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Q: Disgestive Problem
asked by: vjj1965 on September 15th, 2005
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I have had a disgestive problem for about a month and a half and have lost 20 pounds. I have had a series of tests done, ct scan of abdomen, ultrasound, chest xray, endoscopy, and my hand has been poked many times from the numerous blood tests. So far, every test normal, except fatty liver, enlarged spleen, and slightly high hemoglobin.

I have a very slight pain just above my right rib cage, but I have completely lost my appetite and don't feel like eating or drinking. Now, when I wake up in the morning, I feel like I have gerd radiating up my esophagus causing chest pain and my throat could almost swell shut, but no heartburn.

I am worried there is a problem with my liver or there is something yet to be found causing these problems. Gallbladder was ruled out by ct scan and md and says I don't have symptoms. Gi doctor said he is concerned about weight loss and hemoglobin being high. My md said it was barely high and was because I have not been drinking as much.

Fatigue has been a real problem and I can sleep about 12 hours a day.

Does anyone have any similar symptoms or thoughts on this? I thank you.
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JGP
replied on February 5th, 2006
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Gee,

i just posted a similar story today....I have been extremely fatigued for the past three months...And I have chest pains that are not cardiac, but they take away my appetite....I have some gastritis.

I am most fatigued, this is affecting me greatly...Hope your problem is resolving.

Jgp
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sandyallen
replied on February 5th, 2006
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Hi there! Could it be stress? I know that I get that way too when I am under a lot of stress and anxiety or depression.
Good luck to you, I do hope they find out with you soon. We are here for you!
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JGP
replied on February 5th, 2006
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Hi,

thanks for answering so quickly....Could be....The tough part is that testing shows nothing...I think there is no clinical test for stress related reactions that your body is going thru..

Jgp
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JGP
replied on February 5th, 2006
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Hi,

thanks for answering so quickly....Could be....The tough part is that testing shows nothing...I think there is no clinical test for stress related reactions that your body is going thru..

Jgp
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