GERD or ???

DeeanDave · September 15, 2008, 04:34:22 PM

DeeDee ~~ My two cents worth.....While we would love to see you, Hallie, Delia and Ilsa, and the opportunity of the trip to Montana, your health is the number one concern and you need to be feeling well enough to travel. You've probably already had your appointment with your doc, but talk to the doc and see what they think about you traveling. In order for you to enjoy your trip, you need to be feeling good. Speaking from experience, there is nothing worse than being ill, traveling a distance from home and the illness takes a turn downward. I had started a trip a few years back, not feeling well, traveling to Nevada, and taking a downward spiral ending up in a strange town and ER! I don't want to sound negative but make sure you are up for the trip. We would miss seeing you but we also want you well! I feel bad that you are feeling so bad.......we've got to get you on the road of good health! We are sending you mega rays and prayers that you get well! Let us know what we can do for you! Dee

papbouv · September 15, 2008, 10:27:49 PM

Seems like you need Mega Rays HUGS hope you feel better soon let us in on what the dr says, thinking of you & Hallie.Papbouv Patches & Buddy

doxielady5569128 · September 16, 2008, 12:03:54 AM

Dee Dee,
Yes Antibiotics can make you feel very sick!! I have major problems with antibiotics giving me an upset stomach, so that might be contributing to your problem. My doctor said its because anti-biotics kill all bacteria in your body, including the good bacteria in your stomach, which causes it to get upset. They make me not want to eat while I am taking them.

I think it would be best for you to stay home and make sure you get healthy. It just stinks that you are going through this! I really hope you can get this stuff fixed soon!! Hang in there!

April · September 16, 2008, 11:07:06 AM

DD I just saw this post. How did your appointment go? Is there another thread somewhere with the update? David has issues with his tummy. He complains of nausea and pain in his stomach regardless of what he's eaten, but he also has gall stones and has to avoid too much red meat as well as a few other things. It could be that they are related in him and it might be the same thing you are dealing with? I'm not sure if that helps any since we don't know what is wrong with David either.

MyLittleBoo · September 17, 2008, 09:09:39 PM

Ok, it's official, I have no idea what is going on in my body...

My ultrasound showed my gallbladder to be normal size, with no stones. I am so confused over this... While at work Monday, I got the pain about an hour into my shift and it lasted for about an hour. Then when it went away, I was nauseated for four hours... After that went away I was very happy, then a half hour later, the pain again, and that one lasted about 2 hours...

I don't want to do the next test, but I don't want to let it get out of hand either... Hopefully, we figure something out soon... I despise not knowing...

Dee Dee and Hallie · September 17, 2008, 11:09:34 PM

Thanks you guys, my regular dr didn't do anything other than scare me to death with her suspicions. I am having an ultrasound tomorrow and seeing the gastro. again. I still have no appetite at all and can barely force anything down and feel really weak and worn out, overall sick feeling hard to explain. I'd appreciate any rays for tomorrow (Thursday). I'm praying it will be something not too bad and easy to fix.

I hope you get to the bottom of yours too Tara. It sure seems hard for them to diagnose anything somtimes.

MyLittleBoo · September 17, 2008, 11:44:20 PM

Good luck tomorrow, DD.. Hope they can find out what is going on.. Sending rays that you feel better soon..

Let us know.. EmmyLou sends kisses.. Give Hallie some belly rubs and loves for me....

papbouv · September 18, 2008, 03:56:49 AM

Good Luck today hope they find out what is wrong and can fix it quick have you been checked out by your GYN lately might not be a bad idea to get checked out that direction too since they cannot seem to find out what is going on just a whole body scan or checkup.More Rays to you hugs an Belly Rubs to Miss Halie too. Papbouv,Patches & Buddy.

sollysmom · September 18, 2008, 07:00:53 AM

Good luck and sending mega rays and

for you.

Darcel

Dee Dee and Hallie · September 18, 2008, 11:51:30 PM

I don't know much more than Tara at this point but I did have the ultrasound today and thankfully nothing showed up. (I was realllly scared). His next suspicion is a malabsorption problem so took a bunch of blood to test for several things. Those will be back next week. Dr is now calling me Olive Oyl. I am not quite as tired today but stomach is still no better. The Dr gave Dr's orders to go to Montana though! So we're going to give it a try (good troopers Ron and Delia!). I am nervous about that but also very happy we are going after all. I'll call the Dr next week from Montana to get the results of the tests and will see him again on the 30th. So 2 little girls and Delia and I on the way to Montana Sunday and another little girl and Ron staying at my house while we're gone! Papbouv been to a gyn too, had a biopsy, ultrasound and blood test last month. This year has been "so much fun"!

