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Try using a juicer and broth based soups. I couldn't eat after having jaw surgery for months. It's easy on stomach with almost no solids and it's great to flush your system.4
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The thing about being lactose intolerant is that there’s milk in a lot of things you don’t expect such as bread and packaged snacks, so it could be sneaking into your diet in ways you don’t realize. If you’re really sensitive, that could be affecting you. Maybe you need lactaid pills before meals just to be safe?0
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missysippy930 wrote: »I think you should call back the clinic and ask to speak with a physician’s assistant, if not the doctor. Explain your situation. That’s too long to have to wait. Did the receptionist indicate why your appointment had to be canceled at the last minute?
Or another possibility - I don't know where you live but here in Canada pharmacists can now write prescriptions for minor ailments, and in case they can be good sources of advice on other issues. It might be worth calling in to talk with yours and see if they can offer any suggestions?1 -
staticsplit wrote: »If you're lactose intolerant, does boost/ensure not have milk?
Definitely advocate to see another doctor sooner. My gp also has same day emergency appointments if you call first thing in the am.
It does but it is considered safe for lactose intolerance and it doesn't bother me at all.
I did call and got an appointment with another physician in the practice - I guess mine is on vacation for a couple weeks.2 -
Tha ks everyone for the responses. I think I will push for them to check my gallbladder among other things. I called and apparently my PCP is on vacation, guess it must have been a surprise vacation for her to have canceled appointments.
I did make an appointment for this Thursday morning with another physician in the practice, so only 1 more day of Boosts as meals for me, although I will say they're surprisingly tasty.10 -
I am relieved that you are seeing a doctor sooner rather than later. Fingers crossed that it turns out to be something relatively easy to fix.5
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Update: the appointment went well. The provider I saw actually had a GI background. Even though it was supposed to be a 15 minute appointment, she spent about 45 minutes making sure she noted all my symptoms, family history, and talking about what tests she thought were necessary. She was a bit concerned because my BP was low (100/70) that I am dehydrated but told me to just drink more electrolytes.
She ordered bloodwork that included a CBC with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel, A1C, Celiac profile, and TSH just in case. I have a referral to a GI doctor.
She said my symptoms are most consistent with post-viral gastroparesis, but that a GI doc needs to do an endoscopy to properly diagnose.
For now I stick to bland foods, Pedialyte, Boost, Zantac twice a day, Immodium after every loose stool, and a probiotic until I see the GI.16 -
So relieved that you were given an appropriate exam and that you're heading towards a result. ❤3
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Lillymoo01 wrote: »Look up the symptoms of gallstones and see if that is a possibility. If so then eating small meals and limiting fats might help ease symptoms until you see the doctor, or at least give you an idea of when you should seek more urgent attention.
From personal experience: I was thinking exactly the same. I'm currently keeping my fats at below 50g per day but will probably have to go lower than that.1 -
Great that the Doc took you seriously and that you’re getting the care you deserve!1
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When my gastroparesis was really bad, I was pretty much living on a blend of lemon-lime Gatorade and Syntrax Nectar protein in Roadside Lemonade flavor. Protein, electrolytes, a little sugar for carbs....Kept me from literally falling over for a few months.0
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