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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 10:52:58 AM
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Hi everyone, thanks so much for your prayers. After having the dreaded scope ran, the dr. said I had 2 ulcers in my esophagus and my duodenum is swollen and inflamed, which is the bottom part of my stomach that goes to my intestines I think. ??? I'm feeling much better. My diet has changed too. The dr. told my hubby that I was far too young to have these problems and that he usually finds this in people sixty and older. I'm only 45. I am addicted to diet mt. dew. Grrrr, this has been hard to give up but I believe it's been the biggest part of my problem. Thanks again for your prayers!!!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
www.mikkijo.etsy.com
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 11:00:56 AM
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Well, thankfully you have found out the problem, and if giving up the diet Mountain Dew will be difficult, at least you should feel so much better that you can keep yourself motivated to find a new favorite beverage to drink instead!
Thanks for sharing the news!
Jo
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 11:04:46 AM
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| Glad to hear from you Mikki!!!Many many hugs and a real speedy recovery!! |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 11:28:51 AM
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What a relief huh Mikki??? So glad its something you can deal with.
NANCY JO
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 12:07:29 PM
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mikki dear .. you take good care of YOU! hugs, frannie
p.s. if you ever need to jus' get away from it all for a few days .. come for a restful vacation-ette here .. xo
True Friends, Frannie
FREEDOM VALLEY FARM
KENTUCKY
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 2:39:48 PM
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Good for you, Mikki! Feel better fast! I wonder why the diet kind is worse?
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 6:09:51 PM
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Mikki Jo,
So glad that you now know what is going on. Know that you are on your way to healing now. Very glad to see your post.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 7:22:06 PM
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Sounds like thing are looking up for you, Mikki Jo!! Yay. It has been a long, long summer for you, hasn't it? You deserve a break. :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 8:41:07 PM
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So good to hear from you Mikki and thrilled to hear your health news can be fixed! We were rooting for you girl! May you continue to heal and feel good soon!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 03:48:17 AM
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| Ditto to what the earlier gals have said. Wonderful news that it is easily manageable! Hugs, Nance |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 05:59:21 AM
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Dear Mikki. Change your diet if the doctor tells you to. you want this to heal and never come back. I know someone who had reflux so bad and drank soda all the time to help settle his tummy. In the end, he died of esophogeal cancer at 69. Soda does damage. If your doctor tells you to give it up, do it. try green tea by Arizona. it tastes good, no bubbles and even contains anti-oxidants. Of course, water is the best choice of all. Maybe over time you can change. Life is change. It is inevitable. good luck and know that you want to heal most importantly.
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 06:39:01 AM
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Mikki, I am so glad it turned out to be acid reflux and not anything
worse. I have lived with this for years. I also had an ulcer in my esophogus. It was the most painful thing that I know, you can attest to that. The medicines will do wonders for you. It sounds like you were on your way to a dueodenum ulcer also. Pop or any carbonated drinks are not good, you know that now. So I am sure you have already switched to something else. Let me tell you the water bottle can be additive too!!At least we don't get the pain from it! It helps dilute the stomach acids too. I was young when that started for me too, about 39. Another thing that really doesn't help is stress. I know you have had your share too. Once you start to heal and get yourself back to normal you will feel great. You may end up on the acid stoppers for a long time. I am still on them, still doing fine. Truthfully I could care less, if taking a pill a day helps keep it under control that is fine with me. Have you lost weight since this started? I sure did, I looked awful for awhile. It really takes its toll on you. What causes the ulcer is the acid wearing away the tissue of your esophugus. It damages the tissues and can cause cancer if left untreated. I am so happy you are feeling better already. I know that was the way I was too. Isn't it just wonderful not to be in pain 24 hours a day? Take really good care of yourself physically and emotionally. They walk hand in hand. God Bless.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 07:14:23 AM
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Mikki,
I'm so glad your test is over, and you have something you can do to help treat yourself! Sounds like you've been in a lot of pain. I hope you're soon feeling much better.
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
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Kelly43
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
NJ
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 07:21:22 AM
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Mikki, Soooooooo glad you're doing better. I have reflux too but haven't had any ulcers. I'd be interested in what your Dr. has changed about your diet. Just glad there is something you can do about it.
Kelly |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 07:57:41 AM
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So happy to hear that you are on the mend and feeling better.I sure wish you luck with the Mtn Dew, and please let me know how you are doing it!! I too have a horrid Pepsi habit that I'm trying to cut out of my life, but boy does it ever have a hold on me!! Any hoo, I hope you're having less and less pain and are much more comfortable now. Hugs, Lu
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 08:03:54 AM
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Hi, Mikki! Glad you're doing better. I understand your pain. Me and Diet Coke are best friends! Just happy things are working out better for you!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2007 : 10:00:39 AM
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Thanks so much for your prayers and thoughts and so much awesome encouragement. You gals are the best!!!! I have been drinking apple juice and water and some grape juice. A lot of fruits and veggies, no grease or fatty foods. No spicy or tomato paste, sauces ect. No acidic beverages or fruits. I feel much better, and I don't really miss the diet mt. dew. The meds help too, I feel so much better. Hope you all are having a wonderful week!!!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
www.mikkijo.etsy.com
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Sep 13 2007 : 10:10:14 AM
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Mikki- I am so glad you are feeling better! *hugs* Hopefully you will continue to get better and will never have to go through that again!
Alee
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2007 : 11:04:17 AM
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So glad to hear you are doing much better Mikki Jo! May each day bring you closer to the old you, well in your case the young you! Love ya!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2007 : 2:01:31 PM
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Glad you are doing much better, yippeee
You go girl, glad to hear it is helping.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Shirlaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Shirley
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2007 : 4:51:48 PM
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Get well soon Mikki Jo. I hope you can still eat chocolate. I am a chocoholic and it would be the death of me of I had to give it up.
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Update from dr.
