Gallbladder Surgery :: Persistent Mild Dyspepsia, Mild Nausea And Appetite Loss
RECENT HISTORY
First, I am diabetic and have had a fairly normal healthy life except in the last two years where I gained 40 pounds, did not control my blood sugars well, and went off the rails. I have had a lot of issues this year, but to focus on my most recent issues, I had a A1c of 10.5 two month ago and went to 9.1 a month ago finally to 7.6 right before my single incision laparoscopic with robotic-assisted single-incision surgery to remove my infected gallbladder (Hida Scan 11% no gallstones). 6 month ago i started experiencing a lot of bloating, indigestion and took charcocaps that helped a lot after meals.
Two weeks ago I went out for a cup of iced coffee (huge coffee drinker 3-4 cups a day for a long time no problems for years), and something hit me, it felt like a sharp pain and instant feeling of bleh no appetite and sick feeling the rest of the day. This continued for a week before I knew something was wrong, I could not have anything acidic or felt like I could eat anything. I had just seen my doctor for a bike accident a month prior to get a referral to a PT and osteopathic doctor. I had a l3/l4 compressed nerve with a twisted sacral (this is much better now with some minor spasms in my right leg from time to time). With all of that pain (took hydrocodone and muscle relaxants to sleep, sleep was poor) and school, I figured I must have given myself an Ulcer. My doctor game me a ppi-omeprazole (i've never had reflux and didn't then) since I had symptoms of some burning sensations and this chronic dyspepsia so this would treat the possible Ulcer for two weeks while I was sent for an ultrasound to check out my gallbladder (family history - Mom, aunt, and uncle had their's out with gallstones). The ppi sort of helped but I just was fatigued, could not eat anything but a bland diet, I had chronic dyspepsia and general nausea that I could never shake. My daily caloric intake decreased with each new day and food just made me generally feel sick, however if I skipped meals it would still be bad, worse with food.
TEST RESULTS
After the Hida scan came back positive with an ejection rate of 11%, I scheduled my new a1c test, ekg (family history of heart disease), I was cleared and scheduled for surgery. I stopped taking the ppi as I believed this to be the cause of all my problems. btw, I was 254 the end of june and lost 25 pounds by the time of surgery (average daily caloric intake ~900-1200 prior to surgery
POST SURGERY
After the surgery 7/21-one week ago, I had my two days of pain and adjustment, and recovered decently with a soft food and liquid diet. I noticed the general sickness was gone! Hazzah!, except on Saturday I was feeling bloated, cramping, and I could not eat a solid one bite without feeling sick. I knew I was constipated. I stopped the pain meds the day before and I knew I had not eaten too much but it was over a week since i went. I took magnesium citrate and nothing after 7 hours, I drank another 1/2--then BOOM it was insane. I was sooo wiped out and tried to replace lost liquids but I believe I was dehydrated. I was sick that night and stomach was not happy.
Sunday was much better but I was wiped out still and felt generally just depleted of all my energy. I ate, walked a bit and then came back home. That night I started feeling very uncomfortable and the symptoms were somewhat similar to prior to surgery of the general dyspepsia and nausea chronically. I could not sleep because of my back problems (had to sleep upright on my back all week). I woke up in the middle of the night turned to my side and then all of a sudden I felt a warm rush of something just above my stomach and the constant burn in my stomach no reflux. I could not sleep until the morning.
NOW,
I have had really bad gas (low fat diet) for the past few days. I was getting and feeling better on day four but now this!
I felt extreme discomfort all day, felt like a low grade fever 98.6 (no fever) incision site is also slightly red, but the doctor said to call if I had a fever. I was worried about an SSI. The pain was like I threw up (I never have even starting out back in at the coffee shop) and that ache afterwards. The burning sensation let up later in the day after I took some antacids and saltines (I must have some acid issues, but I have read a lot of people suspecting many people may actually have low acid).
The thing is a lot of people have episodes after food, but mine is chronic with mild discomfort, burning sensations, upper abdomen and stomach discomfort (with some nausea), and food helps it initially and then it comes back. I feel week, slight low grade fever even though I don't have one. I keep thinking I have an infection of H. Pylori or something. Food takes a while to do much, I walk after I eat everything. I feel like I could eat but I get so much bloating and indigestion that it is uncomfortable. I drink plenty of water, but I wonder if I am low on essential things for the long ongoing low calorie daily diet. I can't eat more then 800 calories even with smaller meals-since Thursday.
