Ibs and barretts esophageous a few months after gallbladder removal
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In May 2013 I had my gallbladder removed. A few months later I started having issues with diarrhea and stomach pain. I was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus and its. I can no longer eat tomatoes or tomato products, Oranges or orange products, pineapples or pineapple products, spicy food etc. If I do I get very severe stomach pain and heartburn. Previous to that I could eat any food no problem. I am now either constipated or diarrhea very rarely normal bowl movement. I have to be scoped every year or two. My gastrointestinal doctor saw the results of my scope and couldn't believe that I had these issues with only having symptoms for a short time. No heartburn or stomach issues previous. Could gallbladder surgery have caused all of these issues?
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alexie samantha20619
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sarah87162 samantha20619
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But I am certainly better than I was when I had gallstones and do not regret having my gallbladder removed.
Hope things settle down for you.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
lynda20916 samantha20619
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valerie46963 samantha20619
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for ph (24 hour ph study and mamograph). High acid and reflux with and without acid. Muscles all in normal limits. They told me to take maximum suppression for acid and do trial tests for a muscle relaxer and Carafate. I just spoke yesterday to my GI Doctor had complained again about the reflux and burning. He suggested trying to take peppermint oil for two weeks to see if it will help relax the Lower oesophageal muscle which per the experts (UC DAVIS hospital) say we need to relax the LP muscle to make it close down the value to prevent the reflux and gases. We are just trying it before taking the drug to relax the muscle. Believe me I will try anything to stop the pain and silent reflux burning. They say it can take over 6 or more months for everything to settle down after surgery. I am still waiting for everything to settle in place. After reading these threads the one thing in common is everyone has different triggers for reflux. I am still trying to find mine. Trying to stop the gassy burning.
lynda20916 valerie46963
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sarah87162 valerie46963
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Better than I was but still have oneor two issues.
Stomach ache and pain in my right side sometimes.
Also I have recently been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and also possibly have ibs.
I am 65 now and to be honest I am putting these things down to getting older. They are liveable with.
I take colpermin and they seem to help. Also take omeprazole which help with the reflux.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
valerie46963 sarah87162
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valerie46963 lynda20916
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lynda20916 valerie46963
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