I was also diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and gastritis. then another doctor told me I didn't have either one. I definitely have acid reflux. I've been told that the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach is malfunctioning. for more than 15 years..I have taking all the drugs that are available prescription and OTC.I have had every single test known to man. the doctors just want to call it GERD and give me anti depressants and nexium.problem is all of those pills make me feel sick.I am a miserable wreck who find it extremely difficult to make it to work I miss a lot of work because of my problem.if I did not have a family I would have absolutely no reason to continue going on.I have tried all the herbal remedies all of the supplements and acupuncture.nothing seems to help I am at my wits end. and when I say I've tried everything I absolutely mean I have tried everything.I am completely and utterly miserable just hoping for some answers and support.I am open to anything that anyone has to say but I am very cynical and really do not believe that so I can get help anywhere.
Hi Kevin,so sad to hear of your struggles - you say you have tried everything, but have you tried aloe vera? I had never heard of it until recenty (even as a sunburn treatment) but a friend who had acid reflux drinks it regularly and has never felt better. It is a concentrated form of the drink and is not a miracle cure, but I can tell you more if you want?
I have tried the aloe vera and it seems to help for a few days and then it starts to backfire on me. I have tried all of the supplements peppermint oil, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, ginger, slippery elm, all kinds of Chinese herbs, fennel, ginnger, digestive enzymes, zypan, you name it I've tried it. I very much appreciate your suggestion.
I have also had my gallbladder removed. That made things worse. Have had countless endoscopy's, colonoscopy's. Swallowed a "pill cam". Tried all the ppi's. Everything makes me hurt and sick. I truly am horribly unique. I do very much appreciate you responding, it means alot.
To anyone (and lorraine) who may be reading this, I failed to mention the doc also said I have IBS. I believe this to mean no one has any idea why my gut hurts like hell and I am extremely nauseated daily.