Why was my gall bladder inflamed in the first place? I had no stones, and the surgeon said I had a very long a big gallbladder (ready to rupture!) that was really inflamed including a little on the liver. Pathology reports came back negative. I theorize my rapid change in weight and blood sugar levels inflamed the organ or an infection.
Possibilities:
diabetic Gastroparesis
H. Pylori
Peptic Ulcer (was never officially tested)
Gastritis
Anxiety
Low/High Stomach Acid
Low bile leak?
Sphincter of oddi dysfunction
What I feel could help:
HCL Betaine
Digestive Enzyme (Garden of life chewable vegetarian)
ppi (I would hate to take them unless I had to)
something to coat my stomach if I do have an ulcer to heal
ability to eat more so I can have more assimilated minerals, ect.
Anxiety med (first year i've had a lot of anxiety-mainly school related and upcoming wedding planning for next year
more tests!
My burning anxiety questions:
When will I get my appetite back?
(i really suspected my odds were decently good that I would get better after surgery, I had a great surgeon)
Did anyone have any of these chronic symptoms? Is it due to an infection or some issue with surgery?
Have some people eventually been able to eat what they wanted after a period of time?
How many had these excessive bloating, indigestion, nausea and general malaise through the day, worse a little while after food or between meals?
Mild Hyperparathyroidism
I would just like to ask anyone's opinion of my latest blood tests, as I have no idea if they're good or bad.
Mild Asthma Still Have The Flu Jab?
So it's getting to that time of year again and I'm wondering if I should have the flu jab. I have mild asthma ( I only have symbicort and ventolin) and have never had a proper attack or flu. I was only diagnosed two years ago, but it's likely I've always had it (I'm 19) according to the nurse given that I have a history of breathing issues.
Last year the surgery I was with didn't receive any of the vaccinations until december. I was offered on but refused as it wasn't convenient at the time. I'm a student and had a two weeks of term left, full of exams and assignments. As I always feel unwell after jabs I didn't want to risk it!
Personally, I don't feel that I need it and I don't want to have one when people need it more than me, but I also don't want to be stupid and refuse it and then end up unable to breathe!
Two Months Old Baby Is Having A Mild Cough
My two months old baby is having a mild cough. Can I give septrin? I feel terrible anytime he coughs. I think he got it from his younger bro that is just 2yrs
View 2 RepliesUlcerative Colitis :: Mild Flare Up
Evening all I was told I had colitis back in April
Was given mes 1g 4 to be taken daily.
They said I had not mild colitis but couldn't confirm
If it was colitis or crohn's. Anyway I do get blood mucus tummy pain when I go toilet. But no pain
Which I am thankful of. I am have a flare now which I meds are not helping they can't seem to kick it. So I am awaiting steroids.
The thing is my tummy makes some loud rimming noises. Is this normal with colitis. Little bit peed off
That they can't say it's colitis or crohn's.
Urethral Disorders :: Mild Hypospadias
I have a mild Hypospadias in my penis. It's just about close to the normal area where it is actually suppose to be. So was just wondering if thats normal for a guy at the age of 29. When I pee it sprays and I'm very embarrassed about it. My partner keeps telling me to go in and get it looked at, but I feel scared because I do not know what the doctor is thinking when he or she takes a look at it. When I did go in to the doctor to get it looked at the doctor said that there is nothing that they can do to fix it, so he gave me Flomax to take which will help me urine straighten out when I have to go.
View 1 RepliesPossible Mild Frostbite At -22 - Hands Red And Tender
I work in a freezer at -22 and yesterday stupidly without gloves I moved some metal shelving around. My hands were really red after and today are tender and have a tingling sensation. could I have possible mild frostbite, I felt a sharp burning pain at the time but there is no pain now.
View 1 RepliesCT Scan Showed I Had Mild Prostatitis
In short, I (27) was diagnosed with bladder neck stenosis and underwent BNI surgery 4 months ago. I was unable to pee at all. My urinary symptoms are much improved and although my flow rate is still on the low side (15ml/sec), I can fully empty my bladder.
