Posted by Jaynee on May 26, 2003, at 17:19:37
In reply to Re: Claritin was working like a charm for me........., posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2003, at 16:22:47
Thanks Larry, for the suggestions. I will try the turmeric. Nothing triggers the stomach problems, it seems to just happen. It is mostly bad during the evening. My sister has the same problem, but she has heart-burn, which I don't, plus she gets relief from Losec. The pain is basically from the pressure of the gas building up in my stomach, it builds up so bad that it feels like someone is pushing on my ribs from inside. Then it can build up to the point that it feels like someone is choking me. Once I let a really good burp or more like a few good ones, the pressure goes away until it builds up again. Good thing I am already married, because it would be hard to get dates with this. We always thought my sister had this problem because she was fat, but I am thin and I too, now have this problem.
I have been tested for H-pylori and don't have it. My doc thought the claritin was working because of the histamine receptors, etc, but I have tried zantac, etc and it did nothing. The gasto I saw thought it was more like a motility problem, maybe gastroparesis or functional dyspesia. They've done the battery of tests, scope, barium, etc, so Who the hell knows.
I will try the betaine, bromelain. I have already tried Magnesium and B-12 with no luck. I am trying the Acidophilus Ultra again and see if it helps. I quit taking it when I got the weird rash. But I am trying it again. If that doesn't work I will try Peppermint Oil again.
Other than that, the only thing my sister and I have in common is Depression and Anxiety. Maybe I will keep trying different AD's. Personally I am thinking it is an anxiety thing, or maybe food allergy.
thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it.
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