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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 08:48:08 AM
I've been having terrible problems with my whole digestive system. Finally my doctor is sending me to a specialist who is going to be running a bunch of tests on me. I'm going in on the 11th and they are going to do some kind of scope inserted in to my stomach and maybe take a biopsy, since my grandma and great aunt died of stomach cancer.
I'm a big baby and am pretty scared...so please some good thoughts and fingers crossed that it is just an ulcer or something 
Im tired of being sick all the time 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 19 2009 : 4:07:46 PM
Waiting is so hard. Thinking of you and let us know what comes next.
Nancy Jo
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 8:19:58 PM
Ug!!! All of this waiting! Now I need to go in for more extensive tests on the 7th of December and then wait some more.
hopefully I know something soon after that *sigh* Meanwhile I'm scared sick of it all. But I am a tough old bird and will get through what ever may come. Thank you ALL SOOOO much for your thoughts, prayers and general good vibes, please know that they are all so appreciated.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 6:45:42 PM
Thinking of you Annika and wondering how it is going for you....keep hanging girl, you are in my thoughts.
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| frannie |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 09:58:03 AM
i am just checkin in to see what the test on the 11th may have shown. i am praying for a quick and easy answer to your ills.
thinking and praying for you in texas.
love
frannie in texas
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 10:29:30 PM
Hope your test went well and that you have some answers to get you feeling better. Lots of farmgirls are thinking of you and praying for you.
barnagainkristin |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 1:10:56 PM
Annika, have you had your test? Did you get any answers yet? I'm thinking about you and hoping everything turns out well.
Hugs. MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| boone girl |
Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 6:13:22 PM
Hey Annika-
you are so frustrated right now I know it because I have been there. Hang in there and not give up. It took 5 years to find out that I have lupus followed by igg subclass deficiency and arthritis. Just within the last month I found out I have Celiac disease. I actually helped my Dr. figure this out. I did an elimination diet of my own and I singled it down to carbs and meats. Then my Dr. determined between the two. Also he got me hooked on a probiotic called Align. Hope this helps a little bit. If you ever need an ear you got it with me. I have you in my prayers!
Aimee |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 6:14:03 PM
Annika -
Your problem could be so many things, like so many others here, I to, have had tummy troubles, hows your diet now? Did you try some of those yogurts that kinda settle the tummy, they worked great for me!
Will be thinking of you, please keep us informed!
Hugs and more hugs,
Sue Feely
Sister #349 |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 07:25:58 AM
Annika, i am praying for quick answers and an even quicker remedy for your stomach problems. I hope you feel better soon.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 12:04:56 AM
((((huuuuugs for you))))) and feel better soon!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| Merry |
Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 11:35:37 PM
Praying for you....
Merry
Farmgirl #536
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 11:19:09 PM
Praying for you Annika. So sorry you are ill. Hope they find out what it is and that it is an easy fix.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 10:33:16 PM
have you ever had them test you for h.pylori?
here's some info on it
symptoms include a burning sensation in the tummy, belching, gas, upset tummy and more
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/
just thought I'd mention this. Wishing you the very best and I hope you get some answers real soon.
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 8:50:59 PM
Thanks Robin, yeah, I'm avoiding anything that might upset things more. Just toast, bananas, and oatmeal really plus various teas and diet ginger ale, which sometimes helps...thankfully my doctors appointment is this Wednesday.
Thank you for thinking of me, I'm having a rough time tonight being ill.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 8:35:42 PM
Are you eating mild foods while you wait for the tests? I ate a lot of oatmeal and grits cereal...I still do sometimes. Tummy troubles arent easy. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 3:43:39 PM
Annika, I do hope you hear something soon. I am a big baby, too, when it comes to things like this. The not knowing drives me crazy. So I hope all is well and it's not anything serious.
Hugs, Kris
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 12:08:23 PM
Annika: My prayers will be with you. Hope all goes well.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Annika |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 09:54:34 AM
Chandra, thank you so much. I'm frustrated at how long it is taking to see the specialist and anxious to find out what is up with my belly. Thank you all for the prayers and concern and wonderful advice!
My stomach is really devilling me today BLAH!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| MasterGardener |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 04:06:24 AM
Annika, I am so glad you're seeing a Dr. This will give you answers and then Lord-willing, the healing process can begin.
I had terrible digestive problems for years, still do when I don't pay attention to what I eat. Have you done any research into leaky-gut or how digestion works? I did and found out about allergies to wheat and gluten, and the gluten is in soooo many food products, salad dressings even. Nuts don't digest well, or raw veggies, many times because the digestive tract has been damaged from years of eating foods that people are intollerant to and don't realize till a Dr. visit. I know you need to follow the advice of your doctor, but I encourage you to look into digestive issues, what symptoms you're experiencing will most likely have a cause and that's the key to healing. Finding the cause. I know the scope will give you an answer to what's going on inside, but there is a cause for the symptoms you're experiencing, this is what I hope you'll do some research about. Food allergies, sensitivities, etc. As we age, our digestive tracts don't function as well as when we were younger, much of which is the result of processed foods, etc. So, it's about healing the digestive tract and intestines. Brenda Watson has some fantastic books with very concise info, great illustrations, etc. My digestive difficulties began to heal when I started supplementing with HCl and digestive enzymes, I started increasing fiber, water, exercise...eliminating foods that I am sensitive to or allergic to, then choosing fresh, whole foods, that although I can't eat a lot of raw veggies, I can eat them lightly steamed and they retain their nutritional value that way. I learned what foods contain gluten and I've learned to really limit those, or exclude some that really cause digestive agony!
All in all, I pray for a diagnosis that will lead you to healing! If I can help with book suggestions, food choice help, please let me know. I'm completing my degree program in Holistic Nutrition, because I had such horrible digestive difficulties and health problems...so, there is info available if I can be of any help. Blessings to you Annika!
Say to them, may the Lord bless you and protect you, May the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. (Numbers 6:23-26)
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 8:37:35 PM
Prayers sent. I have had tummy issues for a while now and I have gastritis and gerd. Its finally getting better, but I watch what I eat. I hope you heal soon. |
| Annika |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 8:13:42 PM
Thank you so much everyone. I am so glad to have my farm sisters to turn to when I need a little comfort and prayers. I really, really am grateful.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| frannie |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 7:56:00 PM
cindy is so right, the most stressful thing is not knowing, so i am so glad that you are having this checked out....and it is good to hear that someone knows that this test is quick and painless. i will be thinking of you and will check back after the 11th to see how things are going. hoping for the best!!
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 7:14:20 PM
Praying things go well.
blessings
Tammy
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 6:39:55 PM
Annika--I was getting sick all the time several years ago, and it turned out to be my gallbladder. The test involving the scope is painless and quick--praying that all goes well for you and they find out what's wrong. Not knowing is very stressful.
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 08:59:23 AM
Annika Have you been on any antibiotics in the last several months? I was recently experiencing similar problems, horrible pains and diahrea the pain so bad I was doubled over and hardly able to move. For weeks I thought it was stress due to my FIL death and the rest of the junk that has been happening but I was getting sicker and sicker so finally went to the GI Doctor. Turns out it was a RARE side effect of an antibiotic that I had taken months ago, not to be mistaken for the usual stomach issues with the antibiotics, this one causes and has very serious affects on the intestines. Meds for 10 tens and I am pretty much back to normal. Will keep you in my prayers.
Kathy |
