Well, I’m sorry that there are a lot of people that are hurting. You have just helped me come to a decision on firing my GI. he was claimed to be somewhere in the top in northeastern Chicagoland and his reviews were good. I’ve been suffering for about 2 years. I’m trying to figure out what I can do for myself. I’ve been to an ENT, an Allergist (15 food allergies- not to mention inside outside). I have had the skin prick test on allergies (only 65% accurate by the way) Elimination diet is wonderful and helped quite a bit. I have the feeling of lump in the throat, massive bloating, nausea, no Vomiting, pain in chest, and constant dry mouth, Mucus in my throat, sometimes there are changes in my breathing, stomach pain, and of course chronic Gastritis, pelvic Floor dysfunction, and GERD, possible LPR.
I started with a 5 day fast because I could not swallow and constantly had something in my throat. I went the ER 2x’s and they treated me for allergies and sent me home. My GI Dr. said that it’s all in my head and that my brain is not working with my stomach. I have tried PPI’s( they don’t work 4 weeks) I tried amitriptyline (used as an antidepressant and nerve pain) nothing worked. So that’s what led me to the 5 day fast. (nothing but water) I helped to cleanse the system no doubt and I felt better, but wasn’t a hundred percent. I then went on my elimination diet and lost 30Lbs in about 25- 30lbs and I felt better. However, my heart burn never went away and I still get bloated and have stomach cramps.
My question is has anyone ever gotten surgery? if so did it work?
What vitamins do you take?