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How bad is a spinal tap or lumbar puncture?
Especially interested in anyone who wasn't sedated. I've been awake for my endoscopy and colonoscopy with sedation which everyone else doesn't remember. I'm scheduled for one and am told that I will be given some mild sedation. But I'm a bit nervous, especially since... read more
Can you just stop taking Protonix?
The PPI Protonix has created stomach polyps and I have been on it for 10 years with no pain. Then I developed pain in my esophagus and back 6 weeks ago and had an endoscopy that showed irratation and polyps. I have been on carafate for 2 weeks which has eased my pain. I want to quit the the PPI... read more
What's the Difference Between Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis & Diverticula?
I recently went for a colonoscopy, and an upper endoscopy. My PCP panicked, and I went to a different gastro Doc than I usually do. I've been going for these for about 36 years and they always find a small polyp and remove it. I also have IBS and in me it takes the form of spasms of diarrhea.... read more
MiraLax - Anxious for my Colonoscopy?
So I have a Colonoscopy + an Endoscopy scheduled for the 22nd of March. However, I wasn't given much information and I'm freaking out because I've heard scary things about preps and being concious with the sedation they give you for the procedure. My anxiety is through the roof and I... read more
Could I have a bone spur - I have a lump feeling in my throat?
Doc had me on 20mg nexium then changed me to 20mg 2x pd of omeprazole for gerd I have a lump feeling in throat may be bone spur. Hardly ever acid regluz. Upper gi normal What meds are better I really do not want another endoscopy Had one several years ago Normal I hate this discomfort in my throat... read more
Trying to findout if METOPROLOL SUCCINATE IS GLUTEN FREE ?
Ihave had celiac since birth, found out when I was 72. thet just did another endoscopy and found that i am still getting gluten so I need to know if this, Metoprolol succinate is the prpblem?
What medication other than Bentyl could be used for stomach spasms?
Pt is a 52 y/o male who has severe vomiting within minutes of eating. Currently taking, Bentyl 20 mg TID, Omeprazole 150 mg in AM. Has had EDG, endoscopy, colonoscopy w/biopsy; all neg results. Has tested neg for Celiac disease.
Can omeprazole cause joint pain?
I was prescribed omeprazole to see if my trouble swallowing was due to acid reflux or eosinophilic esophagitis.I had an endoscopy done and eosinophils were found in the biopsy of my esophagus. I was prescribed omeprazole, 40mg twice a day. The first morning after I took it I had terrible cramping... read more
Hello. I was diagnosed with bile reflux after an endoscopy in 2015. I had my gallbladder removed?
... due to sludge in 2013. Has anyone found a way to achieve significant relief? I am taking Sucralfate liquid and following a low fat, low acid alkaline diet as much as possible and have improved somewhat but still have painful episodes throughout the day. If I sit down and lean back it relieves... read more
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