Aciphex and constipation
r/Constipation
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A place for people with constipation issues, where all questions related with the condition can be debated.
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2020.05.26 21:59 LMSWReddit Has anyone had a GERD flare up during elimination phase of Low FODMAP?
Edit to Update: I finally got a call back from the doctor. I talked to the PA and she recommended I try Aciphex.
It’s the prescription form of Prilosec that doesn’t require a 30-60 minute wait before eating. She says it’s more effective. I guess I’ll find out soon.
I apparently had immflamuation per my endoscopy a few years back. So, she thinks the vomiting episode just irritated the area. She says it could take 6-8 weeks to heal completely. So I’ll be on the medicine at least that long, then we’ll see what happens. She also said I can head into the reintroduction phase once the indigestion subsides to the point I feel I can eat normally again. So if anyone else experiences what I did, it might be worth asking your doctor about Aciphex...or at least trying something like Prilosec OTC. I’ve taken it for 4 days and it’s been a week since the flare up. While I’m not 100%, I’m feeling better. I’m no a doctor of course, but this has at least been helpful for me. Hopefully, I can try to eat something besides rice and toast in the next few days.
Thanks everyone for the help and ideas.
This is lengthy but if anyone thinks they have any help or advice to offer, I’d surely appreciate it.
My GI doctor thinks I have IBS and recommended I start Low FODMAP. I’m almost 3 weeks into it and I have noticed overall improvement of symptoms, which is such a relief. But, it’s been tough not being able to eat all the delicious foods my family eats and the cravings are tough to get through. I already had to give up cheese and dairy a year ago, which I love. Now, no sweets AND I had to give up my (diluted) black coffee during Week 1 because it was suddenly giving me diarrhea. Constipation is normally my issue so that’s a head scratcher.
Anyhow, just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, late last week I ate a dinner that made me extremely ill. Everything I ate was Low FODMAP and I’d eaten all of these foods before. But for some reason, a few hours after dinner, I got extremely nauseous and vomited several times as well as had diarrhea. I hardly ever vomit—not even during pregnancy. So it’s always alarming and scary when it happens. The last time I vomited was 2 years ago when I had my first gallbladder attack.
I don’t know if the food I ate last week was bad or if my body just couldn’t digest it. I don’t have my gallbladder anymore, so sometimes it’s hard to tell what will happen. I try hard to avoid triggers. Either way, since I vomited last week, I’ve had almost constant indigestion and slight nausea making it difficult to properly hydrate or eat. I didn’t eat or drink anything the day after I got sick. And up until today I’ve only been able to tolerate 1 slice of dry, gluten free toast with breakfast and dinner or a few bites of plain white rice at a time.
Belching seems to relieve the indigestion, but the relief only lasts for 10-20 minutes and then I go back to feeling bad. I do remember my primary doctor putting me on omeprazole for a little while after that initial vomiting episode a few years ago. So yesterday I started Prilosec OTC to see if it can help me. I was able to eat more rice today, but the belching/indigestion cycle continues. I’m sure it will pass in time but I would love some relief. I have no clue why these symptoms are lingering. Plus, I’m really hungry.
Is there something else I can try dietary wise? Low FODMAP and reflux/GERD diets seem so conflicting based on what I’ve found. I’ve contacted my GI doctor but, of course, with the holiday weekend and everything else going on I’m sure it will be a awhile before I hear from them.
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It’s the prescription form of Prilosec that doesn’t require a 30-60 minute wait before eating. She says it’s more effective. I guess I’ll find out soon.
I apparently had immflamuation per my endoscopy a few years back. So, she thinks the vomiting episode just irritated the area. She says it could take 6-8 weeks to heal completely. So I’ll be on the medicine at least that long, then we’ll see what happens. She also said I can head into the reintroduction phase once the indigestion subsides to the point I feel I can eat normally again. So if anyone else experiences what I did, it might be worth asking your doctor about Aciphex...or at least trying something like Prilosec OTC. I’ve taken it for 4 days and it’s been a week since the flare up. While I’m not 100%, I’m feeling better. I’m no a doctor of course, but this has at least been helpful for me. Hopefully, I can try to eat something besides rice and toast in the next few days.
Thanks everyone for the help and ideas.
This is lengthy but if anyone thinks they have any help or advice to offer, I’d surely appreciate it.
