this one goes as well.
You're reflux surgery sounds really complicated. Did it take you a long time to recover from the surgery? I didn't realize that reflux could cause so many problems. I take aciphex for mine and I have no problems. I have IBS also which basically I've had pretty much all my life. This getting old and falling apart really sucks:p But I'm truly thankful for every day that the Lord gives me. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
ROM is range of movement.
The reflux surgery I had was called a Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication. They take the top portion of the stomach, the fundus, and pull it in behind the esophagus and around. They then stitch the stomach to itself around the esophagus. The result is that every time the stomach contracts, it contracts around the esophagus also, preventing the reflux from being able to come up.
My lower esophageal sphincter just doesn't work well. No medications were working anymore. I was constantly refluxing and the reflux was irritating my lungs causing me major breathing problems. The surgery has really helped with that. I'm still dealing with some digestive issues, but I strongly believe they stem from the time I was on Nexium. They started when I was on it last June and just haven't gotten better, even when I went off the medication. It's officially IBS now.
Take care,
Mountain Reader
Good Morning Mountain Reader,
OK--ROM--I know what that is and glad that you do have it back--that's why I'm ready for this surgery--I don't have it now and the Drs. say that you can loose it. I did so good with my right rotator cuff surgery that I hope and pray this one goes as well.
You're reflux surgery sounds really complicated. Did it take you a long time to recover from the surgery? I didn't realize that reflux could cause so many problems. I take aciphex for mine and I have no problems. I have IBS also which basically I've had pretty much all my life. This getting old and falling apart really sucks:p But I'm truly thankful for every day that the Lord gives me. precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay:angel:
MountainReader
02-20-2009, 01:58 AM
Precious,
I never thought I'd have to worry about the "getting old" stuff in my mid 30's. My first PT for my shoulder actually told me I was just getting old when I asked him about my shoulder being out of whack when I never injured it.
I was on PPI's for years before I ended up with the surgery. Protonix worked for about 3. A double dose daily of Prevacid worked for several more. Then they just stopped being effective. (Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex and Zegrid didn't work at all for me. In fact the Nexium made me 1000 times worse.)
The Nissen recovery hasn't been too bad. Having the laproscopic surgery really helps with the recovery time. I was in some pain for the first week. Probably should have taken more pain meds than I actually did. I mostly took them after getting up from a prone position. That really took something out of me because my ab muscles didn't want to cooperate for the first couple weeks. The doctor told me I could go back to work whenever I wanted. I think most people usually take about a week. I took 2 weeks because I had plenty of leave. I'm glad I did though. Even though I was up and moving around after the first night, I was still very slow moving for the first couple weeks.
I was on liquids only for the first two weeks. After I started eating more "normally" I was feeling more myself. I stayed off of meat and bread for a couple months though. They don't break all the way down when you chew them. It takes a few months for the stomach swelling to completely go down, so being careful is advised. I do have to be careful to take small bites and really chew my food for the rest of my life though. I also have to make sure I don't gain weight beyond what I weighed when I had the surgery. I ended up about 18 lbs down though. (I think the IBS had a bit to do with this as well. My gut wasn't really happy with the body changes for a while.)
Overall, I'm very happy I had the procedure because my breathing is so much better. I still have some stomach and gut problems, but I'm thinking it is more the IBS than the reflux. My GI doc won't let me off the PPI's though. Part of the reason is because he thinks the extra acid in my stomach as I go off of them will make the IBS worse.
I'm sorry you had to deal with the IBS for so many years. I've been dealing with it for 9 months now, ever since I was on that Nexium for the reflux. I have had IBS symptom changes and new symptoms over the last couple months. I'm still trying to figure it out.
Take care,
MountainReader
I never thought I'd have to worry about the "getting old" stuff in my mid 30's. My first PT for my shoulder actually told me I was just getting old when I asked him about my shoulder being out of whack when I never injured it.
I was on PPI's for years before I ended up with the surgery. Protonix worked for about 3. A double dose daily of Prevacid worked for several more. Then they just stopped being effective. (Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex and Zegrid didn't work at all for me. In fact the Nexium made me 1000 times worse.)
