HELP

Not really a question , just things I have been through. Had the Nissan surgery for Gurd (gerd) and hitatial  hernia.  Knew within 2 weeks something was wrong. Went back to the surgeon, the gastrologist more then 10 times trying to get help. Each time I was told it was a major surgery, etc. Then landed in the hospital for a week due to blood in the stool and horrible pain in my right rib cage.That doctor I found out later was friends with the surgeon and the gastrologist and they all decided I was fine.  They also tried to tell me that I tested positive for marijuania. HA Thats when I knew something was for sure wrong with this bunch, I have never even seen Maijuania. I went straigth to my regular docotor and she did a complete work up for the stuff and of course it came back fine.  I then said forget this bunch and went to Cleveland clinic, in  a visit less then  one hour she ordered test that showed a trapped vagus nerve as well as a punture to the colon ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Would you have not thought a hospital docotor the surgeon or the gastrologist would have did a simple CAT scan. NOPE , and I am so thankful I went on to Cleveland Clinic even though it was a 6 hour drive. NOW heres the kicker.  I had symptoms of diarreah (diarrhea) and lost 25 lbs as well as lost muscle. I coughed in the mornings like a 50year smoker( never touched a cigarrette) had horrible side pain in my rib cage(doctor had a stress done it was so bad and of course nothing wrong with the heart) my blood pressure would be fine one minute and then drop to dangerous levels for no reason. My fatique was unreal , could not get off the couch, my bladder decided to go whenever it wanted and there was NO stopping it.  right shoulder and arm would go completely numb every night. I could not swallow food easy and if I did , it made me sick gagging or vomiting and if I kept food down, I could not breath.  so Yes there is a VAGUS nerve and if you are feeling crazy : WELL YOU ARE NOT!! Go to Cleveland Clinic and tell them whats going on.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  Thank you for sharing your story.  I'm glad you finally figured out what is going on.