My GI doctor thinks I have IBS and recommended I start Low FODMAP. I’m almost 3 weeks into it and I have noticed overall improvement of symptoms, which is such a relief. But, it’s been tough not being able to eat all the delicious foods my family eats and the cravings are tough to get through. I already had to give up cheese and dairy a year ago, which I love. Now, no sweets AND I had to give up my (diluted) black coffee during Week 1 because it was suddenly giving me diarrhea. Constipation is normally my issue so that’s a head scratcher.
Anyhow, just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, late last week I ate a dinner that made me extremely ill. Everything I ate was Low FODMAP and I’d eaten all of these foods before. But for some reason, a few hours after dinner, I got extremely nauseous and vomited several times as well as had diarrhea. I hardly ever vomit—not even during pregnancy. So it’s always alarming and scary when it happens. The last time I vomited was 2 years ago when I had my first gallbladder attack.
I don’t know if the food I ate last week was bad or if my body just couldn’t digest it. I don’t have my gallbladder anymore, so sometimes it’s hard to tell what will happen. I try hard to avoid triggers. Either way, since I vomited last week, I’ve had almost constant indigestion and slight nausea making it difficult to properly hydrate or eat. I didn’t eat or drink anything the day after I got sick. And up until today I’ve only been able to tolerate 1 slice of dry, gluten free toast with breakfast and dinner or a few bites of plain white rice at a time.
Belching seems to relieve the indigestion, but the relief only lasts for 10-20 minutes and then I go back to feeling bad. I do remember my primary doctor putting me on omeprazole for a little while after that initial vomiting episode a few years ago. So yesterday I started Prilosec OTC to see if it can help me. I was able to eat more rice today, but the belching/indigestion cycle continues. I’m sure it will pass in time but I would love some relief. I have no clue why these symptoms are lingering. Plus, I’m really hungry.
Is there something else I can try dietary wise? Low FODMAP and reflux/GERD diets seem so conflicting based on what I’ve found. I’ve contacted my GI doctor but, of course, with the holiday weekend and everything else going on I’m sure it will be a awhile before I hear from them.
2020.03.31 19:40 Chris-t-fire Mint Health Benefits and Side Effects
 | Mint Health Benefits and Side EffectsFood Catalog / Ingredients, Herbs, and Spices / MintWritten by: Christopher Karam ｜ ✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Riad M., M.D - G.P and Micheal B., M.D ｜ Last Updated: 2020 March 22 growing mint plants Break down and Background Mint Species and Varieties Mint plants, also known as peppermint, pudina, and mentha, are widely regarded as a weed since its species tend to be invasive. If grown in a vegetable garden it may take nutrients and vitamins from growing vegetables that need resources to grow properly. Mint leaves are very healthy for your digestive system as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), brain function, and is an anti-inflammatory herb due to the its high vitamins, minerals, and fiber content. It can drastically improve your overall health and is easily incorporated in many savory and sweet recipes. Mint has also been used throughout centuries as a natural medical remedy to treat many different diseases, complications, and infections. The mint plant (genus Mentha) is part of the Lamiaceae family of herbs, which also includes: Basil Peppermint Spearmint Rosemary Sage Summer savory Marjoram Oregano Anise hyssop Thyme Lavender Perilla Recipes That Go Well With Fresh Mint Mint is quite popular in a large variety of beverages, foods, and recipes, include the following: Sauces including lamb sauces, white wine vinegar mint sauce, chimichurri, yogurt sauce, and lemon-mint sauce Salads such as Mediterranean salads and fruit salads Desserts combined with chocolate such as puddings, cakes, brownies, ice cream, cheesecake, and cookies Dairy products such as milk, whipped cream, cheeses, peppermint milk, and peppermint ice cream Herbs mixed with dill, basil, peppermint leaves, oregano, and rosemary Oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, pesto, canola oil, lemon and other essential oils Vegetables such as cucumbers, acorns, squash, beets, parsnips, carrots, mustard