CREST Syndrome

[ballajones 61]

Has anyone developed CREST Syndrome after being banded? I'm currently being tested for CREST because of the Reynauds I developed and other symptoms like fatigue and difficulty swallowing.

I had no symptoms prior to being banded and I hope to get some answers

[Baba Wawa 543]

No, but I have heard of many developing swallowing issues, fibromyalgia, etc. I was just tested for gastroparesis. It's a mild case, not severe, but it sure make life challenging! Hope you have negative results from your testing (no crest). Keep us posted

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I'm very sorry you're going through this.

I'm curious why they think you have CREST Syndrome? I know Reynauds is common with CREST but there are a lot of other primary conditions that can cause it, too. Are you being tested for those as well?

[ballajones 61]

I seen a rheumatologist he ruled out all forms of arthritis, said it wasn't associated with my carpal tunnel. I do have difficulty swallowing at times. I and I have some reddening of my skin. Apparently you only need 2 of the 5 CREST symptoms to be diagnosed with it.

Difficultly swallowing isn't because of my band. I've had 2 UGIs and Endoscopies to rule it out. I will be having sinus surgery on the 19th but that's shouldn't cause the "lump in my throat" feeling

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My goodness, I'm so very sorry.

Have they tested you for Lupus too?

I know CREST is autoimmune, if it is what's wrong could your band cause problems?

[ballajones 61]

The rheumatologist is testing for CREST and lupus. He says if it is positive he's thinking CREST. of course I'll have more tests done. Since CREST causes esophageal issues the band is the worst thing I could possibly have.

I did read an article where a rheumatologist believed CREST was cause by the "implantation of a medical device within the body"

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Unfortunately you'll find a lot of myths like that online. I know if you have predisposition for it exposure to toxins can trigger it, but medical devices aren't considered a toxin.

I have an autoimmune disease, btw. I have Multiple Sclerosis. That's why I know the info I do about them and I'm familiar with a lot of the hoax causes and cures floating around, too.

I'll be praying you don't have CREST or Lupus.

Best wishes.