The Nissen recovery hasn't been too bad. Having the laproscopic surgery really helps with the recovery time. I was in some pain for the first week. Probably should have taken more pain meds than I actually did. I mostly took them after getting up from a prone position. That really took something out of me because my ab muscles didn't want to cooperate for the first couple weeks. The doctor told me I could go back to work whenever I wanted. I think most people usually take about a week. I took 2 weeks because I had plenty of leave. I'm glad I did though. Even though I was up and moving around after the first night, I was still very slow moving for the first couple weeks.
I was on liquids only for the first two weeks. After I started eating more "normally" I was feeling more myself. I stayed off of meat and bread for a couple months though. They don't break all the way down when you chew them. It takes a few months for the stomach swelling to completely go down, so being careful is advised. I do have to be careful to take small bites and really chew my food for the rest of my life though. I also have to make sure I don't gain weight beyond what I weighed when I had the surgery. I ended up about 18 lbs down though. (I think the IBS had a bit to do with this as well. My gut wasn't really happy with the body changes for a while.)
Overall, I'm very happy I had the procedure because my breathing is so much better. I still have some stomach and gut problems, but I'm thinking it is more the IBS than the reflux. My GI doc won't let me off the PPI's though. Part of the reason is because he thinks the extra acid in my stomach as I go off of them will make the IBS worse.
I'm sorry you had to deal with the IBS for so many years. I've been dealing with it for 9 months now, ever since I was on that Nexium for the reflux. I have had IBS symptom changes and new symptoms over the last couple months. I'm still trying to figure it out.
Take care,
MountainReader
precious49
02-20-2009, 10:08 AM
Mountain Reader,
Boy, you've been through a lot. I'm just so glad that the surgery has helped you. I thought Nexium was suppose to be a healing drug. Well, apparently not for you. Drugs can help but I think they also do great harm. The list of side effects makes you not want to take anything. I truly think that they could make drugs that aren't so harmful. But hey, they keep us sick with the new problems that arise from taking their drug. I'm only on high blood pressure and acid reflux drugs. I'm trying to be as healthy as I can to avoid having to take anything else.
Have you ever tryed Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar to aid with digestion? When I first heard about it I was confused because I thought it would make my acid worse but it's done just the opposite. I mix it with honey and have learned how to take it so that it doesn't take my breath away. Before my Mom went home to be with the Lord, she used it every day. I always take it after I've eaten and it does seem to help with digesting my food. I don't know if it's something that you should try though.
Laproscopic surgery's have made such a difference for everyone that is able to have that surgery instead of the standard. My surgery next week is suppose to be laproscopic the Dr. said, unless there is something unusual. I can't wait--it is really bothering me--it's hard to sleep because I wake up in pain because I've gotten it in a bad position. But I don't have to wait much longer so I can tough it out--I just hate to take pain meds because they cause colon problems.
I pray that you have a good day in Utah. I've been to Southern Utah and it is beautiful.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I pray that you continue to get better and better each day.
Boy, you've been through a lot. I'm just so glad that the surgery has helped you. I thought Nexium was suppose to be a healing drug. Well, apparently not for you. Drugs can help but I think they also do great harm. The list of side effects makes you not want to take anything. I truly think that they could make drugs that aren't so harmful. But hey, they keep us sick with the new problems that arise from taking their drug. I'm only on high blood pressure and acid reflux drugs. I'm trying to be as healthy as I can to avoid having to take anything else.
Have you ever tryed Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar to aid with digestion? When I first heard about it I was confused because I thought it would make my acid worse but it's done just the opposite. I mix it with honey and have learned how to take it so that it doesn't take my breath away. Before my Mom went home to be with the Lord, she used it every day. I always take it after I've eaten and it does seem to help with digesting my food. I don't know if it's something that you should try though.
Laproscopic surgery's have made such a difference for everyone that is able to have that surgery instead of the standard. My surgery next week is suppose to be laproscopic the Dr. said, unless there is something unusual. I can't wait--it is really bothering me--it's hard to sleep because I wake up in pain because I've gotten it in a bad position. But I don't have to wait much longer so I can tough it out--I just hate to take pain meds because they cause colon problems.
I pray that you have a good day in Utah. I've been to Southern Utah and it is beautiful.
precious49 God Bless You and Yours Today and EveryDay
I pray that you continue to get better and better each day.