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Is it safe to drink ensure 3 or more a day?

I have had alot of stomach problems and anxiety. I have lost 16 pounds in about a month. I am trying to get in calories to not lose any more weight. I still can not eat much. Are the ensure drinks safe to drink at 3 or more a day. Is there a better nutrision drink?      Thank you...
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It is ok to drink 3 Ensures a day to stop losing weight, however, you should find out why you have issues with your stomach and need to eat regular food. It is good you are going to a Gastroenterologist. If you have esophageal spasms, then you do not have to worry about Celiac disease (gluten / wheat allergy) which occurs only in the small intestine. Numerous gastric issues are anxiety provoked and relaxation methods have helped. Hope this helped you and best of luck.
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Thank you so much for your advice.The spasms have been gone for about a week now.I am on Celexa 20 mg   for 14 days.Do you know if this has stopped the spasms?
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Thank you, I see the gastroenterologist June 13. 7 years ago had the same problems.I have esophageal spasms.That along with the anxiety has took away my appetite. I was worried about drinking too many Ensure drinks.  Thank You........
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Have you gone to a gastroenterologist? You may have Celiac Sprue or Gluten Intolerance. Your symptoms are familiar to this disease. It is a genetic food allergy.
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