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SB – Like I said, your symptoms look like IBS. If your brother has blood from his digestive system he also needs to see a Gastro.
“What do you think I have? Cancer?”
I’m not the type of practitioner that believes in guessing. I use all available means to come to a diagnosis. Go to a Gastro, tell me his results and then I’ll tell you what I think, whether I agree or not.
health.
thanks for your reassurance. i know i am probably not causing any harm by taking zantac but what soon to be mother wouldnt worry anyway when their doctor doesnt approve? especially with the other meds i take… by the way do you have advice for pregnancy induced sciatica? for the past few weeks ive had terrible pains down my leg (not so much the back as it is my leg. more pain in left then right) every time i move, walk, stand or sit. i mean i cant even roll over in bed without screaming from pain. my dr said i could take a tylenol (ONE tylenol lol) but even after taking 2 extra strengths it didnt so much as even dim the pain at all so i stopped bothering for the most part. i know i cant take advil which has always been my pain relief of choice. ive tried heating pads but it really doesnt help. just makes me feel hot. although bengay does not have a pregnancy warning (atleast not the cvs version) it does have methyl salicylate in it which the pharmacist at the counter said to stay away from (then maybe they should put the warning on!) so if you have advice on what to do for the pain i would greatly appreciate it.
SB -“also, if my legs are feeling warm when I touch them… what does that mean?”
Forget about everything else, just go to the 3 different Doctors.
mercury -“by the way do you have advice for pregnancy induced sciatica?”
Luckily for you we have a topic already in the CR called “Sciatica”.
Go to that topic. Do you know how to find a topic here?
I posted extensively there.
no sorry i dont know how to look it up. if you can maybe give me the link i will read it.
SB -It means – I’m not answering you on your latest question.
mercury -“no sorry i dont know how to look it up. if you can maybe give me the link i will read it.”
I’m not good with computers, but try putting this in your web page line above & pressing enter:
thanks i was able to open the link! appreciate your input!
I would be careful with Optalgin. It is supposed to be a “stronger” pain reliever than Acamol, but it can have side effects. I saw one site that shows abdominal pain as one of the most prevalent side effects. What is the point of taking it if the reason you’re taking is for abdominal pain. Maybe the abdominal pain will be worse as a result of the Optalgin? It’s good that this doctor says they are going to try and help the other issues because hopefully that will help your situation more than the drugs.
BTW – What does it mean that your legs feel warm to the touch? Your hands are not usually as warm as parts of your body that are covered so you will probably feel that they feel warm. Are they red, swollen, painful? Don’t read new symptoms in your body unnecessarily. It will just make you more nervous. I learned one time that first year medical students often “have” many of the illnesses that they learn about in medical school, just as a matter of learning the symptoms of different illnesses and probably deciding that they themselves have those symptoms. Don’t fall into that pit.
Nechomah -“I would be careful with Optalgin. It is supposed to be a “stronger” pain reliever than Acamol, but it can have side effects. I saw one site that shows abdominal pain as one of the most prevalent side effects. What is the point of taking it if the reason you’re taking is for abdominal pain. Maybe the abdominal pain will be worse as a result of the Optalgin?”
Welcome to socialized medicine. Something to look forward to here in the US. He is Not so far off as you think. I had to look it up because this drug is Not used in the US. Actually, one of its’ main uses is Abdominal pain. But where this guy is off is because he didn’t get the diagnosis. IBS is somatic pain, not actual. Optalgin is a pain reliever (NSAID). It works on actual pain, like after surgery, not somatic pain. Shrinks give drugs for somatic pain.
“It’s good that this doctor says they are going to try and help the other issues because hopefully that will help your situation more than the drugs.”
It’s not his job. It’s the job of her therapist and shrink. And if she doesn’t have them -she should get them.
“Don’t read new symptoms in your body unnecessarily. It will just make you more nervous. I learned one time that first year medical students often “have” many of the illnesses that they learn about in medical school, just as a matter of learning the symptoms of different illnesses and probably deciding that they themselves have those symptoms. Don’t fall into that pit.”
The students have temporary Hypochondria. Her issues are Not temporary and need professional help. Noone on this site are replacements for therapy and medications.
