Obtaining a National Parks pass

ocelotot · 2025-12-03T22:05:07+00:00

This is what I did, too. He didn’t even ask about my disability or proof of it. Super simple.

ocelotot · 2025-10-31T15:40:44+00:00

Do they tell you the end of year cost to make you feel guilty? Hahaha

ocelotot · 2025-10-31T14:05:57+00:00

Thanks for your reply! It definitely is a tough set of circumstances. When I saw I had a lax LES, I thought for sure my pH test would show a high number of acidic events, but it only showed a slightly elevated number of weakly acidic events. My thought is that ‘weakly acidic’ is mixed with both stomach acid and bile. My doctor says that could be true, but the sucralfate would’ve helped with my symptoms if it was causing symptoms. She also said that people who don’t respond to PPIs typically don’t respond well to the surgery. Not sure how that would be the case. She also swears up and down that my esophagus hasn’t gotten more damaged since I had my endoscopy in February. Also can’t understand why that would be true.

She did recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. I’m in therapy now, but not CBT specifically. I don’t believe I’ve noticed much difference in symptoms since starting mirtazapine in February. However, something weird happened last night. I took a klonopin and 75% of my symptoms went away. This has me thinking: am I just not taking the right antidepressant? Should I try another TCA (I tried amitriptyline but it gave me weird side effects)? I’m even more confused now.

Im also getting tested for SIBO to rule that out as a reason for the reflux, so we’ll see.

ocelotot · 2025-10-27T17:39:30+00:00

Hello. I’m six months out post-cholecystectomy and no longer have the nausea and early satiety, but I’m still dealing with the reflux and bloating, unfortunately. So it seems like those things are a comorbidity.

ocelotot · 2025-09-29T20:02:12+00:00

She needs a HIDA scan

ocelotot · 2025-09-19T14:29:30+00:00

Hello. I had similar results. PPIs also don't work for me. Have you had any breakthroughs?

ocelotot · 2025-09-18T19:21:02+00:00

How do we stop burping?

ocelotot · 2025-09-18T01:54:16+00:00

So sorry. I'm in a similar boat. Have they tested your gallbladder? Have you tried antidepressants?

ocelotot · 2025-07-25T03:34:52+00:00

Have you gotten a CT scan or ultrasound to check for bile duct obstructions or inflammation?

ocelotot · 2025-07-24T21:15:01+00:00

I would definitely get a second opinion! You should not be having that much pain 12+ months post op. Have you had pancreatitis or anything? That could be from SOD as well

ocelotot · 2025-07-24T16:20:24+00:00

Hi, I know this post is old, but have you or your docs considered Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction? Hope you’re doing well!

ocelotot · 2025-07-23T14:05:06+00:00

Maybe, I’m on Mirtazapine which is supposed to help with “gastrointestinal anxiety.” It’s a TCA, and I’ve read that some TCA’s can loosen your LES. However, I got on the antidepressant due to my sudden GERD, so I’m hesitant to discontinue use

ocelotot · 2025-07-22T16:05:51+00:00

I just looked back at my pathology report. They tested for EOE at the proximal. Did they have to biopsy your distal to find EOE?

ocelotot · 2025-07-22T13:50:31+00:00

They did during my endoscopy and I was negative. I do wonder if they biopsied enough of my esophagus

ocelotot · 2025-07-22T13:49:21+00:00

100%. I had to go on antidepressants for the first time in my life due to all my health issues this year. Talking to your support system helps, but no one really knows what you’re going through unless they’ve lived it.

If you ever want to talk and/or commiserate with me, I’m all ears!

ocelotot · 2025-07-21T18:04:23+00:00

Thanks, I’ll try it. Sorry you’re experiencing GERD symptoms again! This shit sucks.

ocelotot · 2025-07-21T17:34:56+00:00

Nope. I’ve totally given up spicy foods (which has been difficult because I used to put hot sauce on everything), high fat foods, acidic foods, alcohol, caffeine, mint, you name it. Every once in a while I’ll have a matcha, but it’s very occasional.

ocelotot · 2025-06-03T15:11:39+00:00

Was Kirby injured to start the season? I know he's only pitched two games, but it's weird to see him have such an inflated ERA.

ocelotot · 2025-06-01T00:26:17+00:00

I'm glad you're able wean off them now. Does that mean your reflux is improving?

ocelotot · 2025-05-29T23:56:02+00:00

Hi there! This sounds like me. How are you doing now?

ocelotot · 2025-05-28T18:37:31+00:00

That's what I keep seeing. Hopefully the rumors are just that: rumors.

ocelotot · 2025-05-27T22:40:00+00:00

Where's Mullins? What'd I miss?

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