Have you ever had an endoscopy? I just had mine which they found the gastritis and inflammation which can be healed with some PPIs :) the test you had are pretty darn good!! But I totally understand, I get those immediate results and feel great then the doubt kicks in! Hate that.... My family gets mad too but sometimes we can't help it. Awesome test results!!!!

No, I've never had an endoscopy. I never had any of these issues until June when the acid reflux and gastritis started out of the blue. My doctor says that I haven't had it long enough for there to be damage. But still, I would rather be safe than sorry. The doctor who wanted to do an endoscopy scared me so bad that I might have stomach cancer that I just couldn't deal with him anymore, so I went to this other doctor who is very patient and spent an hour and a half with me the first time I went asking me all kinds of questions. I appreciate that she isn't radical and jumping to conclusions, but I just wonder why every one else has an endoscopy.

Glad all looks good! I think your doctor is probably right! Now you can heal knowing there are no major issues. And you lost a little weight, which should help with the issue anyway. Keep the faith.

Oh ChattDana great news on the results. I am sorry thatyour family is angry with you for your doubts....it is only normal to have doubts especially after all you have been through, but with your OCD and anxiety it can exacerbate it even more. It is better to do the tests that you have had done first because you always want to go the less invasive route first. And if that shows anything then they would go to the next step. You don't want to have an endoscopy and find out that the test is normal. The thing is it is invasive and there are risks with an endoscopy but very rare. Plus the doctor has to show that you need the endoscopy from your tests that you just had done and if that is normal there is no reason to get that done. Be reassured that the tests they did would have shown a problem which would have led to an endoscopy. Not everyone needs one. I have had a few but I have shown problems with the test you had gone through so that is why I had them done. I was a Nurse before I became disabled so rest assured I am well aware of the routine tests. Can I ask you a question and please don't be offended...but can the weight loss have anything to do with your anxiety...has any dr mentioned that to you? I don't want to negate your pain etc but sometimes anxiety can cause weight loss as well. I hope you continue to heal daily and that you are having a better day.

Hugs!

Diane

Thanks so much for the support prayinglots--you're right--keep the faith!
Dianne, it is not offensive at all to ask me about the anxiety and weight loss--I know my anxiety causes me to lose weight. When I get anxious, I can't eat and my metabolism speeds way up because of my nerves shaking. I've been through this so many times, every time I have a terrible spell of nerves, I lose about 10 pounds, then when I feel better again and can eat, I gain it back. I know I lost weight this time because of the anxiety and because of the gastritis, but the doctor wouldn't listen to me. Thank you so much for the encouragement here and on my hemorrhoid post. It really makes me feel better since I trust your expertise in nursing. Thank you!!

aww hon ...it must be awful what you go through.....no one should have to go through it. I just hope you are getting the help with it. Also I am upset the dr doesn't relly hear you...what I would suggest is write a letter or note and explain your feelings and symptoms ...when it is on paper they need to address it because it is legal documentation and he/she would get in trouble for not responding to it....just a thought. I am saying a prayer for you that you continue to heal each day and that you get all the help you rightfully deserve.

Hugs!

Diane

I am surprised your Dr didn't do an endoscopy. I had stomach pains and weight lose an it was horrible. My GI Dr not only did an endoscopy he had me swallow a camera pill and I had to wear a pack all day and it took a zillion pictures. That's where he found pictures after pictures of ulcers and sores running all through from my esophagus to my large intestine. As for your Dr saying you only had your symptoms for a few months.... that's too long for anyone. I always say we are our own advocates and too many times we put our lives in their hands. I have been through a few GI Dr's because I felt some were not taking me serious as to my issues. I'm glad I found the right one for me. My Dr's share the same office but it was my gut instinct that told me something was not right. I'm sorry your family isn't supporting you in this matter. I'm glad to hear your barrium test came back negative but I know you have read my post cause you responded to me. (Thank you:) but I have had several endoscopy's and they do change. I'm proof of that unfortunately. If your gut tells you something is not right seek out another GI DR. I lost 35 pounds and it sure wasn't over stress. It was from not being able to swallow... when I could swallow it came right back up...I only ate soft foods and even at that I still had a hard time. Just my opinion, you should have had an endoscopy done for a biopsy to make sure there wasn't something hidden. I wish you the best of luck on what your decision is. I have family that have said a few hurtful things to me but it's my body and I know when something isn't right. My hubby totally supports me in all my decisions cause he knows what I go through. Just a question... do you cough a lot at night or while your sleeping?

((HUGS))