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Gerd / gastritis effecting tummy, throat, mouth and bowels?

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abbie34168
abbie34168

I'm not entirely sure whats going on with my body any more..

(Diagnosed with gerd, gastritis and hiatal hernia after endoscopy a year and a half ago)

I've changed my diet completely. Sleep raised in bed. Do light exercise 5 days a week.. basically before someone suggests these sorts of things I have tried everything that I know of.

I've been on pantoprazole for a year and was on omeprazole for 5 months prior. Completely changed my diet. Haven't touched alcohol nor a cigarette in 18 months. I don't eat anything deep fried.. No onions no tomato absolutely nothing spicy. Actually pretty much all I can eat is bread, potato and some veg and some fruit. I can barely eat meat any more either. Anything I eat burns my stomach when it goes down, my stomach burns for hours after.. then I get that infamous 'gnawing pain' which wont go away until I eat.

Anyway, about 6 months ago 2 of my teeth crumbled away, I've only had the fillings in for about 5 months and they are both brown and stink.. Im sure its due to reflux.. My gums bleed every time I brush my teeth, no matter how soft the toothbrush is. They even bleed when I eat food.

A couple of nights ago my throat became inflamed, it burns even when drinking water. It feels like there is pressure in my throat near the top of it. It hurts to swallow.. my tongue is coated with yellow stuff. My mouth is dry. My breath absolutely stinks and has done for months, even before the teeth incident.

I'm always nauseous. Some weeks I'm only getting about 10 hours sleep over the entire 7 days because all these symptoms keep me up. My gp is at a loss.. they don't really listen to me anyway. My consultant at the hospital makes me wait a whole year for my next appointment, thats after the last one had to be brought forward by my gp calling him and telling him it was urgent.. He saw me for 5 minutes, said I had reflux.. gave me some anti sickness then asked me to leave. I'd already been diagnosed with reflux and given anti sickness by my gp?

Guys, I'm only 20 years old.. I'm 20! I was never ill before this and now my entire life has been turned upside down by something my doctors seem to think is 'simple'. 

It's past the point of effecting my 'quality of life'.. it has literally taken my life away. I can't do anything anymore. I'm always in pain, feel sick or am being sick.

If you got this far down and managed to put up with all my moaning then thank you,

If anyone has any idea what is going on with me then please feel free to comment..

Also, if there is mistakes in here or it doesnt make sense in parts, I've had 1 hour sleep in 48 hours so I'm not at my grammatical best right now!

 

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  • olgacecilia33
    olgacecilia33 abbie34168

    Posted

    Sorry this is happening to you. I think you should go to a naturopatic doctor. They can do diff test. Fox example sibo test (bacteria overgrow in the small intestine) bloating its the main symtomp. Another its stool test they can see if you have candida (you mention yellow coat on your tongue). I have acid reflux and SIBO. My N dr said sibo its the cause of acid reflux... Like you I was fine and one day I woke up sick.

    I'm working on it but still don't feel good...I can't take ppi and I don't want to take ranitidina after my terrible experience with ppi..Those pills doesnt work for me. Make me feel worse. I suffer 3 months after stoping that poison for acid rebound and I could digest my food.

    • abbie34168
      abbie34168 olgacecilia33

      Posted

      I tried coming off my ppi but everything got so much worse, so i guess i have to take them. I'll mention candida to my doctor as a few people have said that! Thank you.
    • olgacecilia33
      olgacecilia33 abbie34168

      Posted

      When I stoped omeprazole I got worst for 2 months then I got better little by little. My doctor recomended getting off omeprazole gradually.
    • papote53
      papote53 abbie34168

      Posted

      Candida?  Not sure this is the answer or it has anyhting to do with your teeth.  Just my opinion, bt get those vitamis anyway because you have to be deficient.
    • abbie34168
      abbie34168 papote53

      Posted

      Obviously not my teeth, candida could cause a lot of my stomach symptoms along with the coating on my tongue and bad breath though.
    • papote53
      papote53 abbie34168

      Posted

      Regular reflux and acid can do the same.  Anyway, just my opinion but I hightly suggest you get those vitamis/supplements for now until you get a full diagnostic.
    • abbie34168
      abbie34168 cheryl06050

      Posted

      Blood or stool I believe! I'm not sure but it is found in some people with digestive issues
  • debbie75601
    debbie75601 abbie34168

    Posted

    I'm having same issues, but no answers yet. Having endoscopy and colonoscopy next week. Will keep you informed of any findings. Trying not to take PPI , as I believe it makes me feel worse. Trying Pepcid and Gaviscon, until I get a clearer picture of my digestive issues. A couple of things I find that actually help somewhat are kefir, yogurt, and digestive enzymes. I feel so bad for you! We shouldn't have to live in this misery! 
    • abbie34168
      abbie34168 debbie75601

      Posted

      Thanks lovely, I'm going to do yoghurt too and I'm off to buy some acidophilus tomorrow (pro biotic) hopefully that will see me through for a while! Let me know how you get on X
  • peter361
    peter361 abbie34168

    Posted

    I'm sorry to hear you're having such a horrible experience. I think you should ask/tell your GP you want a second opinion.I'm not sure what's the best way to do this but I think if you phone the NHS helpline they will give you advice but I'm sure every GP practice has to have a way to help patients who feel their needs aren't being met.There's usually information on notice boards to tell you what to do if you have a complaint.

    Also there's A charity called Barretts Wessex who might be able to help.Its on Google.I'm sure somebody thete or in one of their local groups we give you some guidance.

  • cristi29906
    cristi29906 abbie34168

    Posted

    I have been given Dexilant 60 MG....Has anyone taken that?? Feel it is not doing anything...My throat always feel TIGHT...may be Im alergic to it??? This is frustrating. 
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