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I don't know what to think anymore,please give me some insight!

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Needhelp_asap
Needhelp_asap

Hey there, I am a 19 years old female, generally healthy and active,watching what I eat. A month ago I had stomach issues. I was eating and after a while i felt a hollow feeling as if I hadn't eaten anything. I went to a gastroentologist and she examined me saying that she doesn't think that thsi is something serious (normal stool,every morning). I had an ultra sound in September so nothing wrong with my liver, kidneys and stuff, The gastroentologist said that I have gastritis caused by anxiety and gave me omeprazole. However I had to leave for the weekend and forgot to take them with me (it was a few last left). Since then I wake up with the same hollow feeling, whenever I eat it's even worse, I experience pain middle upper abdominal. No diarrhea, just nausea after I eat as well as this hollow feeling that feels like burning too sometimes. I really don't know what to think, I've searched around and I can't relate to much. Anyone had this before? I'll go back to the gastroentologist and request an endoscopy for sure.

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  • Needhelp_asap
    Needhelp_asap

    Posted

    Also, I started taking chelated magnesium last week and a vitamin B complex (B1,B 6,B12). Before omeprazole , those episodes wouldn't be an everyday thing,but I think after omeprazole it became something more constant. Now that I stopped it's even worse! 

    • lilian05079
      lilian05079 Needhelp_asap

      Posted

      Hi Needhelp asap

      Omeprazole will not let your B vits absorb any gastro problem such as heartburn and acid reflux will stop them abdorbing into your ileum then into your bloodstream....Be patient and wait for the tests that have been arranged for you. I know its easier said than done..most of us on the forum have been through anxious times.....best wishes.

    • lilian05079
      lilian05079 Needhelp_asap

      Posted

      Also...you can get B12 complex patches that will go directly into your blood stream..they are not in the pharmacists or stores but you can get them on well kown shopping sites also spray B12 that is sprayed onto the gums....
    • Needhelp_asap
      Needhelp_asap lilian05079

      Posted

      i went back to the gastro today and she said that if the pills didn't work it's because there is nothing wrong in my stomach, no ulcers no h pylori..she thinks it's all anxiety related. She just ordered an ultra sound to be even more sure. I didn't know about the patches and the spray, thank you very much for the info! Best of luck to you too!

  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 Needhelp_asap

    Posted

    If your omeprazole was working for you that would indicate that you had an episode of gastric acid related dyspepsia and/or GERD. Nothing serious.
    • Needhelp_asap
      Needhelp_asap rocky31676

      Posted

      It did help with the hollow feeling but was experiencing dull pains still. Ahh you really made me feel better, I'm really worrying it's just so irritating, I'm afraid to eat cause I know my stomach will be bad afterwards. Thanks! 

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Needhelp_asap

    Posted

    Go back on the omeprazole and see if this helps. If you come off this medication very quickly you can get acid rebound symptoms.  Avoid gastritis triggers such as fatty and spicy foods.  Coffee and chocolate are common culprtis.
    • Needhelp_asap
      Needhelp_asap pippa58442

      Posted

      I'm going back to the gastroentologidt tomorrow. Should I have an endoscopy or not?

    • lilian05079
      lilian05079 Needhelp_asap

      Posted

      Hi Needhelp asap

      Take any investigation you can get to get to the bottom of your problem.....best wishes...

    • Needhelp_asap
      Needhelp_asap pippa58442

      Posted

      I went and she said that it's not even necessary , and to not put myself in this situation, she says there's nothing wrong and that it's all anxiety related (as the pills didn't really work either). She ordered an ultra sound juts in case and I'll go have it and then go back to her and see what happens. Thank you!

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Needhelp_asap

      Posted

      If you have already been diagnosed with gastritis, diet, anxiety control and medication will help.   You may have to try a different medication.  Gastritis can be brought on by anxiety. If a previous ultrasound showed nothing, I wouldn't worry about what a new one will or will not show.

  • jumpingjoness03
    jumpingjoness03 Needhelp_asap

    Posted

    Hi..i had the same problem few years back and my gastroentologist said asked me to do utrasound, they i came to know that there was a stone in my gaul bladder and it's big, so they had to remove it.

    • Needhelp_asap
      Needhelp_asap jumpingjoness03

      Posted

      Hey, i saw it a bit late sorry. My gastroentologist ordered an ultrasound just to be sure so I'll know! Thank you!

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