I was in the hospital for a week before doctors diagnosed the reason for my urinary retention. A CT scan showed I had mild prostatitis.
Now I feel I have recovered somewhat but about 2.5 weeks ago, pain associated with prostatitis returned. I went to a Urologist who told me to get a few tests done: CBC, Urine DR, bladder PVR and uroflowmetry. He also prescribed 10 days of antibiotics. The tests seem to be normal with the exception of 4-6 pus cells in my urine. I have not returned to the doctor since.
The pain went away in about a week but has returned. No fever, just a mild constant pain in by upper buttocks area which gets better in the morning. I also have occasional burning pain between my scrotum and anus. My penis feels sore as if I just ejaculated. Occasionally there is sharp pain in the shaft of my penis. I am also experiencing frequent nocturnal emissions. My libido is almost non-existent but when I try I am able to achieve a decent erection.
I have had these symptoms on and off for a few years but although annoying, I did nothing. My GP just tells me to take painkillers. I have read about the kinds of prostatitis and nobody has been able to tell me what exactly is wrong. I have taken 4 rounds of antibiotics (7-10 days) in the last 4 months. It may be of bacterial origin; I was diagnosed with epididymitis 6 months ago with prostatitis symptoms and it cleared up with Cipro.
Kidney Stones With Mild Hydronephrosis
My husband was having flank pain so we went 2 doctor and did ultrasound.It revealed that he is having stone of 8mm in his left kidney and mid hydronephrosis in his right kidney.last year he had laser therapy for his kidney stone and 9months back when he did his ultrasound the stone was 6mm in size.and also he has a family history of kidney stone.Is it dangerous to have mild hydronephrosis or is it because of his stones.So once this kidney stone problem is finished will hydronephrosis automatically vanishes..?? or do he need 2 be treated for hydronephrosis..?
View 2 RepliesTinnitus :: Mild Has Jumped To An Unbearable Level
I had new hearing aids 3 weeks ago having suddenly gone profoundly deaf in my right ear.
However my mild tinnitus in that ear has jumped to an unbearable level, which I cannot live with
for long. Also my hearing without the aids is now useless in both ears.
Anyone had similar experience or any suggestions ?
Ulcerative Colitis :: Mild Flare Up Every 2-3 Days
All just wondering does anyone else have mild flare ups that are like two or three days you are ok then a few days where you are up and down. And also got to be careful when passing wind. And your tummy is rumbling like hell.
View 1 RepliesKidney Mild Hydronephrosis :: Microscopic Hematuria
Recently there are red blood cells in my urine every time my doctor tests it and my ultrasound showed that my right kidney had mild hydronephrosis. My doctor order me to have a CT scan (IVP protocol). I don't know if MRI scan is more efficient than CT.
View 1 RepliesCervical MRI :: Mild Discogenic Degenerative Change At C4-c5
CT c-spine Findings: There is postoperative change related to previous c5 c6 interiors fusion spacer with anterior retention hardware placement. There is no evidence of hardware fracture or loosening, alignment of the cervical spine is maintained. There is no findings of acute fracture or subluxation. Craniocervical junction is intact. C1-C2, C2-C3,C3-C4 no disc bulge or disc protrusion. No central canal stenosis or neural forAmina narrowing, within limitations of ct. C4-C5 small posterior disc osteophyte complex partially effaces the thecal sac without significant central canal or neural foraminal. C5-C6,C6-C7,C7-T1 no disc bulge or protrusion.
Impression, postoperative change at c5,c6 fusion. No evidence of hardware failure or acute fracture or subluxation of the cervical spine.
MRI findings: There is susceptibility artifact at C5-C6 related to intermediate fusion and cervical retention hardware placement.
C2-C3, C3-C4 , No disc bulge or disc protrusion. No canal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing.
C4-C5 there is a 3 mm central disc protrusion with superimposed posterior endpapers osteophyte which partially enfaces the thecal sac. AP diameter the central canal measures 1.0cm. There is no significant central canal or neural foraminal narrowing.