Teresa · September 19, 2008, 05:50:52 AM

I'm so glad about the ultrasound, even though it leaves you wondering, and I"m really glad you have a doctor wanting to find out the reason. I really do agree with his marching orders. If you can't do anything about it at home, you might as well try to enjoy yourself in Montana. You won't be by yourself and worrying quite so much about what is wrong since you are just amazed by what you are seeing (and you have wonderful company to go along with you). I hope you are able to let us know how you are from the road, or at least Ron will let us know. Have a wonderful trip and I really hope you feel better.

Dee Dee and Hallie · September 20, 2008, 03:16:14 PM

THanks Teresa!! I just can't imagine what this is it doesn't sound like GERD anymore. Strange thing. My only symptoms now are the 0 appetite and the fatigue. I've been reading horrible things about ciprofloxacin so took myself off. But I am really glad we decided to go on the trip Delia just called from the airport and she and Ron and the girls are getting their rental car and I can't believe I'll be seeing them in about an hour! And then get to see Dee and Dave and the boys tomorrow. Hallie is sticking to me like glue today normally she is always with me but lately there have been a lot of times when I mess with the house it means she is going to have to stay home while I'm at one doctor or another...so she's not sure what's going on she'll be happy when she sees our company.

Teresa · September 20, 2008, 04:09:07 PM

You've got to stop googling everything! The problem with stopping antibiotics early is the chance of the infection not being cleared up and then it returning. Since you started it on Saturday or Sunday (I'm thinking it was one of those) did you have many days left? You may want to call and see if you can get something with less side effects, just for another few days to be certain you'll be okay through the trip. Of course, now I probably have you worrying again :verdict: Anyway, if you can call from the road, it might be worthwhile. If you just went off the Cipro today and you only had a day or so left, I wouldn't worry too much, but if you had another 3 days left, you might want to have something on hand. I will say, now that I know you were on Cipro, it does explain the lack of appetite. It is known for doing that. Have a good trip and enjoy all the puppers you get to see! Can't wait to see the pictures!!

Dee Dee and Hallie · September 20, 2008, 10:53:49 PM

I know! I agree, that darn Google is a double edged sword. I got thru 5 days of cipro and had only 2 to go. So hopfeully it's ok. My dr had said I could stop at day 5 if I had side effects. But I had planned to go all 7 days until I googled. Today I felt a little better! So I have hope for the trip. :thumb: I can't believe Ron and Delia and the girls are asleep in the next room it's been way too long since I've seen them, they haven't changed a bit in 5 years! I, on the other hand....have! lol. Looking forward to seeing the Greenacre clan tomorrow too it's nice to have something positive to focus on for once! Thanks for the advice Teresa! I really appreciate it.

Teresa · September 21, 2008, 06:15:08 AM

Hopefully it was the Cipro making things worse, and since you made it through five days, you should be great. Have a great time and relax and enjoy doing what you do best-using your camera to show others this beautiful country of ours (and the people in it

)!

Dee Dee and Hallie · September 21, 2008, 09:13:42 AM

Good that's good to hear. Oh I forgot on the first day in the ER I also had some kind of IV antibiotic. So I should be germ and bacteria (good and bad) free!

We are heading out the door will post some dachshund and lion and tiger and bear pics when we get back. :thumb:

cheryl186 · September 26, 2008, 11:46:49 AM

I just wanted to bring this thread back up because I know that Tara was going through some medical stuff and I was wondering....how are you doing Tara? Have you had any more tests? Have you had your mammogram yet? Just wondering how you are feeling and hoping that you are doing well and have some answers.
Cheryl

MyLittleBoo · October 01, 2008, 12:15:13 PM

Quote from: cheryl186 on September 26, 2008, 11:46:49 AM
I just wanted to bring this thread back up because I know that Tara was going through some medical stuff and I was wondering....how are you doing Tara? Have you had any more tests? Have you had your mammogram yet? Just wondering how you are feeling and hoping that you are doing well and have some answers.
Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, Not much has changed with my stomach problems... But, I am happy to say that, I am cancer free... I was really worried about that... Other than the stomach problems now, I feel fine... So, hopefully we can figure out the stomach thing now, and focus only on that... I just don't want anymore testing...

Thanks for asking... How is your cleanup going??

cheryl186 · October 01, 2008, 06:36:39 PM

Thank goodness you are cancer free

Wonderful, wonderful news!! We are soooo happy. Now just get those tummy problems settled and you are home free :thumb: Clean up is going, and going, and going. If anyone wants some firewood, I would even be willing to ship it to you....hahaha. We are getting a load of dirt to fill in where the pool was. We also need to get some grass seed, etc. There is still some brush that needs raked up....The pups really enjoy the wide open back yard now so I don't know what to do....I still would like to make a nice patio and place a firepit in the middle with chairs just to sit and enjoy the evenings. Thank you for asking Tara. Again, I am so happy you have gotten great results so far on your tests :apls: :apls: