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Losing too much weight!
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Losing too much weight!

by shoebdo, Sep 09, 2002 12:00AM
Hello everyone.I seem to be having much trouble with malabsorption.Though my appitite is good,I have lost 20 lbs.in the past few months.Rare fat globules and rare fecal fibers found in stools.Was precribed creon 20 because of lack of digestive enzymes,however,still losing weight.constant heartburn even with nexium.Light colored stools,defacate partially undigested food.Gassy,steady pain in upper abdomen,nausea,light headed,sometimes blurred vision.Any thoughts,ideas or suggestions will be appreciated.  Joe.
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by Wilson, Sep 09, 2002 12:00AM
To: shoebdo
Joe check out the thread by anna50. Your story sounds alot like hers and you very well may have malabsorption. You probably should seek out a good gastroenterologist and get worked up for your weight loss and pale stools. Most likely it's nothing too serious but I definitely think you need some medical attention, at least a consultation.

by karie, Sep 09, 2002 12:00AM
Let us know what you learn. I too have lost alot of weight. Now 5 7" 108 . Always healthy diet and lifestyle and have posted alot here to learn more.
I tried Nexium for 6 weeks and no help with weight gain or heartburn and indigestion is still chronic after 10 months even if tests showed no ulcer , gallbladder problems.
Still on DGL for almost 9 weeks and they want another c/t.
My stool is as you described but it came back critter free.........Then told Nud, Gerd
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