and mustard seeds, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplants, onions, peas, green beans, and asparagus Fruits such as vanilla beans, strawberries, lemons, limes, watermelon, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pineapple, oranges, apples, pomegranates, coconuts, and kiwis Drinks such as alcoholic drinks, shakes, lemonade and limeade, club soda, and water Gums using mint or peppermint Alcoholic beverages such as mojitos, vodka mint lemonade, red and white wines, baileys, martinis, gimlets, rum, and tequila While eating mint can offer multiple health benefits, there are other more subtle benefits that comes from applying it to your skin, inhaling vapors through diffusers or burning, or taking it through capsules and supplements. chocolate mint plants List of Nutrition Facts and Essential Oils What gives mint its large list of health benefits is the high content of antioxidants, most commonly used to treat stomach issues and indigestion as it has potent antibacterial and antifungal essential oils. Mint originated in the Asian, European, and Mediterranean areas, it’s been used for cleaning tools, tables, and their skin. Romans used to use fresh mint as a mouth freshener, whitening teeth, and as a base for their sauces. It’s even been used for healing open wounds due to it’s blood clotting effects for soldiers during war time. Known as a high value herb that’s associated with wealth, status, good health, and cleanliness. Mint has a calming and relaxing effect due to all of the menthol, in addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, mint reduces painful symptoms similarly to ibuprofen and pain killers. Both mint and peppermint contain and produce a lot of menthol. Dried peppermint has around 0.3 to 0.5% of essential oils including: Menthol (7% to 48%) Menthone (20% to 46%) Menthyl acetate (3% to 10%) Menthofuran (1% to 17%) 1,8-Cineol (3% to 6%) Menthol and menthyl both increase blood flow in the body, also activating a nervous system receptor called TRPM8 that reduces blood flow and blocks nerve receptors. Additionally, menthol binds to kappa opiod receptors that further causes a feeling of numbness, cooling sensation, and pain reduction. When you have a cold, having a glass of water with lemon juice as well as mint will relieve, soothe, and disinfect your throat. Mint is also great in fruit smoothies using watermelon and protein shakes, adding additional layers of flavor and all of mint’s health benefits. 100 grams of mint contains nutrients including essential vitamins and minerals such as: Potassium (16% of the Recommended Daily Allowance) Phosphorus (8% of the RDA) Calcium (25%) Vitamin C (52%) Vitamin B6 (5%) Vitamin A (12%) Magnesium (20%) Manganese (25%) Folate (12%) Iron (28%) Keep in mind that mint is very low in calories, every tablespoon of dried mint is 1 calorie. This makes mint a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy essential oils which is easily included into your diet or meal plan. Mint Health Benefits There are hundreds of studies and research papers that have proven the large list of health benefits of mint, it has been studied thoroughly for decades. Mint and peppermint tea is one of the most consumed herbal teas world wide. It’s brewed from peppermint leaves which has the additional benefit of releasing more phenolic compounds. The list of phenolic compounds found in mint include: Rosmarinic acid Caffeic acid The list of flavanoids found in mint include: Eriocitrin Luteolin Hesperidin Mint plants contain anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid. Rosmarinic acid has many health benefits, one of which includes reducing inflammation. mint plants on cutting board A research study showed that applying mint essential oil effectively relieves pain and inflammation when the patient is properly hydrated. Peppermint oil and mint extracts can help with bad breath, breastfeeding, headaches, nausea and comes in many variations such as peppermint and mint teas, powders, oil extract capsules, applying it directly onto your skin, consuming mint supplements, or through burning it then inhaling the aroma. The most commonly reported and scientifically proven benefits of mint includes improved digestion, helps with weight loss, relieves nausea, depression, fatigue, and headaches. Additionally, it’s also used in treatments for treating asthma, memory loss, and improving skin health.
