First off - if you are a Dr. or know a Dr. in the specialty of Gastroenterology who is on the cutting edge of new treatments - please IM golden_autumn_dancer (on yahoo network). Please read on - Every time my mom eats (even bland foods like plain boiled chicken or babyfood veggies) she gets so much acid that she thows up violently or burps so louldly it is amazing in such a petite woman. Her stomache is litterally killing her. She was thin to begin with, but this is insane!
She has had her gallbladder removed (it was found to be 100% inactive) she has had mulitple scopes (done by local gastroentrologists), eaten the radioactive stuff, has had a metal rod with a camera down her throat all night long and has had a CT scan. She was also tested for H. Pylori (negative). The findings were slow motility and a tiny Hiatle Hernia. Both of which should have been able to be effectively treated with medications. The medications do not work; she is getting sicker! She has had this for 14 years.
2007-08-31 04:06:32 · 6 answers · asked by SweetiePie26 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
She currently takes 40 mg of aciphex daily (she has tried every PPI from prilosec to protonix - aciphex seems to work a little better, but she is still really sick!) She has also taken multiple rounds of Sucralfate, and she has tried Reglan. NONE of it really makes much difference! She also takes the max of pepto-bismol, tums, and No-Doz (for the motility) daily. None of it helps!
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(This was originally posted on Yahoo! Aug. 31st 2007)
She grew up in south America, so is there such a thing as a bizzare stomache virus that could do this to her? HELP!
Does anyone know a Dr. of gastroenterology in the US who is on the cutting edge of this? If so, please IM me! Can anyone solve this unsolvable mystery?
2007-08-31 04:07:19 · update #1
HOMŒOPATHIC TREATMENT(s) for INDIGESTION (Acid Reflux / Acidity / Gastralgia) :-
Burning in food pipe with general sensation of burning Sulphur 30X 4 hourly
Burning pain in stomach (Ulcer), with both water and solid vomited as soon as it reaches stomach Ars Alb.30X, 4 hourly
Burning pain in the stomach, with water vomited but solid retained Bismuth 30X, 4 hourly
Burning in food pipe,with sour stool Natrum Carb.30X, 4 hourly
Excess of hydrochloric acid, burning in food pipe, heart burn, nausea and chilly feeling. Acid Sulph.30X, 4 hourly
From nervous anticipation of coming events, desire for sweets. Argentum Nit.30X, 4 hourly
Gastric complaints after taking rich fatty food; less or no thirst; better in open air Pulsatilla.30X, 4 hourly
Hyperacidity; sour and bitter belchings Iris V 30X, 4 hourly
Slow and imperfect digestion; offensive flatuence in upper part of abdomen; better after discharge of gas or eructations. Carbo Veg.30X, 4 hourly
Gastric derangement due to sedentary habits or over-Eating/Drinking. Nux Vomica.30X, 4 hourly
Dyspepsia; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly
Acidity with irritating eructation and frontal headache; worse in night. Robinia 30X, 4 hourly
Constant belching; tongue thickly white coated.
Heatburn. Desire for acids, pickles etc. Antim Crud.30X or 200X, 6 hourly
Digestion slow, no change after passing flatus or belching. Flatulence affects middle part of the abdomen. China 6X or 30X, 4 hourly
Abdomen bloated; easy satiety, gas affects lower part of the abdomen; worse in the evening - 4 to 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X, 4 hourly
Pain and flatulence in stomach, smell of food causes nausea Colchicum 30X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Intercurrent Remedy Psorinum 30X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
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2007-09-01 23:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Soul Doctor 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like a VERY disturbing situation to say the least. I'm certainly sorry about this.
I agree, to some extent, your mother should be ruled-out for Celiac Disease. However, vomiting is NOT a common side effect of this disease.
Two things I would look for though:
(1) Esophageal Achalasia -- will commonly cause these presenting symptoms (vomiting, and weight loss). Treatment is rather simple, but not always effective in all cases: Nifedipine 10 mg capsule -- Bite and swallow capsule 30 minutes before meal.
(2) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome - a tumor of the duodenum that can cause excessive gastric acid production. You can get a "Gastrin Level" from the blood to detect this, and may be able to see it on an ultrasound as well.
Has your mother had a CT scan of her abdomen for this issue? I'm sure she probably has, but I just wanted to ask.
I would, however, suggest a few simple things to try as well:
STOP all Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Pepto Bismol, etc. The medications will help neutralize the acidity, but the stomach will only respond with and increase in acid production to return to its regular pH level.
ADD an H2 antagonist like Zantac 75 mg. -- take 2 tablets each day.
ADD an H1 antagonist like Clariting 10 mg. -- one tablet daily.
EATING:
Bland diet is excellent, yes. Make sure she's eating small bites, well chewed, and swallowed SLOWLY! Small sips of water between every 2-3 bits help it to pass more effectively. Supplements like Ensure or Boost can help her get more of the calories she needs.
AVOID: Caffeine, NSAIDs (aspirin, Aleve, Advil) -- Tylenol is okay, Alcohol, or other irritants.
Have they done a pH probe level in her stomach? Sometimes that's helpful. If all else fails, she might need a vagotomy and pyloroplasty which is a surgical procedure.
I wish you both the best. Please feel free to ask me anything more if needed.
2007-08-31 06:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by sdg-FNP 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Toxins in her system that continue is what the problem is! She needs to get with her primary physician and be completely honest about all questions. Am sure he or she can help her with a complete history of her environment and what she eats or drinks. All of her habits. Dr's inquire. It is up to the patient to meet them all the way. Then she has hope of finding the cause and hopefully healing. Good luck.
2007-09-01 04:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Totally a long shot but have they ruled out celiac sprue? My grandmother nearly died from undiagnosed celiac disease but this was in the early 80s when not as much was known about it. Google celiac disease or celiac sprue. It's an allergy to dietary gluten, it's not infectious.
Good Luck
2007-08-31 04:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by keren 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You just posted this in another education section... and I replied to it, I don't know any doctors but I gave you some helpful links.
2007-08-31 04:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by oceano 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am a US nurse. Please contact me...I need some more information to try to tell you where to look.
2007-09-03 20:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