Hi all
CKLD, I'm not sure what you are asking? I mean we all know where our stomachs are, so is it something else?
Anyway, I went to the doctors yesterday, he had a feel of my tummy asked some questions and said that he agrees that it is likely to be gastritis, but arranged for me to have some blood tests too. One of the tests was for the h.pylori, but I didn't think that was a blood test? It was on a separate sheet too, so I am wondering if it was just missed by the nurse? Anyway, he has given me some more Omeprazole, but it is 20mg rather than the 10mg you buy over the counter. I will take them for 28 days, and hopefully that will allow my stomach to heal. I still need to be careful about what I eat, as it feels "delicate", and I do get nausea at times. The blood tests will take a week, and I am just hoping they all come back clear and there is nothing more serious going on.
The doctor was very nice, and we talked a little bit about my anxiety. He asked if I had tried medication for it, and when I told him that I was scared of medicines, he gor me a referral to a counselor in a couple of weeks. so, I will try that first. I cant go on like this in a constant state of dread, thats for sure.
Lastly (and not related to this thread), I plucked up the courage to ask him for some Vagifem, and he agreed straight away, and was sooo kind. He said straight away that the amount of hormones in it is very very small about the same as taking 2 pills a year, and he also prescribed my some replens as well, as he thought it would be good. I felt really lifted coming out of the surgery with that script in my hand!
rebel, I know exactly how you feel, I am the same. And with all of the aches and pains it makes it a scary time. I really hope that the counseling can help me to break the cycle. As soon as I am reassured about one thing, something comes along to take its place. It is exhausting isn't it? I do find it helpful to talk on here though,