Snowbunny it is my opinion you need to consult with with your parents without further delay, and decide with them how to arrange medical consultation, possibly in the USA.
SB -“For the first few days after taking my medication, omeprazole, (which my great aunt also has chronic gastritis, so we both take the same medication, which further reiterates to me that I got the correct diagnosis…) I felt better. However, eventually things got a bit more stressful and as a result, I have not been able to participate in every single activity on my schedule….”
This is called the “placebo effect”. That drug that you mentioned reduces acid. IBS has nothing to do with excess acid.
“Although that month was stressful, it was a lot easier because I had my own room and didn’t have to worry about other people’s extremes in sleep schedules…”
Are you sure they are the ones with extremes? Getting up @ 11 AM means you went to sleep real late. Perhaps you should go to sleep and wake up at the same times as your roomate?
I understand, but your health and well-being is precious and more important than aliyah, seminary and your plans. You have to consider your future, which will be bright no matter what, and life will bring new opportunities to do whatever you want. If you neglect your health, and I will not even refer R”L to any serious problems, let me take for granted you don’t have anything serious, only you feel unwell and it interferes with your studies and social life, then you don’t even notice the opportunities, as all of your strength is devoted to holding on and doing the bare minimum to function. We all have been through such periods in our life, you are no exception, but one thing is if it lasts a few weeks (and even so, at your age it’s very hard, compared to, say, a 30-yr-old going through a difficult time) another thing is when it has been continuing for a while, and it’s not likely to disappear tomorrow. I know, perhaps the program / the other students / the teachers / the therapist / the doctors could and should have done differently, but this is the situation. If you were my daughter, I would tell you to take the first flight and not to worry, even if there is no money – money will be found for another flight and another visa, and we will be much happier to spend money on a flight and supporting you in EY in the future, rather than R”L on health issues caused or exacerbated by trying to hold on at all costs. I would also wish that a daughter or son would let us know about what’s happening, because parents exist to help, it takes a huge effort to raise a child which further increases the natural attachment and affection we have for our children, so we look forward to protecting and helping, we do everything in our power, this is what every parents does and you will too in good time. Please, try to see this from a future perspective, try to imagine yourself and your life in 40 years’ time, what is important is your health and well-being, all the rest will follow.
snowbunny3318 -“plus, in a different thread, Health said that he only plays a doctor online, but isn’t an actual doctor in real life.”
This is an outright lie! I never said I was a Doctor online or in real life. Whatever I do here – I do IRL. This could make me a doctor or another medical practitioner.
Just because you only listen to what you want to hear and not to things that you don’t want to hear, don’t make up lies about me because I told you something you didn’t want to hear!
ok health just calm down a bit…
snowbunny-
sounds like maybe all these medical stuff ARE stress related.. maybe u shud just go home to the states but x go home, go to florida for two weeks or s/t.. esp if ur mom x want u home rite now..
sb- i’m sorry for all the struggles you’re going through. You’re really strong to tought it all out. I hope things can turn around, physically, emotionally, socially… Can relate to missing school for stomach issues 😛 i agree its frustrating, painful, annoying. Yuck. Sending you best wishes for good luck in whatever you decide to do in the next few weeks. And for whatever its worth, a ((hug)).
well, i wish you the best of luck in working things through on your phone call. Keep your chin up and hope for the best always!
Being that we were talkingbout stomach problems I have a question sorry if I’m ruining this thread..; I have bad stomach pains often I don’t have so much of an appetite any more, I’m constanly constipated or total opposite never normal, sometimes I bleed from using the bathroom went todoctors couple of times and kept giving mestuff for IBS like : Mirilax, something stool etc. I am also stressed. Is this possible that it’s gastritis?
superme-please dont ask for a diagnosis from cr. Ask your doctor who you’ve seen!
how does ANYONE here follow someones recommendations without knowing if they have a license to suggest what to do and moreover…no one is actually being examined. stating your complaints is not the same as being face to face and have a dc examine you. something important might be missed and therefore the advice you are given here would be wrong.
the main thing is go see a real doctor live and in person. preferably one that you are referred to instead of finding him/her in google.
best of luck and refuah shelaimah
Ok I was just frying to figure out if this is normal wtvr thnxs
Goodluck sb
superme -“Ok I was just frying to figure out if this is normal wtvr thnxs”
You know it’s Not Normal because you wrote:
“went todoctors couple of times”
So why are you asking now?