C5-C6,C6-C7,C7-T1 no disc bulge or disc protrusion. No central stenosis or neural foraminal.
Impression: mild discogenic degenerative change at c4-c5. No significant central canal or neural foraminal seen at any level. Postoperative change c5-c6 anterior fusion.
I thought I was doing better from the first surgery. Pain, tingling, and numbness subsided, as well as migraines. Few months thst ago I get excruciating pain in my neck and shoulder with headaches again. I've seen my neurologist, but he says to go back to ortho. I go next thursday. I was hoping to get English what this means. My first mri and ct before surgery was quite obvious, and my pcp gave me the basics. The pain meds now im on aren't helping, in fact not even touching tje pain. Oxycodone 10/325 every 4-6 hours for breakthrough pain.
Gabapentin Side Effect? Headache Along With A Mild Flu
Hi all,been put on Neurontin / Gabapentin for a vestibular problem.Just 300mg a day (Built up over three weeks from 100mg to 300mg a day) . Just wondered as i have a side effect i believe as it started around the same time i started the tablets . I have a low level headache along with a mild flu like feeling . Did anyone else have similar?
View 4 RepliesKnee TKR :: 10 Weeks - Mild Pain And Click
It's now 10 weeks since my surgery,total knee replacement. I'm now driving, going to the gym for exercises in water, stationary cycling. I can walk with a stick,have walked half a mile with no undue effects.
BUT. I still get pain in my knee,not unbearable but I can feel it. Will the site still be sore? ALSO Every time I move my knee I can FEEL rather than HEAR a click. Do other people at the same stage feel/remember this clicking. According to some on the forums this is normal. Also stiffness in the mornings,though this goes off after 10/15 minutes once I'm out of bed.
Hysterectomy :: Mild Cystocele And Frequent Peeing
I went to the doctor as i am constantly running to the toilet. I also feel a lot of pressure. I am 46 years old. I am trying to loose weight but can't walk far as i then need to pee. I pee approx 15-20 times a day. Blood tests show no diabetes etc. My doctor examined me and says i have a cystocele, he said it wasn't as bad as he expected going by my symptoms. He did say tho that everything is crammed in there (whatever exactly that means i am not sure) He is referring me to get a pelvic ultrasound and then consult with gynecologist. He thinks i may benefit more from surgery as he thinks the other treatments don't work as well for me.
Anyone had similar symptoms with a mild cystocele?
Mild Concussion - Worried About Brain Hemorrhage - CAT Scan?
You hit your head how long can it take for brain hemorrhage or brAin bleeding to show signs? I hit my head 3 days ago im scared
I have a headache almost feels like a sinus pressure headache i have sinus pressure im my nose head and eyes. Urgent care doctor examined me about 8 hours after i hit my head did a few test but no cat scan said i had mild concussion. Are the signs immediately or do they take time to come up? I dont really want to pay for a cat scan either i didn't black out I remember everything that happened.
Spinal Surgery :: MRI - Mild Reversal Of The Cervical Lordosis
can anyone help me understand the medical terminology used in my spine MRI report?
there is mild reversal of the cervical lordosis. at c 3-4 there is small right paracentral disc bulge mildly indenting the thecal sac. the cervical cord appears normal in caliber with no evidence of compression. normal caliber thoracic cord. conus medullaris terminates at the mid L1 level. there are single small T2 hyperintense foci within T1 and T12 vertebral bodies, which are inconspicuous on T1 weighted imaging, isointense to vertebral marrow, consistent with small hemangioma.
at SI joints, there is minor subchondral sclerosis evident on the sacral side, with low grade subchondral bone marrow edema evident anteriorly.
STDs :: Tingling / Mild Burning Sensation In My Penis Tip
I slept with a girl 5 days ago and for the last couple of days I've noticed a tingle/ mild burning sensation in my penis tip......I have felt this sensation before sometimes after masturbation but it tends to go after a bit....could this be a STI? Does anyone else experience a similar thing?
I've read a couple of things that say it could be down to the nerves in the penis tip, could that be true?
To be on the safe side I am going to get a STI check up, I am thinking of going the end of next week which would make it about 11 days after my sexual encounter, would this be long enough after the event to show things like chlamydia?