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Pain after Endoscope

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maggie86688
maggie86688

I have Barrett's and a 5cm hh plus gastric erosions.

Went for an Endoscopy on Monday to check my Barrett's. Beforehand I had a lot of personal stress and my stomach was very painful , going right through to my back. Anyway during the endoscopy i could feel pain as the camera was moving around stomach (I was sedated). I never felt this with previous endoscopies. The Dr told me he had taken 8 biopsies but he advised that nothing had changed since last visit. It's Friday and I still have pain in stomach. I feel so exhausted and feel weak. I do not have a temperature or feel sick. Should I get back in touch with the hospital or should I just accepted that it may be painful for a while. Luckily I am on leave so not affecting my work but i am not having much of a summer holiday!

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    Guest maggie86688

    Posted

    Do you take PPIs daily? How long have you been taking them if yes and whic dosage?
    • maggie86688
      maggie86688 Guest

      Posted

      I have been taking PPs for as long as I care to remember - possibly 20 years. At the moment I am on 20mg twice a day but I have been trying to come off them. I have been taking Zantac instead but they are no use. Pain is dreadful and I feel so weak. Hopefully I wontvhave to wait too long to see the consultant about my results. I have suffered with my stomach since i was about 15. Started on white bottle. 40 years later and can't believe how bad it is. My father had the same problems. He had flare ups throughout his life.

    • maggie86688
      maggie86688

      Posted

      Oh and I've started taking Aloe Vera liquid 3 times a day to see if that helps!

    • Guest
      Guest maggie86688

      Posted

      Have you been on them daily for 20 years?  Did you experience any side effects?

      It seems you can't go against your genetics... You should not be worried really since Barrett's is fine and hasn't made a progression.

    • maggie86688
      maggie86688 Guest

      Posted

      I started on tagemet then moved to lanzaprozole then changed to omezaprole.

      Only side effects I am aware of is multiple fundus polyps (some being removed during endoscopy). Only other thing i have had problems with

      Was ferritin levels low and I had some major pains in my hips and legs with restless leg syndrome. It was horrendous and I thought I had a serious issue but they identified it as vitamin d deficiency. After taken high dosage for 6 months I felt like a new person.

      Just need to get my stomach sorted!

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