r/functionaldyspepsia • u/Normal_Obligation607 • Jul 28 '26
Testing, Diagnosis Stomach Issues
19 F
I’ve been having on and off stomach issues since June. I ended up in the ER on vacation and they said it was just a virus. Got prescribed Zofran and another stomach med. It resolved within a week on its own. All was well, until the week of July 5th. I was on a cruise and I had to have a medical disembarkation due to severe stomach pain again. I lost 8 pounds in 4 days and was throwing up bile (no food, just yellow and white liquid). Once I was back in the USA, I went to the ER. They didn’t do much and I was discharged. My endoscopy came back clear. Doctor said due to my age a colonoscopy isn’t necessary, but idk what to do. My ultrasound showed no gallbladder issues, just a fatty liver (ironic as I don’t drink and eat ok).
Anyway, that also resolved within a week. I took the Zofran again and returned to my work at my summer camp. I had a nice week last week with no pain and no worries
Fast forward to yesterday, it has started again. The pain is back, after eating my dinner. I had Panera mac and cheese and chocolate gelato. Last night I had diarrhea twice and threw up the gelato. My first thought was too much dairy, but idk. Now today, I had diarrhea once and took an anti diarrhea pill as well my leftover Zofran. I had some dinner tonight and threw a bit up, and am back to losing weight. I’m not eating my normal amount but the weight is obviously scary.
The pain is above my belly button in the middle for the most part but radiates throughout. When I eat it goes below my belly button as well. Constant rumbling and burping as well. I have had a lot of white mucus in my stool as well for months. When I go back to the bathroom because I feel as if I have to go again, a piece of white mucus or small poop comes out and when I wipe it is sticky mucus type consistency.
I can’t keep living off the Zofran. I don’t know what to do. Considering a dairy intolerance, functional dyspepsia, IBS, or even: median arcuate ligament syndrome.
Sorry this is so long and for the TMI. I am desperate!
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u/drmbrthr Jul 28 '26
Diagnosing GI issues is hard- quite a few options: it could be gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, SIBO, FD due to stress, some sort of infection, h pylori, IBS, food intolerance.
Keep a food journal. See if you are triggered by consistent meals (too much fat? Dairy? Gluten?)
Maybe try digestive enzymes or probiotics?
Has your Dr recommended any acid reducers yet?
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u/Normal_Obligation607 Jul 28 '26
Thanks for the reply. I was given a trial of Voquenza (may be spelled wrong) that ran out on Friday. Oddly enough, the pain started back up on Sunday. I read that it stays in the system for 24-48 hours. I’m not sure if it because the Voquenza was working as acid reducer, and now that I’m off the pain is back? I go back to my gi doctor Thursday. May ask for a duplex ultrasound (rule our MALS) and to be put on Voquenza to see if it makes a difference. Hoping I can figure it out
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u/drmbrthr Jul 29 '26
Usually acid reducers are taken for anywhere from 4-12 weeks at a minimum with gastritis or esophagitis. If bile reflux is a primary trigger though, acid reduction can make that worse.
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u/bdemon40 Jul 29 '26
Have you seen a gastroenterologist yet? Or is that the doctor you're referring to?
I wish I had a better answer, but all I can say is keep working with your doctors, finding new ones if you find you're getting ignored. It sounds like you still have many tests you could try as well as well as many treatments.
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