Cramps Bloating Excess gas Abdominal pains Constipation Diarrhea Fatigue and difficulty sleeping This affects the digestive tract and is usually caused by a poor diet as well as stress. Often, IBS is treated with medications such as laxatives and anti-diarrhea drugs, making healthy changes to your diet, and avoiding certain foods such as: Dairy and lactose (milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt) Certain fruits (peaches, watermelon, pears, mangoes, apples, plums, nectarines) Beans and legumes High-fructose corn syrup, sugar, and sweeteners Fried foods Wheat-based and refined bread, cereals, and pasta Gluten Caffeinated drinks Cashews and pistachios There has been some research conducted surrounding mint and peppermint essential oils as well as min teas, as the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of mint both help to soothe most abdominal pains, inflammation in the intestines, removes harmful bacteria, and reduces bloating. Multiple scientific studies have proven that adding 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oils into your herbal teas is beneficial in treating IBS. The list of herbal teas that can additionally reduce inflammation and symptoms of IBS: Green tea Chamomile tea Ginger tea Peppermint tea Sage tea White tea Hibiscus tea Oolong tea This is because peppermint oil contains menthol, flavanoids, and phenolic acids. These plant-based compound helps to ease the symptoms of IBS while also providing relief. Providing calming and relaxing effects on the muscles of the entire digestive tract
Similar to ginger and ginseng, mint is just as effective for relieving stomach-related issues such as indigestion and bloating while calming and soothing the area of discomfort. There are multiple scientific studies that proved that mint works as a laxative due to the essential oils and insoluble fiber, moving food through the intestines at a consistent pace while increasing nutrient absorption. mint plants growing in a garden Peppermint essential oil’s health benefits are amplified when paired with caraway oil, reducing intestinal gas production, intestinal cramping, and soothes the digestive tract as well as an upset stomach. Multiple clinical studies proved that supplementing with both peppermint oil and caraway oil together had similar effects to indigestion medications such as: Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid) Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Rabeprazole (Aciphex) Pantoprazole (Protonix) Esomeprazole (Nexium) Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
A study conducted on 144 young adults that have been instructed to smell the aroma of peppermint essential oil and ylang ylang. This was to be done for five minutes for each subject and have all been tested under the Cognitive Drug Research computerized assessment battery. Peppermint was able to enhance the memory of all subjects whereas ylang ylang slightly impaired memory, and lengthened processing speeds. Judging subjective mood, peppermint oil increased alertness whereas ylang ylang decreased alertness, but significantly increased calmness. Another clinical study conducted on 24 participants around the age of 25, found that ingesting or breathing in the aroma equal to a total of 50 to 100 microliters of essential mint oils found these following health benefits: Increased calcium influx in neurons Improved performance on a cognitively demanding, Rapid Visual Information Processing task (RVIP) Prolonged the mental fatigue associated with extended cognitive task performance in healthy adults
Ingesting and smelling the aroma of a couple of mint leaves is all you’d need to alleviate symptoms of all forms of nausea. The healthy plant-based compounds and menthol found in mint help reduce blood flow to the digestive area, numb as well as calm the nerves in the stomach area. Having a similar effect to ginger, expecting mothers can eat mint leaves every morning and the uncomfortable feeling of nausea will be reduced, if not completely removed.
Mint, ginseng, and ginger will all help in relieve your symptoms and get rid of a cold quicker as it’s a strong decongestant. By relaxing your lungs, muscular system, and by clearing your sinuses as well as accumulated mucus in your respiratory system. Making colds more tolerable and reducing tension and sinus related headaches. Menthol eases other common cold symptoms such as: Congestion Low-grade fevers Sore throats Runny and stuffy nose and sinuses Coughs Muscle aches Sneezing Malaise For optimal results, the aroma of peppermint and mint oil both help decongest your lungs and nasal passages, spreading the menthol through your respiratory tract easier. bundle of mint herbs
The pain can reduce the joy of breastfeeding as well as make it difficult, painful, and sometimes irritating to feed your baby comfortably. There have been many scientific and clinical studies surrounding breastfeeding pain and breastmilk production with the consumption and application of mint. Usually caused by skin irritation, inflammation, and breast muscle soreness. The menthol and other compounds found in mint help reduce nerve response, nerve pain, bacteria buildup, and skin dryness due to mint’s antibacterial and tissue flexibility properties. This can also be achieved by rubbing a mint leaf on the affected area.
Many essential plant oils help treat asthma as well as reduce some of the side effects. Peppermint oil and carrier oil can both be either diffused or applied directly onto your skin. The plant-based compounds relaxes swollen membranes in the nose as well as the bronchial smooth muscles in the lungs, allowing for more oxygen to enter the respiratory system, loosens mucus, and reduces inflammation of lung tissues. Here’s a list of foods and ingredients that also help treat symptoms of asthma: Garlic Turmeric Honey Ginger Omega-3 fatty acids found in supplements or fatty fish Coneflower (Echinacea) Licorice Root Vitamin D-rich foods, such as fatty fish, eggs, as well as fortified cow milk, soy milk, wheat milk, cashew milk, and almond milk Beta carotene-rich vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, squash, bell peppers, and leafy greens Magnesium-rich foods, such as avocado, cocoa powder, chickpeas and other beans, nuts and seeds, bananas, spinach, legumes, and tofu peppermint plants
Additionally, mint is very low in calories and is low on the glycemic index which makes it a great herb for gradually losing weight.
