What's wrong with me?!

Evening Tel,

Sorry to hear you're bad after dinner. I notice you had cheese - what are you like with other dairy products? You don't think you've got some sort of intolerance do you?

Lager sounds good!!! I had 2 pints for the first time in weeks on Sunday and it was fabulous. I was away and couldn't be bothered with keeping up with the 'diet'. Had the best night for weeks as it made me so relaxed. Ended up eating McDonalds an hour later.....bet that is why I was so bad at the beginning of the week.

Can't complain about today. Nervous about what tomorrow will bring, though. Will go and do some healthy shopping. Will look for some probiotic foods, too.

Hope you both sleep peacefully.

Hey dec I've not noticed any certain foods causing problems ie dairy or wheat etc but I've not been strong enough to cut one thing out for long period to notice to be honest.

That sounds so good at the mo few pints followed by Mc D's. Funny you say about feeling relaxed tho. Do you find after couple beers the pain subsides and so feel you can eat what you like? I've noticed if I have a couple beers either I forget about it or alcohol numbs it slightly as I feel can eat anything. It's only over next couple of days I suffer. We might have to start liquid diet haha!!

Maybe it is linked to stress if when you feel relaxed your stomach feels better? They do say a lot of the time people that are stressed don't know they are stressed me it's only when the body has symptoms we realise?? Who knows mate.

Hopefully you will get some sleep 👍

Good evening!!

I wish not to brag, but today has been the best day I've had for weeks! I woke up....wait for it.....NOT feeling sick. I've felt sick every morning for 8 weeks! So pleased. Eaten really well: porridge and apple for breakfast. Baked potato, mackerel and veg for lunch. Then chilli with guacamole and salad for dinner. Not felt sick at all. I really hope you both have had a good day too!

I think, Tel, you're right about the stress. Looking back, I've been working a full time job, having a 1.5 hour commute to work for every shift as I work in Liverpool (so my work day is 15 hours), and putting in over 100 hours a month of voluntary work. Was listening to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 this afternoon and there was an interesting discussion about giving too much until you make yourself unwell. I've definitely got something going on inside but maybe my body has just given up and needs a break before trying to repair itself.

I don't get much pain to be honest. When I do, it's lower abdomen so below the belly button. I've had that for years and although at times it can be unbearable I think that's just IBS playing up. I had no pain when I had the beer but, unusually, the nausea went. Strange that as alcohol tends to bring the nausea on! Haha.

Saturdays we always have a Chinese as a family. I wonder if I'll feel up for it tomorrow. I'm desperate for a beer tonight but gonna avoid it, just in case.

Hope you're both well.

Well done! i wonder if it is stress..you do so much.....or it could have been a virus thing....and its gone....keep my fingers crossed for you.

Great news Dec. Let's hope your getting over whatever it is that made you feel ill in the first place 😬

Hi peeps....just wondering how you're getting on? How did the weekend go for you both?

Weekend seemed to get better and better for me. I've definitely got some sort of new anxiety problem because every time I even consider having to go out my stomach knots up. I decided last night that I felt so good I'd have a shot of whiskey. Then I woke up this morning feeling sick! Nowhere near as bad as I have been, but still. Evidently, alcohol is not for me.

I've still got my appointment on Wednesday. Will let you know the outcome. Val - did you purchase any of the Mastic Gum tablets?

Hope you're well,

Dec

Hi...that is very good news except for this morning.....but whiskey is harsh on a bad stomach!......when you say you have anxiety does that affect your stomach to the extent you cant eat? Probably you are not ready to go out yet,,,....it has been a long 8 weeks..

I had an OK day Saturday and thought it was getting better but no...! Back yesterday and today...took a Lanzaprosol which made my lips and tongue like when I I tried them before...still makes them burn now but the acid is better...mind you Those drugs are not good in the long run as the problems come back when you stop them.

Someone told me Aloe Vera is very good for digestion so will try it..no I didn't get the mastic gum as it is not good for the liver so I read and I have a liver problem...nothing to do with this stomach pain though......hope all continues well.......

