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Intestinal and stomach conditions

I have been takin apixaban since early December 2020, and since the end of the year I have had almost constant indigestion (and gas). Antacid prescription meds haven't worked. I have been advised by a medical expert to change to Edoxaban as it's not loaded with lactose. Anyone else experience the same

I have no family history of colon cancer, I have recently started to feel symptoms close to ibs. I have bladder problems that is Interstital cystitis and was searing Info that some people can develop ibs. But I don’t think this was ibs the more I researched my symptoms. First I had severe constipation

So I found out since my earlier post, that my bleeding is a subchorionic hematoma. So now I'm on as much bed rest as possible. How long do these things normally last? The bleeding has gone down so just a small spot light brown when I wipe. Doc said work is screwed as I shouldn't go in to the office

Hi, my Mum was diagnosed with OC May 2019, After Carbo taxol (which left her poorly and hospitalized a couple of times). Her CA125 levels have steadily risen, now 1400, she is down for Chemo again to hopefully get rid of some remaining cells, Caelyx (Liposomal Doxorubicin) is now the drug of choice.

Hi I'm getting some mixed info on 'starch' as a safe ingredient for coeliac, mainly as it's origin may be of questionnable source, i.e. wheat/gluten. The info I have gleaned is that if the product is marked GF, it's fine, but from my own experience it is not. I had some seed-based crackers yesterday

Hey guys, I'm on a restricted gluten free and lactose free diet. This has sorted out my bowel habits, 2/3 a day of normal bowel movements which is wayyyy better than it has been. However, the last few days I've had lots of excess gas after evening meal and it's been more uncomfortable than usual. I've

Hi all, I am 30 and my doctor thinks I have IBS. For the past 3 weeks or so I've had this dull ache/pain in bottom left stomach and back pain, both of which come and go, with the occasional loose stool. Blood test and bowel cancer tests both negative. Anything else I should be tested for before I accept

I know this isn’t a cancer site, but I have fibromyalgia, crohns, cyclic vomiting syndrome (that ones realllly fun!) among many other medical issues one was breast cancer. I’ve recently found out about the class action suit against Zantac for knowingly providing meds with known cancer causing properties

Hi Everyone, Had a tough few months following a full hysterectomy on 15th December 2020. Aged 45years diagnosed with benign myoma and adenomyosis. At the two week recovery mark I was met with extreme severe pain like electric stabbing on right hand side. I have been told its faecal impaction and also

Arish 23 , I am having excessive gas problem, with some occasional bloating as well. For the acid reflex, I have been taking gastro-resistant Lansoprazole and omeprazole for last almost 30 years. Is my excessive gas is related to the medicine or food. All my food intolerance and stool tests are negative

So, its been over 5 weeks from ive had a bowel movement. I currently take laxido twice a day, 20ml lactoluse and 5mg dulcolax longterm, but it isnt working for me. Ive even tried increasing my dose of laxido to the dose for fecal impaction and im still constipated. Ive used micralax enemas 3 times in

Hi I'm 23 and have health anxiety I've being having problems with my bowels lately gassy bloated pains in stomach and constipated sometimes my calprotectin levels came back a little high my doctor has transferred me to gastroenterologist my doctor seems to think it's ibs or ibd can people let know what

Last April I had a B12 test done and the Dr actually rang me and told me I had low B12, very low B12, it was 57. So I had a course of the 5 injections and was advised to just take b12 supplements and eat more meat. In September there was no real improvement and i was tested again and my reading was 165

Admin note: poster has B12 absorption problems due to coeliacs I have a question: I have been a strict vegan for over a decade now. Last year, I started suffering from neurological issues. After a bunch of tests & scans, I discovered my B12 was severely deficient. I have been on injections for about

I was diagnosed with IBS in 2014, I also suffer with asthma, anxiety, depression and EUPD and gastritis for which I am on omeprazole. I can on my period today, and since last night I am in a really bad IBS attack with really bad abdominal cramps and diarrhea. I don't know what to do, as can't calm the

Hi How is IBS diagnosed?. I have always had 'issues' with tummy for years, had tests, all clear from about 30 yrs ago and based on symptoms it was assumed IBS in those days. A couple of years ago I was invited to have a sigmoidoscopy as this was being rolled out to people in their 50's. It was found

I have been having haemorrhoid symptoms and occasional rectal bleeding for 5 years.After a first colonoscopy I was diagnosed with internal haemorrhoid. I had a child.all natural bowel issues after labour. So this is now the fourth month I have rectal bleeding while I am period.( Had very little one

Looking for something else, I happened across this mention of a pre-WW2 product for pernicious anaemia. Thought I'd post as a matter of possible interest. [i]The Lancet The London Medical Exhibition October 20, 1934[/i] [i]THE LONDON MEDICAL EXHIBITION[/i] [i]Drugs and Pharmaceutical Preparations

Hello to fellow RLS sufferers, I’ve struggled with RLS for years now and have sought the advice from this group from time to time and with appreciation. I now have a gastric issue , probably an ulcer but certainly gastritis at this point. I certainly don’t want to aggravate my RLS ... it’s always on

I thought I have had IBS-D for years, and I just got a different diagnosis which is Lymphocytic Microscopic Colitis with Gastritis. I don’t know if that is good, bad, or about the same thing. I appreciate the doctor finally getting to this diagnosis, but not very much information was given to me. Does