Menthol is able to numb the area it comes in contact with and restricts nerve signals by binding to kappa opioid receptors, also slightly restricting blood flow and reduces inflammation. When menthol gets metabolized and enters the blood stream, it’s able to pass the blood-brain barrier which allows these health benefits to have an effect on the brain. Reducing inflammation and slightly reducing blood flow to the brain reduces the intensity of the following types of migraines and tensions: Migraines with Aura Migraines without Aura (Common Migraine) Hemiplegic Migraine Retinal Migraine Ice Pick Headaches Cluster Headaches Cervicogenic headache Sinus tension Nausea This type of herb is known for supporting the body's ability to accommodate emotional and physical stresses. The goal is to support the energy and assist with stress management. It is the strong aroma that seems to keep the headaches away along with alleviating unwanted stress.
The most common reason for bad breath is due to poor oral hygiene and dry mouths from not drinking enough water. Mint’s essential oils fights off the bad breath causing bacteria on the surface of your tongue, teeth, and gums. Many gums containing menthol will mask your bad breath as well as coats your mouth with menthol and sometimes chlorophyll. There are other alternatives to gum, chewing mint leaves or drinking peppermint tea can both help get rid of bad breath and eliminate bacteria in the mouth. Mint Side Effects and Detriments Although mint has many health benefits that comes from its essential oils and plant-based compounds, there are still many side effects to using mint. Most of the harmful effects comes from it’s plant-based compounds, flavonoids, and terpenoids such as menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, eriocitrin, hesperidin, kaempferol 7-O-rutinoside, limonene, pulegone, caryophyllene, and pinene. The majority of these active plant-based compounds are used in natural pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. There have been no reported life-treatening side effects of mint. Mint has many mild side effects, most of which comes from allergic reactions or irritants from the herb. The mild side effects of mint include: Heartburn Dry mouth Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Rashes, itchiness, and swelling fresh dried mint in a bowl surrounded by leaves
As menthol enters the blood stream it' restricts blood flow and nerve responses to multiple area, including the female breasts. restricting blood flow and nerve responses to the breasts causes the production of milk to slow down and sometimes halt. This makes the existing breastmilk supply dry out quicker than usual. When breastfeeding, avoid taking any mint supplements or teas for optimal production. This is even more relevant to women who already struggle with producing breastmilk.
Many people have sensitive skin, peppermint and mint essential oils could trigger additional issues such as rashes, redness, as well as blistering of dry and sensitive skin. You may also experience mouth tingling or itching, swolen lips, tongue, and throat, as well as abdominal pains. If you begin to develop hives and/or find it difficult to breathe seek emergency medical help as soon as possible.
Here’s the full list of medications and supplements that have additional side effects when including mint into your diet: Iron supplements Cyclosporine: Natural immunosuppressant for preventing organ rejection Stomach acid blockers (Histamine-2 (H2) blockers): Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac), Nizatidine (Axid), and Famotidine (Pepcid) Antibiotics and antifungal medicine Antiseizure medication: Acetazolamide, Carbamazepine, and Tegretol Heart Medications: Acebutolol (Sectral), Atenolol (Tenormin), and Betaxolol (Kerlone) High blood pressure medications: Diuretics, Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Calcium channel blockers Rating and Recommendation Highly Recommended Mint is a healthy herb that can be added to almost any type kind of food or drink. Mostly used for relieving symptoms and issues in the digestive system. Most of mint’s health benefits comes from mentho which is used to suppress nervous system signals, reducing sensation and numbing, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion. In addition, the healthy plant-based compounds found in mint such as the flavanoids, flavanols, and phenolic compounds all contribute to increasing the strength of your immune system, its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Here’s the full list of the health benefits of mint: Relieves Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Relieves Indigestion May Improve Brain Function Reduces Morning Nausea Treats Cold Symptoms Reduces Breastfeeding Pains Reduces Symptoms of Asthma Mint Helps with Weight Loss Relieves Migraines and Headaches Gets Rid of Bad Breath Here’s the full list of side effects of mint: Reduces Breast Milk Supply Possible Allergic Reactions On The Skin Negatively Interacts with Certain Medications If you have suffered or are currently suffering from heart related issues, seizures, acid reflux, and high blood pressure you should consult your medical professional before adding mint or making any changes to your diet. Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of mint leaves? Mint has many health benefits, most of which revolve around the digestive system, blood pressure, and reducing inflammation. It can be added to many cooking, desert, and drink recipes to give a dish a lighter and fresher flavor. Here's the full list of health benefits: 1. Relieves Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
How to grow a chocolate mint plant? The chocolate mint plant (Herbaceous perennial f. citrata) is a fragrant brown and green colored plant that has the appearance and flavor of chocolate. Chocolate mint plants flourish in moist soil with partial direct sunlight, it's an invasive species so it should be planted in a restricted area.
