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My doc. put me on AcipHex 20mg.
He gave me a cream for the hemmorhoids (I asked for it!) and told me to take fibercon (I'm taking Benefiber cause it works for me!)
He didn't specify which meds caused it. I'm on his whole regimen of meds.......he likes to dole em' out. I'm on clarinex and singulair for allergies, flonase (a steroid nasal spray) and Astelin (another nasal spray...I was on Afrin too), Amoxicillin, pulmicort 4 puffs twice a day (I'm not taking it at the moment because my asthma seems under control and those meds are dangerous!), and that's it.
He didn't mention much about diet either. No spicy foods, no alcohol and no caffeine (I don't do any of the above anyway!) I did some research on my own....turns out you aren't supposed to eat heavy foods either!
He didn't mention anything about reducing stress. Any ideas? I did do Mike's hypno tapes a while back.....I'll have to ask ShawnEric if I can start them again! In the meantime...any ideas would be great!
Thank you so much for responding and for your caring and concern...with this board to help me get through...I'm sure I'll be ok! 
Hope all is well with you...wishing you and your fam health and happiness for the holidays!
Love,
Ruchie
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Re: ANSWERS!
#33953 - 12/28/03 09:14 AM
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Bevvy
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Ruchie, you sweetie you! First of all, there is nothing to apologize for! Secondly, you're right -- I am a fan.
THIRD: I'd change doctors. Don't be pushed aside by a lousy doctor who has no time for you and wants to move on to the next victim. I hate that. You're not well and you need someone who will help you. If your current doctor won't do it, then find another who will. It's important. I honestly believe that there ARE doctors out there who care. Don't give up. And don't accept less than what you deserve.
Bev.
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Thanks Bev!!!!
So you really think I can find a good doc? I hope you're right......
Maybe I will keep trying! If I do...I'll let you know how I make out!
Thank you again......
P.S. How are YOU doing?
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Ruchie
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Thank you so much! I'm so glad I met you on the boards...you're really super! You're always there for everyone!
I hope you had a fantastic holiday!
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Ruchie
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Wow! Thank you for such an in-depth response! I can tell you really care!!!
My doc didn't tell me what kind of ulcer I have! (Read re: ANSWERS!) He DId tell me to stay away from fruits and veggies! I'm not sure what to do........
He wants me to eat bread and oats, etc...not whole grain...and to stay FAR AWAY from fruits and veggies! That's what he told me to do! The BRAT diet. (Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). I complained that I have a yeast infection that just won't quit (had it for 2 months now!) and I don't want any sugar or yeast in my bod. He was like "too bad! This is what you gotta eat..." (He wasn't so mean about it...just quite unsympathetic).
I would be thrilled if I could eat my pureed fruits and veggies again...and my veggie juices....and especially cabbage juice! LOL (Spinach juice is my fav though!) LOL
I decided not to take the emds the doc gave me...I'm doing aloe vera juice instead. I'm still trying to avoid yeast and sugar....I've been eating rice with Tamari sauce, potatoes, gluten free cookies, and yeast-gluten-sugar free bread! (It's not so tasty...but it should help keep my tummy and yeast infection at bay!)
Am I crazy for not taking the AcipHex he prescribed?
Thanks again for caring so much Shellsbells! I hope you nd your family have a wonderful and healthy year!
Love,
Ruchie
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Thanks Barb!
I'm wondering if our resident nurse-to-be has any advie on the subject of ulcers?
Thakns for the well-wishes.....I hope you and your family have a healthy and happy year!
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Ruchie
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Hi Ruchie,
How many different doctors have you been to? Have your results come back about Celic?
I do agree with Bev about good doctors. There are alot of good doctors out there and my doctor included. I didn't find him right away either, plus my preference is a woman doctor and I settled on a male who I believe is younger than me. Talk about feeling old. 
My suggestion is keep a dairy of your symptoms, what time of day do you feel worse, which foods make you feel worse, how you sleep, list of your meds, and so on.
Hope this is helpful and you feel better soon and get your questions answered.
Hugs to you!!!!
Barb
One more thought. Find a young doctor right out of med school, because he/she will not have a large patient load and will beable to spend more time with you.
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I have no advice on ulcers. Sorry - I'm that far into my schooling. 
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Barb,
Thanks!
We're a no on celiac according to blood tests and my upper endoscopy. In the past year I've been to 3 GI's and 4 GP's.
What a great idea--to find someone right out of med school! How do you know if that is a person's situation? Can you ask their secretary?
I just hope my hubby is supportive of another doc....he's having a hard time through all of this! Everyday I suggest something else--I can't help it! I want to be well so badly! I've even suggested going to Chicago...Dr. Mercola, an MD. and a naturopath practices there! I feel like I should go to the best specialists...my health is worth it, right?!
Thanks Barb! I'll let you know what hubby and I decide! Wish me luck approaching him!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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My insurance plan has a Nurse Direct progam that helps people find a doctor. If you have a program like this you can call and tell them you want a doctor who treats patients with IBS or other digestive orders. Information should also be available about age and how long they have practiced.
My GI's office recommended my current GP, because they were impressed with him and also suggested him because he was just out of med school. My GI's office feels newer doctors have more knowlege about nutrition and drugs than older ones.
My GP was the first one who suggested I keep a dairy of my food and how it effects me. This was at the same time I discovered Heather's book. I'm really happy with my doctor and he follows up with me every six months, which I've found others doctors don't. My last visit was two weeks ago and he said I'll see in six months, unless you are having problems make sure you make an appt.
Do your own research before you see a new doctor. The health clinic I use also has a list of their doctors on line and gives a brief bio of each doctor.
Good luck!!
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