What's wrong with me?!
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well, wasn't sick last night but i got up for a piss at 6am and got back into bed afterwards and very shortly had to get back out of bed again to be "sick" (almost all gas with a little bile as well) and went back to bed. wasn't feeling good so didn't get up until gone 8am (don't start work until this afternoon) and hey presto, i was sick again (again, large gas and a little more bile this time).
I'm wondering whether it's a gallbladder problem......? thoughts?
I'm wondering whether it's a gallbladder problem......? thoughts?
that was my thought to, this has been going on far to long to not know anything more, even if just to cross things off.
no more thoughts here other than my initial ones Ross, its still being initiated by sleep or awaking, the break you had from being sick is important, something you did or didn't do, eat, drink, touched, smelt etc made a difference, can you stay at someone elses house for a couple of days? it may make a difference, you never know...
(not suggesting your digs are minging by the way
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no more thoughts here other than my initial ones Ross, its still being initiated by sleep or awaking, the break you had from being sick is important, something you did or didn't do, eat, drink, touched, smelt etc made a difference, can you stay at someone elses house for a couple of days? it may make a difference, you never know...
(not suggesting your digs are minging by the way
)i've phoned the docs and requested a phone call back, i'm not happy it's taking this long. regards CO poisoning, i'm not the only one living here and, for other reasons, we did have another boiler fitted about 1 week ago so that's out.
i can't think of ANYTHING i did differently in those 2 days
royal PITA and am concerned now.
i can't think of ANYTHING i did differently in those 2 days
royal PITA and am concerned now.
E38Ross said:
Stool sample negative.
So still no closer to knowing. Next step is camera into my stomach but that will be "at least a couple of weeks"
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king gutted and honestly so pissed off. Had enough of this st now.
Understandable. So still no closer to knowing. Next step is camera into my stomach but that will be "at least a couple of weeks"
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king gutted and honestly so pissed off. Had enough of this st now. Try to stay positive though chap, not always easy I know but try to get on with stuff rather than let it start getting you down.
It doesn't seem to be progressing on to another stage as yet so hopefully it's relatively easy to fix once the frustration of not knowing is sorted.
Went through similar symptoms years ago Ross with negative stool results etc.
Know how you feel - the uncertainty of the root cause often helps bring you down, you just want an answer.
Have you encountered any rapid weight loss as a result, or any obvious cramp or stomach pains particularly around lower right area of stomach?
Just thinking along the same as what happened with me. After months of tests, feeling ill and uncertainty like you seem to be suffering I was finally diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.
Might be worth pursuing GP to get endoscopy or barium meal tests to establish if there is a blockage/stricture in the intestine.
Know how you feel - the uncertainty of the root cause often helps bring you down, you just want an answer.
Have you encountered any rapid weight loss as a result, or any obvious cramp or stomach pains particularly around lower right area of stomach?
Just thinking along the same as what happened with me. After months of tests, feeling ill and uncertainty like you seem to be suffering I was finally diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.
Might be worth pursuing GP to get endoscopy or barium meal tests to establish if there is a blockage/stricture in the intestine.
If there was a blockage I'd probably expect to be constipated or have some pain but it's just nausea.
I'm tempted to get an appointment with the docs to ask what else can be done in the mean time as I still feel pretty rough. Not sure which tests to suggest really...
Barium meal test is a good call, but also wouldn't mind an abdominal ultrasound exam. Or a head scan.... Hmmm
I'm tempted to get an appointment with the docs to ask what else can be done in the mean time as I still feel pretty rough. Not sure which tests to suggest really...
Barium meal test is a good call, but also wouldn't mind an abdominal ultrasound exam. Or a head scan.... Hmmm
E38Ross said:
Or a head scan.... Hmmm
If you were suffering from some kind of intercranial pressure it's quite likely you'd show other symptoms during the day...dizziness, failing eyesight, headaches etc.A 24 hr catecholamine test might (wee in a bottle for an entire day) show something - might not. What's your Hr last/first thing? How stressed are you?
Have you tried varying the content/times of your last meal at night? What happens if you wake in the middle of the night and grab a glass of milk or some toast? Apologies if this has been discussed earlier in the thread.
E38Ross said:
3 more blood tests Monday and have to take in a sample of you know what as well.... I'll make sure I'm stocked up on rubber gloves 
Still on the omeprazole which should begin to kick in in not too long. Fingers crossed.
If I still don't respond and other tests are negative then next step would be Endoscopy.
Just a thought, you didn't stop the omeprazole for 2 weeks before the stool sample did you?Still on the omeprazole which should begin to kick in in not too long. Fingers crossed.
If I still don't respond and other tests are negative then next step would be Endoscopy.
From: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Helicobacter-Pylor...
[quote] How is Helicobacter pylori diagnosed?
Various tests can detect H. pylori:
.....
An alternative test is the stool antigen test. In this test you give a pea-sized sample of your faeces (stools) which is tested for H. pylori. Note: prior to this test you should not have taken any antibiotics for at least four weeks. Also, you should not have taken a PPI or H2-receptor antagonist acid-suppressing medicine for at least two weeks.
To be fair, this advise is cautious. I seem to remember that in research studies the H2's/OTC indigestion med's dont have too much effect on the results. But don't quote me on that. They'll test for it again with the gastroscopy and this test is the most reliable.
Just to weigh in with the history-taking-by-forum, do you use Cannabis?
Hope you feel better soon.
Edited by Antonia on Saturday 5th October 09:23
Ross, sorry to hear you are unwell.
Is there or has there been any underlying (acute or chronic) stress factor(s) in your life? However unremarkable they may seem...
This could have been an initial trigger and then with some medical knowledge allied with a lack of answers thus far, further stress has ensued.
With so many possibilities already ruled out, pending findings of gastroscopy, it might not be unreasonable to consider psychological factors.
Noted that your BP is normal and that you exercise regularly.
Postscript. I've had a gastroscopy myself and it was one of the most singularly unpleasant experiences I've ever endured. I'm sure you already know what's in store but I'd rather have known in advance.
Is there or has there been any underlying (acute or chronic) stress factor(s) in your life? However unremarkable they may seem...
This could have been an initial trigger and then with some medical knowledge allied with a lack of answers thus far, further stress has ensued.
With so many possibilities already ruled out, pending findings of gastroscopy, it might not be unreasonable to consider psychological factors.
Noted that your BP is normal and that you exercise regularly.
Postscript. I've had a gastroscopy myself and it was one of the most singularly unpleasant experiences I've ever endured. I'm sure you already know what's in store but I'd rather have known in advance.
Not Sure what to think of this....
As some of you know I'm quite an active individual usually but done sod all last few weeks and not been eating my normal amount because of that but have still been eating a decent amount of bad food like cakes, biscuits etc etc yet I've actually lost a kilo. I'm already quite light (now just 8 stone 9lbs) admittedly only 5ft 6 but don't want to lose any more weight.
As some of you know I'm quite an active individual usually but done sod all last few weeks and not been eating my normal amount because of that but have still been eating a decent amount of bad food like cakes, biscuits etc etc yet I've actually lost a kilo. I'm already quite light (now just 8 stone 9lbs) admittedly only 5ft 6 but don't want to lose any more weight.
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