Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: QueenofReds3 on November 10, 2020, 10:42:04 AM
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Hello all.I was wondering if anyone can help? I had a barium swallow X-ray a week ago to look for any abnormalities as I started to have pain when swallowing food. Since after the procedure I have had a upset stomach with wind and diarrhoea and bad cramping. I spoke to the doctor when getting the results of the x ray which did not show anything but because I am still having slight pain wants me to go for a gastroscopy ( cannot wait!), anyway I mentioned the stomach issues and the doctor did not seem to concerned but I think she wanted to sort one problem at a time. Has anyone else had issues with their bowels after the barium? Or it could be a stomach bug. I am so fed up. I have lost 5 pounds in the last week.
Thank you in advance.
QOR. Xx
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I would ring the Dept. and ask the question. If this is 'within normal limits' and the scan hasn't shown up anything untoward, you may not require any more investigations.
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Thank you CLKD. I never thought about ringing the department themselves.😊.
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Years ago one would be given a sheet of pros and cons as 1 left the Dept. Let us know?
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My son has had barium swallows and the common side effect each time is constipation not diarrhoea so I wonder if you have picked up a tummy bug?
Taz x
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Thanks Taz
Cannot get through to the dept. That’s what I am starting to think. Just wish it would hurry up and go, took a Imodium just to stop cramps.
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Hello
I just thought I would update. My stomach issues are finally in the mend. I think it was a bug. The X-ray dept seemed to think the barium would have the opposite effect so ruled that out.
Also the swallowing problem has also miraculously disappeared, was this connected?.. Very strange. I am now not sure seeing that the barium swallow did not show up anything whether I should have the endoscopy that the doctor wanted to do as a precaution. If I can avoid having the procedure then I will😩xx
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Is there any rush? If there's nil of note on the swallow?
If you feel better I would Get On ;-) at least until the New Year.
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Thanks CLKD. Xx
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Do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress? It's easy to 4get especially at this time of year. I often bump a part of me and think "I won't know where the bruise came from tomorrow" ::)
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Hi FrannyB.
That was me! I had six days of it. My stomach is still a little grumbly but I can go out without the panic!
CLKD. I need to look at my diet and keep a diary. I am very lazy when it comes to looking after myself and I have told my family I am going to give myself some TLC. I have 3 adults working from home her and it’s mum mum mum all the time. I love them but keep praying for them to go back to the office when safe😊xx
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Make a rota mayB. Have that chat round the table with a cuppa ........... because you are home doesn't mean that you are available ;-).