Thanks--I know I need to have more tests done. I've discovered that after following heather's diet, I'm actually having more attacks than normal. Perhaps gluten intolerance is a factor? It's simply getting enough money together to have the tests done that is a problem...
I've been doing research on the internet for years--yet another reason I feel that it is unlikely I actually have IBS. I simply don't have the bowel problems most people with IBS have--and using the bathroom actually makes my symptoms worse on occasion. I have never noticed improvement after using the bathroom. Anyway, I've looked up every digestive ailment I can think of, and have found that I have symptoms for a lot of things, but no matter how many times the specialist tells me it can't be my gallbladder, that's what my symptoms match most closely.
I have tried several medications. Can't remember them all, but I have had aciphex. Didn't help a bit. My doctors had me try a couple of other antacid prescriptions, but none helped. Tried muscle relaxants and anti-depressants, but none of those helped, either. In fact, one muscle relaxant brought on an minor attack, and I had my worst attack ever settle in after taking some antacids in hopes they would relieve the painful burning. (a full 13 hours of breathtaking agony--and of course we were on vacation in the middle of nowhere and hadn't a clue where a hospital even was). So, no help there...
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