Have you had any testing done, i.e. ultrasound or CT scan?...
I'm sorry your mother's doctor did not give any dietary advice! For gallbladder, for most people, it is fatty foods that are most likely to cause the horrid pains after eating and at night when you...
I 2nd what theHTreturns has said, all the best to you Lanie!...
According to my general surgeon and my colon & rectal specialist, hemmorhoids, rather internal or external will never go away on their own. They can go from being in a flare to a non-imflammatory...
It sounds like you might have had a thrombosed external hemmorhoid but you would need a doctor to make the diagnosis and rule out anything more serious. Internal hemmorhoids don't hurt because they...
edema ruh, I am sorry you are having problems with diverticulitis. Normally, doctors will advise a clear liquid diet during a flare up. If this isn't helping- if you continue to have those pains...
I also think you are smart to insist on seeing your gastro doc, I would advise going in with exact details like you have provided and hopefully GI will have some answers. Have you had any recent...
Can you eat yogurt? I found Stonyfield Organic yogurt really helped settle my stoamch after gallbladder surgery....
My DH was also one unlucky enough to have a perforated colon due to diverticulitis. He was hospitalized for 2 weeks, on 4 different antibiotics and was in a world of pain. 8 weeks later he was strong...
Lanie, what I read was that the Dalai Lhama was bothered by the inhumane conditions that chickens have to live in and so at least the Tibetian monks are purely vegetarians, not even eggs. I would...
This is so interesting! My DH's mother and stepdad were Buddhist;they have both passed on, we had to make sure both had proper Buddhist funeals. In cleaning out their house, I came across a small...
Your best bet is to get an ultrasound;this is what GI doctors use to detect gallstones. The other test is a HIDA scan to determine gallbladder function. Symptoms are going to vary from person to...
Are you constipated? Painkillers can definitely cause constipation, which in turn causes the build up of gas. The other problem is that since you no longer have a gallbladder to store bile, the liver...
Where exactly is the pain? (Right side,left side?back, etc?) Does the pain start after a fatty meal? Was an ultrasound done?...
Thank you so much for the links LanieG! That is just what I was looking for. Do you bake at all? Do you have a preferred sugar substitute? I've been reading sources that say some have an aftertaste?...
Thank you LanieG! And thank you for that link...I bit the bullet and ordered Carbquik from Amazon, will see how it pans out. I had googled Honeyville Almond flour, Bob's Red Mill organic coconut...
Guadalupe, My DH had 18 inches of his intestine removed(perforated colon/diverticulitis). His surgeon warned there would be diarrhea/frequent trips to the bathroom until his system adjusted. It took...
Hello, Does anyone here have a recommendation for a book showing carbohydrate contents of plain foods? I don't want something filled with a bunch of fast food and restaurant food, or pre-packaged...
Please don't strain on the toilet!!! This will only aggravate the swelling....Are you constipated? Are you passing small balls? If so, you need to clear this with your doctor- to see if it is okay to...
I'm so sorry you are in such pain! Is your doctor a Gastro or GP? Are you 100% sure your diverticulitis is healed? I myself have an internal rectal prolapse (or intusseception)as well as a rectocele....
You should check with your doctor---If you are only drinking distilled water, you could be lacking vital electrolytes due to mineral loss both from chronic diarrhea and the fact that distilled water...
What medications are you currently taking? It looks like 9 years ago, you were going to take probiotics but thought it was causing stomach problems. I have no doubt the antibiotics you took have...
I can only say what my doctor told me. If you have a dull pain near the navel that moves and becomes sharper toward the right side; have vomiting, inability to pass gas with a fever, get medical...
I'm a little concerned when you say that the ultrasound didn't reveal anything??? Did you have a HIDA scan done? Is your doctor saying you have gallstones or a non-functioning gallbladder? I had a...
Are you having an active diverticulitis flare again? (Left sided pain, bloating, etc?) The problem with constipation and diverticulitis is that during an active flare you need to avoid a high fiber...
