ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I have had the runs for six weeks. Also have bad stomach ache frequently. Went to see the gastro doc at BK Hospital here in CM . Initially she put me on 2 lots of antibiotics for 3 weeks Cevit being the main one. The tablets did not cure the problem so she gave me a CT Scan and said the results were "unclear" and I needed a "special" endoscopy that was only available at Shriphat Hospital. This endoscope can apparently see what other endoscopy in CM cannot and costs 30k. So I had it done Monday, doc said in a very brief conversation that he could find nothing wrong, but had taken a biopsy just to check. But I still have acute dioreah and stomach pain. He said I did not need a colonoscopy as I only had one 20 months ago. So what now? I am pretty much housebound, I have to sit down to pee as I "go" when I pee. Anybody with similar experience or ideas of what to do next? I am due to see the doctor at Shriphat again Monday week but I can't wait that long and he is not my usual gastro doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 What are you eating? Has anyone analysed a stool sample? It sounds to me like you may have acquired a parasitic infection, such as giardia or cryptospiridia. Such infections AFAIK are not treatable with conventional antibiotics, in fact they may make the diarrhea worse. I would suggest asking Sheryl. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 whats ya diet now ?? and safe water ,,,any electrolyte ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, 3NUMBAS said: whats ya diet now ?? and safe water ,,,any electrolyte ?? IMO the only safe drinking water here is water I have boiled myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 some drink rain water which lacks minerals etc which may or may not be boiled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said: whats ya diet now ?? and safe water ,,,any electrolyte ?? Diet is eggs, white bread, mashed potato, bananas. My wife filters the water but I prefer to drink bottled water. Yes taking electrolyte once a day as I feel quite week, I can't even walk round my moo Baan right now before I got sick I could do it four times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 eggs yolks maybe too fatty for ya dry rice ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, nigelforbes said: Alcohol? None since I came down with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, ThaiPauly said: Diet is eggs, white bread, mashed potato, bananas. My wife filters the water but I prefer to drink bottled water. Yes taking electrolyte once a day as I feel quite week, I can't even walk round my moo Baan right now before I got sick I could do it four times Apart from the eggs, a high carb diet. Not good for Type 2 diabetes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted November 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said: eggs yolks maybe too fatty for ya dry rice ??? I must be doing something wrong, I have poached eggs or an omelet every day for breakfast, and I am as regular as clockwork. Eggs are more protein than fat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Apart from the eggs, a high carb diet. Not good for Type 2 diabetes. It's what Google recommends I eat for my problem My diebetis is under control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 I have had Ulcerative Colitis for ten years. I take Salafalk every day but have increased my dose ×4 My gastro doctor suggested this but it does not seem to have made any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 53 minutes ago, Lacessit said: What are you eating? Has anyone analysed a stool sample? It sounds to me like you may have acquired a parasitic infection, such as giardia or cryptospiridia. Such infections AFAIK are not treatable with conventional antibiotics, in fact they may make the diarrhea worse. I would suggest asking Sheryl. Yes a stool sample was the first thing they asked for but initially I went about the stomach pain and the stool analysis was OK then, but I have not given one since the dioreah commenced. Think I will have to have one in my next visit to the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Apart from what you eat , has the time you eat changed and if you skip a meal does it effect you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the jungle Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Try eating things that are green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, Denim said: Apart from what you eat , has the time you eat changed and if you skip a meal does it effect you ? I try and eat 3 times daily, but small portions. I was on a keto diet with time restricted eating (18/6) 2 months before all this started. Don't know if that could have anything to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underthesky Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I've had stomach issues in recent years. What has helped is eliminating various foods from my diet. A low-FODMAP diet may help you: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fodmap-diet-what-you-need-to-know I went with a very basic diet to begin with, before reintroducing old favourites. Some of those favourites proved too much for my stomach so they are now on the 'avoid list'. In my case, giving up carbs completely and going on a ketogenic diet has me in a much-improved state 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 hours ago, ThaiPauly said: Yes a stool sample was the first thing they asked for but initially I went about the stomach pain and the stool analysis was OK then, but I have not given one since the dioreah commenced. Then that needs to be done first. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Wait for the biopsy result and keep drinking fluids to avoid dehydration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 11 hours ago, In the jungle said: Try eating things that are green. Hence your username ????. On a (more) serious note: Anything green just does not taste good to me. Unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Stop milk products. Eat totally different for a week to find out if the food is the reason. It could be a parasite but also any allergie. Several different doctors should be seen. Allergic tests, other opinions. It can be fixed but you need to invest in your health to find it out. So: Go to new doctors until diagnosed! No youngster doctors. Look for an old one with experience. Try Ganaton pills and go also to a Chinese medicine shop. But dont use medics at the same time. Food poisoning not cured? 7/11 has some drinking medicine for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the jungle Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, moogradod said: Hence your username ????. On a (more) serious note: Anything green just does not taste good to me. Unfortunately. I have never liked greens since I was a child but still eat them. Yummy, broccoli again ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 13 hours ago, ThaiPauly said: Yes a stool sample was the first thing they asked for but initially I went about the stomach pain and the stool analysis was OK then, but I have not given one since the dioreah commenced. Think I will have to have one in my next visit to the hospital. The reason I raised the possibility of a parasite was my former boss acquired giardia on a trip to the USA, and his symptoms were identical to yours. It's also worth noting it took doctors in Australia about 3 months to diagnose his illness correctly, with one highly qualified physician claiming it was psychosomatic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Lacessit said: The reason I raised the possibility of a parasite was my former boss acquired giardia on a trip to the USA, and his symptoms were identical to yours. It's also worth noting it took doctors in Australia about 3 months to diagnose his illness correctly, with one highly qualified physician claiming it was psychosomatic. Thanks, I contacted my local pharmacy and they do not have any Do you happen to know the name? I will try my doctor next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, ThaiPauly said: Thanks, I contacted my local pharmacy and they do not have any Do you happen to know the name? I will try my doctor next If you are seeking medications to combat a parasite, I would strongly urge you to get a positive result from testing first. Using a drug for a non-existent condition might actually make things worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrya Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Why not try some probiotics or probiotic-rich foods. Sauerkraut, natural yogurt, kimchi, more veggies .. Also I found that quality vitamin D supplements were useful. I would also decrease the carbs and add some more fats instead. I have had multiple bouts of loose stool during the last few years. Doctors found no reasons (as usual). Had to cure myself which I managed to do. Health services are becoming more and more useless. They are like robots working from a script not trying to go out of their way to find causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) UC flaring up again, although I do see you are still on medication for it? Had UC for some 15 years but in remission for some years and my diet is terrible, according to the mainstream. No fruit, vegetables never drink water directly. Is it possible your UC meds may need changing? Edited December 1, 2022 by Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, moogradod said: Hence your username ????. On a (more) serious note: Anything green just does not taste good to me. Unfortunately. Same here apart from garden peas. I could never eat sprouts, cabbage, lettuce etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 try FUGUCAR tablet......take one but do not drink alcohol after taking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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