endoscopy for stomach pains

Dear All,

I had written about having bad stomach pains and very large (1-2) BM's/day a few weeks ago. That hasn't subsided and I'm finally going to be in for an endoscopy. I think the GI suspects there's something very wrong with my upper GI. Anything I should be aware of? I know I'll be sedated, but are there any after-effects of the endoscope?

Best wishes.

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3x400mg Asacol, 3x daily

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Multi-Vitamins

Tylenol, 1000mg/headaches

I have had a couple, the only thing I noticed was I was very thirsty after. no problems at all.

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Rona

synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg
nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil,
potassium.

I've had three, no problems. I have chronic mod.-severe stomach pain, mainly after I eat, sometimes even after drinking water. All tests I've taken has lead to nothing specific, just have been told it's part of IBS--was given Bentyl (anti-spasmotic), which side-effects (lethargy, nausea) don't make me want to take them, plus not sure it works for me, for the pain. I'd be really curious to talk w/you re: stomach pain and your e-scope results.

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Dx Ulcerative Colitis 1999; IBS; CP: Asacol x3 x3/day, Rowasa, Proctofoam, Prilosec, Bentyl, Prozac, Endocet (as needed), multi vit, probiotic, fish oil caps x2/day, calcium 1200 mg./day, Prednisone (off/on, unfortunately).

Good luck with the procedure & please keep us posted on your situation. Hopefully you'll get some relief from the navel area pain. Even babies get gas pains, though, so you need not feel disgusting because of that! / Old Hat (nearly 30 yrs with left-sided UC; currently on 5 Colazal daily for July flare in descending colon; should be back in remission again soon)

What did the doctor say regarding your navel area pain? Does he intend to do the small bowel barium series (x-rays)? It's possible that you have some inflammation there that has not yet been detected-- because endoscopy only reaches the duodenum. Did doctor give you any dietary advice? Those are probably 2 areas that you need more attention to. There's also the possibility that some of your symptoms (e.g., gas pains) come from Asacol use. Have you ever used any other oral 5-ASA? Maybe Colazal or Lialda would work better for you. Other writers to this site report doing better on one or another of these meds-- so you might benefit from a change there, too. Final thought: did gastro ever press down firmly on your abdomen by quadrants? That's the most basic way to assess origin of pain coming from internal organs-- but some doctors never do this any more, just rely on tests & equipment. / Old Hat (nearly 30 yrs with left-sided UC; currently on 5 Colazal daily for July flare in descending colon; should be back in remission again soon)

I just got a letter in the mail telling me that the biopsy showed that I have h. pylori infection and will have to go on antibiotics. That may explain why I don't feel better still.

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3x400mg Asacol, 3x daily

Rowasa enemas

Bee propolis

Flora-Q (probiotic)

Multi-Vitamins

Tylenol, 1000mg/headaches

Hi..it's good they found you have something that can be treated (not that it's good you have h. pylori..;-) hope you get relief soon.

When do you go back to check that it's gone?

quincy

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*Heather*Status:mini flare June 23* 6asacol daily+ Salofalk (tapered every 3rd night)

~diagnosed January 1989 UC (proctosigmoiditis)

~5ASA: Asacol + Salofalk enemas (increase for flares tapered to maintenance)

~Bentylol (dicyclomine) 20mg as needed

~vitamins/minerals 

~Probiotic 2 (Natural Factors Protec) + 1 (Primadophilus Reuteri) at bedtime

~Natural Factors Multi Digestive Enzymes with supper

~Ranitidine,Pariet (reflux) Effexor XR 75mg;  Pulmicort/Airomir (asthma)

~URSO for PSC (or PBC) 500mg X 2 daily (LFTs back to NORMAL!!)

My doc's logic.. "TREAT (FROM)BOTH ENDS"  worth it !!!

Dear All, thanks very much for the support and advice. I have a 14 day prescription of 'prevac' an antibiotic mix. I suppose they expect me to be fine by then.

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3x400mg Asacol, 3x daily

Rowasa enemas

Bee propolis

Flora-Q (probiotic)

Multi-Vitamins

Tylenol, 1000mg/headaches