Functional Dyspepsia? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

philpphil · 05-15-2005, 10:54 PM

Greetings Board Members:

I have only posted here a couple of times. I seem to have recurrent upper-gastric issues that are never spot specific nor extremely painful. Basically, I have all the symptoms of a duodenal ulcer, without the ulcer.

All of my symptoms, upper quadrant bloating, churning, internal air-releasing, general malaise and bothersome (but not painful) feelings, are always relieved by eating a meal. I do not get full like some of the other gastritis or ulcer related qualities nor do any of the symptoms wake me up at night.

In the past I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder which seemed to be a result of my stomach issues (going on 10 years now) or the stomach caused the aniexty and panic. While I was on the anti-depressant Serzone for 6 years the stomach symptoms seemed to subside OR made me less aware of them. Have been off those meds now for almost 2 years and am debating trying them again for stomach relief.

It seems that I am oversensitve to my stomach issues, when every doctor I have gone to and all the tests that have been run have indicated nothing. My question is what should I try next? Recently, I have done the Mastica Gum, Prevacid, Primal Defense, Charcol Tabs and a medical food called UltraClear Plus.

Any thoughts on a next step? Should I try to go back on some kind of anti-depressant? I know I have adverse reactions to SSRI's (so Lex and Zoloft are out), it would probably have to be a very low dose of Remeron or something.

Sorry to drag on for all of that, any thoughts would be appreciated.

philpphil

thebluedog · 05-16-2005, 11:06 PM

In the past I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder which seemed to be a result of my stomach issues (going on 10 years now) or the stomach caused the aniexty and panic.

I'm confused. How did your stomach issues cause Panic Disorder?

The reason I ask is because typically anxiety is the culprit of some stomach problems.

I, like you, have somewhat similiar stomach concerns that no tests or doctors have been able to diagnose. I think, however, that my stomach problems are largely due to anxiety. I believe it's a somewhat unconscious anxiety. Just something to ponder. If I could control my mind, I think most of my stomach problems would subside. I'm not sure what the best remedy is for you, but
I personally take:

Mastic Gum, only 500mg (low dose)
Digestive Enzymes (after each meal)
Caraway/peppermint oil (30 minutes before each meal)
Calcium/Magnesium
Probiotics
Whole leaf Aloe Vera Juice

I've only been consistently taking these for a little over a month and have had some relief.

Any thoughts on a next step? Should I try to go back on some kind of anti-depressant? I know I have adverse reactions to SSRI's (so Lex and Zoloft are out), it would probably have to be a very low dose of Remeron or something.

I don't like the idea of becoming dependent on anti-depressants. Too many side effects. It seems your stomach condition is not severe enough to merit anti-depressants. I would search for a more natural approach. Maybe someone else has some remedy advice.

thebluedog · 05-16-2005, 11:09 PM

Also, check out this link. It may be of some help. I did find a study addressing dyspepsia.

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