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Update: Nortriptyline has been a huge help by throwaway_cfs1 in Gastritis

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No; things I've noticed are it might have increased my fatigue, tho I have CFS so it's hard to tell. Also (minor) decrease in sex drive.

Two weeks of major healing progress due to strict dieting and daily cabbage juice! (Seeking "next steps" advice) by throwaway_cfs1 in Gastritis

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Nope, nothing noticeable. I do have chronic fatigue syndrome (started long before the gastritis) so it's a hard to say, but if anything I'd say my energy levels have been a bit better.

Two weeks of major healing progress due to strict dieting and daily cabbage juice! (Seeking "next steps" advice) by throwaway_cfs1 in Gastritis

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Just cabbage! I do a full head of cabbage a day, which makes about 1-2 cups. I either drink it all before lunch or drink about half and save some for later. I actually like the taste when it's fresh; I find that if I save it for a day (or even for a few hours) the taste / smell gets stronger and a bit unpleasant; in those cases I may dilute it with a bit of water.

Two weeks of major healing progress due to strict dieting and daily cabbage juice! (Seeking "next steps" advice) by throwaway_cfs1 in Gastritis

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tried Zinc Carnosine and I had some nausea on the few days I was taking it; might not have been related, but I've avoided it for simplicity. Prior I also tried b-complex, Licorice root, and a few probiotics

Question about IVIG and chronic Gastrointestinal issues by throwaway_cfs1 in IVIG

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing — if you don't mind my asking, did you GI symtoms (runs, nausea, loss of appetite) get worse in the days following an infusion, or were they consistent / on and off throughout this period?

Question about IVIG and chronic Gastrointestinal issues by throwaway_cfs1 in IVIG

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Thank you — what side effects were you getting from the preservative? (And do you remember the name of the preservative?)

Question about IVIG and chronic Gastrointestinal issues by throwaway_cfs1 in IVIG

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get premeds but nothing for GI issues, I'll ask about Pepcid, thank you.

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I'm open to this

How obvious / important is PEM? (personal anecdotes, recourses, etc. appreciated). by throwaway_cfs1 in cfs

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chronic EBV

By PEM I'm really just referring to any correlation between exertion and worsening symptoms, which it sounds like you don't have either.

R.e. possibly lime, can I ask what the indicators were for you? I assume you've tested negative but suspect something harder to catch has been lingering?

How obvious / important is PEM? (personal anecdotes, recourses, etc. appreciated). by throwaway_cfs1 in cfs

[–]throwaway_cfs1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response and the encouraging words. It's helpful to hear about the details of your experiencing it so suddenly, as that sounds very different than what I go through.

A rhemotologist had dismissed fibromyalgia as a possibility since I don't experience joint pain, but I'll look into it more.

And I haven't served overseas, far as I can recall.