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Update: Symptoms have subsided after all tests done. Could have been stress?

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Wanted to come on and give a quick update on my progression. Ive wrote a few posts here so if you want to catch up to the progress i suggest you go back and read those so it doesn't sound like i am repeating myself here.

So the final part to my test was an endoscopy which i got at the end of May, they didn't find anything, took a sample of my stomach for biopsy and that came back with nothing at all. The doctor chalked up all of my symptoms due to stress. After doing all the tests and everything coming back normal, my mind was more at ease and i could feel myself getting back to normal.

I began eating normally as i would before, not too late, and not as often, i also reintroduced coffee back in my life (i missed that part the most) and it doesn't affect me as it did just a few months back. Ive had a fe nights that i have had a couple of beers or wine and my stomach held up just fine.

i have been taking Metamucil at night, just one teaspoon before bed. i find that it helps my digestion significantly. other than that i am not taking anything else... i dont drink sugary drinks, and try to stay away from processed foods. eating a cleaner diet definitely helps and going for walks as well.

maybe it was just stress, everything post covid and numerous life changes could've contributed to the subconscious stress factors.

There was a lot of people here who really put my mind at ease and really helped me through that time of suffering and worry. I want to thank you all for taking the time and replying to my posts. sometimes a few kind words or someone who understands can go a long way.

i hope this is the end of the worry and pain i felt for the last 10 months.... only time will tell

Take care all, if anyone has any questions please let me know, I dont mind helping out in anyway i can

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Yes, just gone through what you have. Anxiety is my prob. Literally just come back from Gastro all biosopies negative but being female there was confirmed prob that I thought might still be there. Came home had dinner and 1st glass of wine for awhile all good. Cheers and keep well🍷

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Misspomfrey

Hello

So glad your feeling well, anxiety and stress causes more gut problems than you could ever imagine. Eat healthily, get plenty of exercise , walks, fresh air and enjoy your life.

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