Re: Stomach Problems / Weight Loss
Sounds similar to what I've been having. Around the beginning of January, I started having constant bloating when I ate. I mean, even when I drank water I'd get it! Just unbearable. Lots of excess gas, constipation for a week and then loose stools..really annoying. Do you take lots of ibuprofen or aspirin, do you consume lots of caffeine or chocolate? The doctors aren't sure but I had an endoscopy, which looked fine, and biopsies showed some gastritis. Right before all this started, I was under massive stress (boyfriend had undiagnosed mono which was giving him temperatures of 103F every night), I took antibiotics, and I was taking ibuprofen several times a day. Doctor prescribed omeprazole but I can't take it because I have developed a swallowing problem since February and can't do capsules or pills.
Have you tried soothing things like chamomile tea, aloe juice, or coconut water? A liquid, coating antacid like Mylanta?
If it were cancer or something really sinister, it would have shown up in bloodwork. A bleeding ulcer would probably show low hemoglobin or iron, and cancer would have been revealed in several different things that doctors test for routinely in bloodwork. I'm not a doctor, but I've been doing so many tests the past few months so I speak from experience and my constant, obsessive research. (I'm a historian..what do you expect? )
One last thing: I lose weight a lot more quickly when I'm anxious. Some people keep the weight on, but when I'm under stress, it's like my whole body is constantly running on high even when I'm not doing anything. Could that be contributing to your weight loss issues?
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