I've known people who have had irritation of the stomach and intestines from Cipro, but not constipation. Constipation is one side effect from Metronidiazole, and it is often used to treat diarrhea....
Yes, you can have 3 or more hemmorhoids. I would advise you to get a diagnosis from a specialist. I think it needs to be determined if you have a Prolapsed Internal Hemmorhoid, which would be very...
I would go and have an Ultrasound done to see if you might have gallstones or sludge in your gallbladder. Then get a HIDA scan to check for gallbladder function. If it is your gallbladder, the pain...
Lillye, I have been reading about your symptoms and I must apologize to your doctor for suggesting your left sided pain could be IBS related. I admit I am not well read on IBS, I only once had a...
I'm not sure how your other doctor can think you have IBS? Some doctors try to throw that out there when they don't know what else to think--I sure hope that isn't what yours is saying? Has Celiac...
I feel for you, I really do! Undiagnosed digestive disorders are the worst! I hope you are being treated by a GI doctor and not a pcp. How was it determined that you have GERD(i.e. Esophaegeal...
I got a prescription for Welchol after my gallbladder surgery as I was having problems with diarrhea after the fact. Mine was in individual packages as I also can't stand to swallow pills. I did find...
Internal hemmorhoids are quite far up that you can't see or feel them but they do bleed; they're painless because we have few nerve endings inside the rectum. It is possible your internal hemmorhoid...
I have been buying Organic Valley Lactose Free Skim Milk for awhile now. Lunnemann I am wondering if you should ask your doctor, but I think even lactose free milk has sugar in it, it is my...
Ask your doctor about taking a probiotic to restore the good bacteria in the gut. You have to watch the timing though, or it will interfere with the AB's effectiveness....
Are you bothered with hemmorhoids? You might consider trying something like a bidet, it eliminates toilet paper altogether. Portable models are widely available nowadays....
Just a thought- Has your doctor ruled out a malfunctioning gallbladder? The Ultra sound would rule out stones but a HIDA scan determines gallbladder functioning....
I tried many medications for hemmorhoids, what worked best for me was Nupercainal-the only place i found it was at Walgreens....
Anne, sorry to hear you had H.Pylori, all those AB's are hard on the system! Have you gotten the results from the biopsy?...
Sorry to hear you've been hospitalized! What sort of symptoms did you have? Are you taking any medications that could be causing constipation? Did the CT/ or colonoscopy show any signs of scar...
It is true, high fiber doesn't work for everybody! When you mention being on antibiotics, it makes me think, are you taking probiotics to restore the healthy bacteria in the gut? Waking up with...
I can just imagine how heartbreaking it is when your DH can't recognize you! Hugs to you both! My MIL is in the later stages of dementia, her doctors never bothered to diagnose what was the cause of...
What is your diet like? Are you getting enough fiber(25-30 grams) and enough water, 8-10 glasses daily? Fiber can help to firm up the stools. If you have trouble getting enough from food sources, you...
I learned I have Hypothyroid in August of this year. I had gone into the walk in clinic complaining of arm pain that went down to my right hand. The doctor tested my blood and surprise! I drank soy...
Can you get to a Wal Mart in the US? The Relion Micro/Confirm meters are $14.99;100 test strips are $35.00. Test strips for the Relion Prime are even less, but tends to error out more often....
My pain started in my right rib/breast bone but radiated to my back, right between my shoulder blades. Which is why I went to the ER twice and had to be checked out by a cardiologist twice. My pains...
Your case is interesting because most people diarrhea after gallbladder surgery, not weeks afterward. And the typical offenders are greasy, fatty, oily foods, meats, rich sauces, gravies etc. I also...
Some symptoms of gallbladder disease: *Vomiting—usually contains some yellow fluid and burns worse than normal acid reflux/vomiting *Diarrhea—usually contains yellow fluid and burns the rectum...
Your GI is trying to check for signs of infection and probably seeing if your ALT/AST levels are elevated as this signals liver inflammation, a good place to start. Have your doctors told you that...