That's good news Dec!! Hopefully be the end of all your problems. Whiskey makes me feel sick no matter what, like Val said its a nasty drink haha. I was around the in laws on Friday where they treated me to fish and chips and couple pints of cider - didn't really fancy it to be honest but didn't want to be rude anyway suffered over next couple of days. Feel better today, definatly think laying off the chocolate seems to make a difference. I would have price of chocolate every night with tea and wake up with stomach ache next morning. So laying off chocolate for a little while.

I also seem to feel better when eating all home cook meals - no dinners out of a jar or packet and staying away from takeaways but as you know with shift work easier said than done. Hopefully find out a bit more this time next week after having endoscopy.

Will keep you all updated. Again glad your feeling better mate and hope you feel better soon Val.

Hello again,

Hope the week is treating you kindly.

In answer to your question, Val, I am now beginning to wonder if that is why I haven't been eating - anxiety making me feel ill and then not feeling up to eating etc...all a vicious circle. Yesterday and today I have felt a bit delicate but eaten as normal. No stomach pain (not even the "normal IBS pain" I would usually get after eating). I just feel unwell and an overwhelming sense of dread at the thought of whatever I've had coming back. So I'm just trying to reduce stress levels and think positively. Got some annual leave from work and I'm off to Dublin on Saturday for 3 nights so I hope that will do me good.

I guess you're right about the whiskey. I was a bit stupid to have some - thought I could handle it! Haha.

Interesting thought about the chocolate, Tel. I had chocolate both Sunday night and Monday night and have felt not quite 100% the last couple of days. I've read the dark chocolate can be quite good for you, however.

I'm still eating good food. No microwave crap, ready made sandwiches etc. Trying to make everything from scratch. It's a good habit to get into.

I'm just off to bed now. Getting the test results tomorrow so I'll be back online to let you know what the outcome is.

Hope you're well,

All the best,

Dec

That's good to hear Dec. All positive mate so now you just have to try stay positive so it doesn't come back!! Let us know what test results show.

Been ok last couple days although quite acidy last night/this morning. Don't know if it was to do with eating at all strange times 23:39, 3:00 etc while working nights. Not so bad so far tonight and have been eating healthy also. Fingers crossed.

Speak soon

Hi

Glad you are getting a break Dec......re chocolate Terry, I find it is bad too for me.....and I also only want to have healthy food ...even homemade bread...well in a bread machine! Cant take a anything like quick meals for microwave......I am really limited in what i can eat....very boring. Doctor sending me back to consultant as it has been so long....not sure what will happen.

Good luck with the test results Dec...fingers crossed. Wait to hear from you.

Val have you ever had any tests done for food allergies? Only reason I ask is depending what tye find on my endoscopy next week, I nothing found I might ask my doctor about food allergy tests. Hope your all feeling ok today.

Guess what......H.Pylori results haven't come back!! Very annoyed. Almost a wasted journey to the doctors. No vitamin deficiencies and I'm not anaemic. Still feeling good. Managed a bit of weight lifting again today, which felt pretty good.

She has prescribed me a book titled "Total Relaxation" which she wants me to read. All about understanding the mind and how to diffuse tension. Interesting reading. Never knew doctors prescribe books, though!

She's given me a follow up appointment in 2 weeks. In the meantime, she will phone when the other results come back.

How's everyone today? Well, I hope.

Haha doctor/librarian brilliant, let's hope it all helps hey mate. Good news about anaemic results though, as these can sometimes show some series health problems.

Not a great day for me today I'm affraid, no idea why though as not eaten anything unusual. I finished night shift this morning, and didn't get to bed til 9 am. Maybe being over tired doesn't help things but feel quite rough today and getting so unbelievably fed up with it all now. Just hope get some answers next week.

Hope you all have a good night. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day. 😞

Ok had endoscopy today after having couple of hours delay due to the machine breaking down... Typical wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I did wimp out and have the sedation though. Results are given there and then and I've been told I have a 2 cm Hiatus hernia (part of stomach pushes up into lower chest through a defect in the diaphragm) they also suspect IBS is causing pain/discomfort in my lower bowel area. The Hernia explains all the trapped wind/indegestion problems I've had in the past and the acid reflux. Still not 100% sure the lower abdominal area I was suffering with is down to IBS but all I can do is try changing diets/ lifestyle.

Hope this helps with some of your questions. Will keep you updated.

Good luck everyone.