Make sure to harvest the plant as much as possible in each season, the plant will respond by growing at a faster rate taking up more space. How to make mint julep? To make a mint julep, you'll need the following ingredients:
Now you can assemble the ingredients to make your mint julep:
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2016.06.30 21:30 Last_Minute_Username Confused about IBD development & diagnosis...If I have Ulcerative Colitis, would that have been evident in my colonoscopy last year? New symptoms have got me worried...
Before anyone tells me to see a doctor, I already have an appointment scheduled for this Tuesday (it's the soonest they could see me.)
Background info:
I am a fit female in my early-mid 20's and was diagnosed with GERD/acid reflux and IBS at age 13. My IBS fluctuates between constipation and mild diarrhea, with several sudden, severe, and extremely painful episodes of diarrhea each year. The episodes can come on in about 30 minutes out of nowhere and last 2-24 hours. I have been on the max doses for aciphex and dexilant for GERD for years, combined with prescription strength raniditine at night, but my new insurance does not cover those and I am now forced to take over the counter omeprazole and raniditine. I have a lot of breakthrough reflux and often wake up with acid in my mouth--despite elevating the head of my bed, avoiding meals before sleeping, etc.
When I was 15, I had black stools which tested positive for blood. I got my first colonoscopy, but it did not reveal anything and the black stools eventually stopped on their own. Over the last several years since then, I've been tested for celiac, food allergies, etc. and all were negative. I have had countless endoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, ultrasounds, weird CT scans with dye, and other tests that have revealed benign polyps, mild scarring, and unidentified mild infections--but none of the findings have ever concerned my doctors very much. I've had my gallbladder functionality tested and it was on the very low end of normal. I was treated for H. pylori once when I was 18, but have not been tested again.
I also had an exploratory laparoscopy about 5 years ago that revealed mysterious intestinal adhesions that the doctor suspects are endometriosis-related. Even though my biopsies came back normal, due to other, gynecological symptoms, my doc still suspects I have endo.
New, recent symptoms & question:
I've had a recent flare up in symptoms, with another one of my severe, painful bouts of diarrhea happening about a week & a half ago. Since then, I've had a significant increase in heartburn, acid regurgitation, bloating, and non-debilitating stomach pains/cramps. It just feels like typical IBS, except on Monday, I randomly had a significant amount of bright red blood on the toilet paper after a BM. I didn't think much of it at first, but it has been happening with every single BM since then, so I called my GI to schedule an appointment. The BMs are not painful. They are very soft, but solid, and I have been having between 2 and 5 small ones per day. There is no itching or burning, but there has been an increasing amount of blood each time, with a decent amount just in the bowl this morning.
What I'm wondering is if it's possible that this could be an indicator of Ulcerative Colitis, even though I had a colonoscopy in May 2015 with no diagnosis of IBD? I'm not really sure how quickly this develops or if it's possible that the doctor could have missed it in my last procedure...I understand that this rectal bleeding may just be a hemmorhoid or fissure, but I didn't have any hard stools or severe diarrhea immediately before my symptoms began, and there is no rectal discomfort or pain.
TL;DR: Is it possible for me to have developed ulcerative colitis in the last year, or for my doctor to have missed it during my colonoscopy last summer? If I have a history of IBS & GERD, could sudden, non-painful rectal bleeding simply be related to that? Or is it likely something more?
