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ibs caused by pernicious anemia

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I have had a lot of pain in the upper left abdomen. sometimes it goes across to right side and also straight through to the back. I have had several blood tests, gene tests, ct scans ultra sounds upper gi etc. I have been diagnossed by several doctors and specialists from Gerd (didn't have any heart burn but lots of gas and bloating) one said splenic flexor syndrom. one said celiac but blood test and gene test for it came out negative, one said gastritis which I have been doing fod map diet and scd diet and logging what I eat, some naturals but not too much help. Now the last gastro specialists said that I have an autoimmune problem as he could see that I have vitilego already. He did some different tests and said that I don't have celiac but the I am probably sensitive to gluten anyhow, He also said my test came back that I have pernicious anemia and need to take b 12 everyday for the rest of my life. Said pernicious anemia is autoimmune and it will cause a lot of problems both with nerves and intestinal. told me I have IBS because of this. I'm to the point I don't know who or what to believe anymore. Everyday is just a hit or miss when it comes to what I put into my mouth. I'm currious as to if there is anyone else here that has pernicious anemia that is causeing all these symptoms? If it is autoimmune I'll never be well but will just have to live with it and keep the pain, nausea, gas etc to a minimum the best way I can.

jacobdo77
jacobdo77
If you have pernicious anemia, it was caused by Obvious Hypochlorhydria or Achlorhydria. Both of these conditions cause malabsorption. If you are taking your B-12. in capsule form, it is will be almost worthless. Hypochlorhydria and Achlorhydria stops the stomachs parietal cells, that produce the hydrochloric acid from producing acid. When this occurs virtually everything you eat is dumped out to the stomach, before it is broken down, sterilized and converted. The parietal cells also produce the intrinsic factor, which is necessary for the absorption of B-vitamins in the small bowel. When no acid is being produced there is also no intrinsic factor being produced. If you are going to take B-Vitamins, they must be in liquid form. When they enter the mouth, especially under the tongue they are immediately absorbed. By the way Hypochlorhydria and Achlorhydria can be caused aging, antibiotics, PPIs, cancer drugs, and many other chemical medications. Find out more check out www.digestiveblog.com.
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jacobdo77, thanks for the reply. I researched what you said here. A lot of it does describe me to a T and what all I have been given. antibiotics, ppi's h blockers etc. I did the burp test for acid. I repeated it several times as a friend suggested. I never was able to burp. She suggested I take digestive enzymes which I am doing and they do help a bit. Now after reading up on what you sent me I understand more and think low acid IS my problem. What do you think of taking this?

The third approach is to take betaine hydrochloride. This is available in capsules, which need to be taken with food and the dose adjusted according to the response. I suggest that people start off with one capsule initially and build up to, maybe, four or five capsules depending on the size of the meal and the response to treatment. Often in the longer term with the correct diet (low glycemic index, low allergy potential, smaller meals), getting rid of helicobacter pylori, and correct gut flora this cures the chronic gastritis and the stomach is again able to produce acid normally.

I can buy this on amazon. I have been tested for H pylori and I do not have a problem there. My diet now is low glycemic and I do eat small meals. I have also been pumping myself up with plenty of probiotics along with the b12. Now I am wondering if I should be taking my multiple vitamins in a liquid form.