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Old May 12, 2023, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Aurelius710 View Post
So, I finally, at long freaking last, had my gastroenterology appointment today. It's bonkers that they scheduled this nearly a year ago, but here we are.

Part of my physical health issues revolve around a one-in-a-million genetic disorder that can affect my entire body, but particularly involve my GI tract. Think tumors, growths and the like. So, the doc scheduled a colonoscopy for me, something I've had the dubious pleasure of having semi-regularly since 19. Besides that, he got in contact with an oncologist (since this genetic disorder also carries an increased risk of cancers at a much younger age) to see if they would act as a care coordinator for the various doctors and specialists.

On a more immediate note, I've got to figure something out to address this reflux. Again, there's no obvious trigger other than laying flat in bed. Probably gonna have to find a way to sleep propped up for a while. The GI doc wants me to double up on the Prilosec my PCP prescribed for a month and see how that fares. Just gotta find a happy medium!

On a fun note, I'm revisiting a book that I've loved since childhood, Matilda. I saw and loved the movie with Danny Devito back in the day and the same for the recent musical. It seemed like time!

You can raise the head of your bed by putting wooden blocks under the feet, but obviously too high and you will slide off the bed. Also, you can use a foam bolster to raise your head and shoulders.


I used a combination of these when I had bad reflux. I raised the head of the bed and also used a bolster pillow. It really helped! I hope something works for you.
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Thanks for this!
Aurelius710