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Savage, MN

I know with the endo belly/gut dysbiosis stuff, our stomach HCL can be really low, and our stomach lining can be weak.

I’ve had trouble the past few years digesting food, especially meat. I took Betaine HCL Pepsin for awhile that initially took care of my symptoms and I was able to finally digest food again on my own.

Recently, my acid reflux is coming back and getting worse and worse. I am very fatigued, get headaches, my stomach burns, feels like I constantly have to eat to not be… read more

October 4, 2021
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Let me know how it goes! I found a good GI doctor my sister in law used who did every test a colonoscopy and endoscopy he was super thorough! So I may go see him and just do a full work up! Otherwise it’s stress and or my BC 🤪

October 6, 2021
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

It is definitely the worst part. Yuck!

When I had excision, I was on fluids the day prior and then drank one bottle of citrate of magnesium and used two fleet enemas. I didn't mind that. I chased the citrate with vitamin water.

October 12, 2021
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Oh I’m sorry! Yeah prep is the worst part I’m told. My mom is a retired GI nurse (I know too much about it)…

October 11, 2021
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I'm happy your sister is able to have a colonoscopy. I throw up every I'm given. Including Miralax and Gatorade. I can't stand it.

October 7, 2021
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I don't know. I'm being tested.

October 6, 2021

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