“Being that we were talkingbout stomach problems I have a question sorry if I’m ruining this thread..; I have bad stomach pains often I don’t have so much of an appetite any more, I’m constanly constipated or total opposite never normal, sometimes I bleed from using the bathroom and kept giving mestuff for IBS like : Mirilax, something stool etc. I am also stressed.”
So you were diagnosed with IBS. I’ll repeat what I wrote to Snowbunny -IBS is treated by 3 people – a Gastro, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist.
Lots of luck your amazingfor doing that!!
SB -“I saw a psychiatrist today and started relaxation therapy…”
Do you mean a psychiatrist or a psychologist? People sometimes get the two mixed up. Did this have anything to do with my recommendation?
health- so what are you telling me?
are you a doctor?
superme -“health- so what are you telling me?”
I told you who to go see. Look up.
Yeh but what type of docs are those?
superme -“Yeh but what type of docs are those?”
Ask an adult.
1. I had IBS that was B”H cured by taking meds prescribed by a gastro in E”Y – no psychologists or psychiatrists necessary. Not EVERYTHING is pychological.
2. The OP seems to think there is a psychological component, but a person does not get blood in stool from psych. problems. A gastro should be doing testing to rule out anything serious. Do not let any doctor tell you that you are fine and take tylenol when you have blood in your stool.
3. For a really basic suggestion: Did you try going off of milk? Some people have a harder time with the milk in E”Y or develop lactose intolerance suddenly. It took me a full 2 weeks offof milk to feel ok again, when I became lactose intolerant.
Refuah Shleimah.
plonis3141 -“2. The OP seems to think there is a psychological component, but a person does not get blood in stool from psych. problems. A gastro should be doing testing to rule out anything serious. Do not let any doctor tell you that you are fine and take tylenol when you have blood in your stool.”
Blood in the stool is Not part of IBS, but other disorders. Seeing red – doesn’t always mean blood. There is a test that determines if it’s real blood.
“1. I had IBS that was B”H cured by taking meds prescribed by a gastro in E”Y – no psychologists or psychiatrists necessary. Not EVERYTHING is pychological.”
There are a few theories on what causes IBS. One of those is -that it’s a Psychological disease. I obviously hold that this is the most likely reason -therefore my recommendations above.
Health – not sure what you meant in your first comment to me – we were agreeing. Blood in stool is not part of IBS – she should have that checked and not blow it off as psychological
In terms of your second point, there can be cases of IBS that are stress related, but there can also be physiological reasons. Silly not to try to treat it based on the theory that it is psychological, when it can be easily solved.
I had several docs tell me it is psychological and to “try not to think about it”. I lost 20 pounds and could barely leave my house. I found one doctor who gave me an anti-spasmotic and it was gone within a few months. No trace of it. Chaval for people to suffer unnecessarily instead of a doctor trying to treat them first and then using the “mind-body connection” thing when meds don’t work.
plonis3141 -“Health – not sure what you meant in your first comment to me – we were agreeing. Blood in stool is not part of IBS – she should have that checked and not blow it off as psychological”
Yes, on that we agreed, but my addition was -“her seeing red” -doesn’t necessarily mean blood. It has to be tested. This test can be done by any Med Practitioner, not only by a Gastro.
“In terms of your second point, there can be cases of IBS that are stress related, but there can also be physiological reasons. Silly not to try to treat it based on the theory that it is psychological, when it can be easily solved.
I had several docs tell me it is psychological and to “try not to think about it”. I lost 20 pounds and could barely leave my house. Chaval for people to suffer unnecessarily instead of a doctor trying to treat them first and then using the “mind-body connection” thing when meds don’t work.”
No, I would never tell a patient “to try not to think about it”. This is negating the Pt. and their symptoms. What I suggested above was that IBS pts. seek help from 3 people – a Gastro, a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
“I found one doctor who gave me an anti-spasmotic and it was gone within a few months. No trace of it.”
Nowadays, the Anti-spasmotic drugs are out of the treatment protocol, but some old timers still use them because they have always used them.
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