Chronic Inflammation of Duodenem HELP!
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I finally got my biopsy results back from my endoscopy. It showed chronic inflammation of the duodenem area, so not the entrance, the exit of the stomach.
Doctors said this is likely due to fecal loading/constipation however I am now going very regularly. The pains also feel like gastritis/indigestion so I'm unsure how inflammation of the exit of my stomach can cause symptoms higher up?
Has anybody else had this condition and is it cureable? Do you have any tips with how to stop pain, diet etc. It's been going on nigh on six months now, I've previously been a very fit and healthy individual and it's making me very depressed in all honesty. Contemplate suicide regularly as I'm constantly missing out on going out with friends and scared to eat normal food! I just want my life back.
I'd be very grateful for any responses. Thanks.
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joycemadine search45
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Were you given any treatment for it x
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Do you regulary take over-the-counter pain medication such as Aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, etc.? If so, such medications could be directly causing or exacerbating your problem. Until recently, I suffered from similar inflammation and major stomach and digestive upset (often debilitating) for at least six years. I thought I was gluten intolerant. Finally, I realized that pain medication (I usually took it for headaches, which I get a lot of) was the culprit. I now eat gluten with no adverse effects - this is because I only take Tylenol when I have a headache, and/or aches and pains. Tylenol is apparently the kindest version of over-the-counter pain medication.
I saw my G.P. last week, but neglected to ask if the inflammation will ever completely abate. She recommended that I take Gaviscon or Tums with dinner and again before going to bed at night. I have inflammation in my esophagus and my duodenem, so obviously, my condition is somewhat different from yours.
That said, hope what I have shared might be of some assistance to you. It's terrible, but completely understandable that you've been contemplating suicide. Please take care of yourself, keep seeking answers and wellness. I believe you will get through, will get better, so keep the faith.
Lastly, if you have suffered a lot of trauma in your life (particularly as a child) you may have complex PTSD. This condition can cause inflammation and digestive issues, long in the making. If this is the case, you might want to consider getting some good psychological counselling. As a health care provider (she is a trained nurse and residence director at the retirement home I am working to convince my elderly mentally ill mother to move to) recently said to me, "It would be good if you could, once and for all, put down those suitcases you've been lugging around since childhood."
Best regards,
Sharon
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It's interesting that your doctor said to take Tums and gavisgon. Do you take this everyday? I'm quite a medication "phobe" for want of a better expression. I'm concerned that even these might cause problems. I have taken Rennies and gavisgon when pain has got quite bad. I haven't really noticed any benefit but the pain in my chest and upper stomach hasn't been bad enough for me to seek further medical help. I might try to use the gavisgon and rennies if I do get further pains.
It's also interesting that you should mention counselling. I'm a very anxious person and have been plagued with worry my whole life. Even over minor things. I'm hopefully getting some CBT soon so I hope this contributes to an improvement in my health.
The endoscopy was back in December so I guess my concern is that damage might be occuring in my esophagus as the Doctor said that chest pain and sensation could be acid going back up from the build up of fecal loading.
Really hope this subsides. Thanks for your kind word.
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Hope it settles down soon for you.
lilian05079 search45
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Were you tested for Hpylori?.....an endoscopy will show Hpylori if they are testing for it. If you do have HP it can be treated with antibiotics. A lot of people with HP are taking Mastic a natural medicine which clears HP....best wishes...i
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