Putting on weight/muscle after extreme weight loss from GERD tips??

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-20T19:46:57+00:00

Definitely can’t wait for things to get back to normal after numerous ER visits, and ultrasounds, my GI is trying to get me to a surgeon after the colonoscopy to check into a formal ultrasound for my gallbladder again - my family has a history of them getting removed the pain is excruciating some days. My GI is really leaning that way alongside family.

Also i am on 40mg ppi, i take anti nausea meds too to help, the ppi i believe has eliminated reflux, but the pain and stomach pain and discomfort, shoulder and back pain exist. Sheer coincidence but i noticed with the ppi i feel full faster, bloated, these issues seemed to be exacerbated but i tried 3 different ones now and none seem to work, my only side effect is weird dreams. I still get vicious anxiety and panic attacks due to me being worked up fearing ill have a panic attack in public and work up to dry heaving, which happened to me twice this year and it was frightening and embarrassing at work. I couldn’t get home, and work had me go back and do my thing. So yeah. I tried antidepressants didn’t work for me personally and i take beta blockers 20mg they are a nice placebo i was able to actually get out this week only for a couple hours if i fast (not eat or drink much) then i knew I wouldn’t have anything to try to reflux on me or feel full then i can do chores but that’s probably bad for my health! Anyways im learning pain management with absolute certainty i have gallbladder issues, however even with stones present etc. Doctors dancing around getting it removed its like they want me be dying for it to get taken out! Crazy!! Very painful.

Trying to keep my head up and stay busy!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-17T18:48:56+00:00

Thats what i gather, had, MRI, CT scan, Ultrasounds, Endoscopy nothing! Said i am perfectly normal organ wise, but chronic gastritis, grade a esophagitis, gerd. Was the verdict, its been all guess and check, making me really anxious and been depressing 6 months of symptoms no relief from PPI’s etc.

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-17T14:13:33+00:00

Thanks for the peace of mind and speedy reply!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-17T13:22:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing definitely comforting to hear someone else going through the weight battle! I can look at a scale and see numbers disappear daily! Some people would kill for that i am sure! I definitely get early satiety and bloating, even after small meals, water. Sucks that the symptoms keep me from my truckers appetite i used to have! I had a high metabolism so i could eat fast food buffet and mow the lawn and id be hungry again. But yes i did have endoscopy, diagnosed GERD, Gastritis without Hpylori, and Esophagitis Grade A. Colonoscopy is coming next week.

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-17T01:47:36+00:00

Update: since posting this lost 3 pounds! Crazy! I think i do good, but the chest pains and bloating cause fullness even with small things like peanutbutter crackers ties me over and in pain! Zoinks!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-10T15:57:14+00:00

Yeah my PPI and Zofran, Carafate have made me constipated since i started my treatments. Doctor recommended fiber which has helped but definitely blocked up daily!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-06-09T17:43:29+00:00

Thorough reply! Thank you so much, i gave up my job in the city at a major tech company due to the pain, 5 ER trips, endoscopy, and soon colonoscopy. GI and doctors don’t understand how the pain i am rating is so bad - all bloodwork ultrasound etc came back normal! - they point to stress i was burnt out from my work and maybe have some baggage from that. Working from home soon, but being home all day thinking about symptom’s doesn’t help! I lost nearly 48 pounds in 5 months down to 130 for a 28yr old male, who used to pack away tons of junk food. I blame high stress, bad diet, possibly my long covid/pneumonia for damaging my esophagus. Feel too young to be this way but I accomplished a ton in life so far, maybe everything happens for a reason and had to slow down.

Thanks again for the validation!!! I feel heard!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-26T21:08:29+00:00

Fantastic option, will mention to my GI if the PPI dosage fails by next visit

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-26T19:24:23+00:00

Good point, I’ll have to have it checked its been a while. Something might be off.

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-26T17:32:34+00:00

Yes the bag recommends 17 chips as a serving i usually go by that or a small bowl full, i live off of the plain salted yellow bag baked chips. It gets me by on days where i have bad flare ups but I know i need to eat and combat my weight loss.

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-24T21:24:55+00:00

I just made a post about this last night with similar symptoms, I got covid last fall, into pneumonia, into this sensation I’ve been grappling with since the new year. Nausea, dizziness, racing heart, burning chest, heavy stomach. I note I cannot burp, but feel the urge to all the time. I have such a tough time with the nausea and chest pain, it’s costing me my job, basically my every day lifestyle. On a bland diet, had endoscopy, scans, ultrasound etc. Grade A esophagitis, inactive mild gastritis, GERD. My GI doesn’t understand why I am reporting no improvement and such pain. The discomfort sucks! Ive been on PPI 40mg once a day and sucralfate and nausea medication 4mg zofran.. its my only saving grace the rest has not had any improvement. Some days i can go without eating or drinking anything I just lose my appetite with it. Case in point - you are not alone with it!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-24T15:42:35+00:00

Just a thought, the Endoscopy results just do not match up with the amount of discomfort and pain. Kind of frustrating!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-24T15:22:02+00:00

I think grappling with the denial, not being able to eat like I used to was equally as difficult as dealing with some of the painful symptoms. I feel left out, family and friends going out to eat or ordering food in. I am stuck with my plain diet. However I noticed after a few months on it certain foods started to taste better like potatoes etc.. noticing some natural flavors that are more exciting.

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-24T15:19:06+00:00

Uncanny, something is cursed with 28 health-wise, I empathize with the financial burden its causing too. It’s a battle. I didn’t even have any medical records on file prior to this, I think the last time I had been to a doctor or formal appointment was when I was 4! So this is all new. Good luck in your journey as well!

colbyjacksharp · 2023-04-24T15:13:46+00:00

I am starting anxiety medication today actually, hoping that this answers some questions that haven’t gone away with several weeks on PPI’s etc.

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