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Background info:
I am a fit female in my early-mid 20's and was diagnosed with GERD/acid reflux and IBS at age 13. My IBS fluctuates between constipation and mild diarrhea, with several sudden, severe, and extremely painful episodes of diarrhea each year. The episodes can come on in about 30 minutes out of nowhere and last 2-24 hours. I have been on the max doses for aciphex and dexilant for GERD for years, combined with prescription strength raniditine at night, but my new insurance does not cover those and I am now forced to take over the counter omeprazole and raniditine. I have a lot of breakthrough reflux and often wake up with acid in my mouth--despite elevating the head of my bed, avoiding meals before sleeping, etc.
When I was 15, I had black stools which tested positive for blood. I got my first colonoscopy, but it did not reveal anything and the black stools eventually stopped on their own. Over the last several years since then, I've been tested for celiac, food allergies, etc. and all were negative. I have had countless endoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, ultrasounds, weird CT scans with dye, and other tests that have revealed benign polyps, mild scarring, and unidentified mild infections--but none of the findings have ever concerned my doctors very much. I've had my gallbladder functionality tested and it was on the very low end of normal. I was treated for H. pylori once when I was 18, but have not been tested again.
I also had an exploratory laparoscopy about 5 years ago that revealed mysterious intestinal adhesions that the doctor suspects are endometriosis-related. Even though my biopsies came back normal, due to other, gynecological symptoms, my doc still suspects I have endo.
New, recent symptoms & question:
I've had a recent flare up in symptoms, with another one of my severe, painful bouts of diarrhea happening about a week & a half ago. Since then, I've had a significant increase in heartburn, acid regurgitation, bloating, and non-debilitating stomach pains/cramps. It just feels like typical IBS, except on Monday, I randomly had a significant amount of bright red blood on the toilet paper after a BM. I didn't think much of it at first, but it has been happening with every single BM since then, so I called my GI to schedule an appointment. The BMs are not painful. They are very soft, but solid, and I have been having between 2 and 5 small ones per day. There is no itching or burning, but there has been an increasing amount of blood each time, with a decent amount just in the bowl this morning.
What I'm wondering is if it's possible that this could be an indicator of Ulcerative Colitis, even though I had a colonoscopy in May 2015 with no diagnosis of IBD? I'm not really sure how quickly this develops or if it's possible that the doctor could have missed it in my last procedure...I understand that this rectal bleeding may just be a hemmorhoid or fissure, but I didn't have any hard stools or severe diarrhea immediately before my symptoms began, and there is no rectal discomfort or pain.
TL;DR: Is it possible for me to have developed ulcerative colitis in the last year, or for my doctor to have missed it during my colonoscopy last summer? If I have a history of IBS & GERD, could sudden, non-painful rectal bleeding simply be related to that? Or is it likely something more?
2015.01.29 03:34 pardonmyscience Tips for finding a Gastro or helpful PCP?
I've had GI issues on and off forever. After a crazy amount of upper abdominal pain last year, my PCP suggested I see a gastro to possibly have an endoscopy to see what was up. Saw the gastro and had an obscene amount of tests done over the course of a few months: 2 endoscopies, colonoscopy, gastric emptying study, esophogram, ultrasound, CT & a bunch of blood work. I questioned a few things my gastro recommended & she wasn't really receptive to my thoughts or ideas about what was happening. Months of this and tons of money later, on my last follow-up, she said "it's heartburn". That's it.
I've had upper ab pain on and off for stretches at a time, with very rare "heartburn", alternating days of diarrhea/constipation, bloating, fullness, days of bloody bm's, and bouts of a lot of gas. I've also started randomly getting hives that seem to be correlated with bad tummy days.
After my last gastro visit, I sort of said "f it" and took Aciphex for 2 months like my PCP recommended. And I'm basically back where I started. I know GI issues are complicated & not easily remedied, but I really want some kind of answers. Anyone have any tips on what to look for in a GI, or possibly a helpful PCP?? Any advice is much appreciated.
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I've had upper ab pain on and off for stretches at a time, with very rare "heartburn", alternating days of diarrhea/constipation, bloating, fullness, days of bloody bm's, and bouts of a lot of gas. I've also started randomly getting hives that seem to be correlated with bad tummy days.
After my last gastro visit, I sort of said "f it" and took Aciphex for 2 months like my PCP recommended. And I'm basically back where I started. I know GI issues are complicated & not easily remedied, but I really want some kind of answers. Anyone have any tips on what to look for in a GI, or possibly a helpful PCP?? Any advice is much appreciated.