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It’s hard to say if it is in fact an ileocecal valve problem (ICV). But then again: What IS an ileocecal valve problem?”. I usually see a problem with the valve as a result of something as opposed to the valve being the cause, if you understand what I mean. Basically, I see the valve malfunction from dysbiosis; poor food choices or food sensitivities; a need for enzymes or HCl; mineral (part. calc. and mag.) imbalances; general toxicity; abdominal muscle dysfunction; and just about anything else that can disrupt intestinal function.

So my point is, a process of sorts if you will, is usually taking place and leading to a symptom with the ICV. I hope that makes sense.

Now, is the ileocecal valve involved in your symptoms? (The question you ask.) Well, it’s hard to say and I’m not certain that (and actually doubt) standard medical diagnostic procedures would identify a FUNCTIONAL problem with the valve; pathological, yes, a colonoscopy is one test that should be able to rule out pathological issues. So at least it’s good that you got the more advanced diagnostic tests.
I say this because, a) it’s obviously a good idea to rule out serious health issues, and b) it’s been 3 months.

You made an interesting comment, that I’m not sure if any of your health care providers have taken enough into consideration. That is “…I remembered playing this hoola hoop exercise/competition game on Wii which I went at quite hard.” If a patient of mine said this, along with your symptoms, the first thing I would do is rule out an abdominal hernia!!!

A few ending points…
1) It’s good to avoid a lot of raw foods and nuts when taking into consideration an ICV issue, which you said you did.
2) an H-pylori breath test might be a better test to detect H.Pylori infection because antibodies in the blood to H.Pylori might come and go and one blood test can miss them and give a false negative.
3) I wouldn’t be too quick to name ANY nutrition company “the number one natural nutrition company in America”.

I hope this helps and feel free to post another comment when you resolve the issue. I think it will be helpful for others to read, which is the purpose of this site.

Take good care and good luck,
Dr. Rob D’Aquila

I have lowered my consumption of raw food including a daily consumption of nuts and I’m down to one cup of coffee per day….

I’m presently attending a very qualified Chiropractor who is helping and I will continue to see him… but I still have the discomfort, at times at a lesser degree, but it still is there.
I was thinking back when I woke up with this one morning wondering what I was doing to cause it…I remembered playing this hoola hoop exercise/competition game on Wii which I went at quite hard.

I have what I believe to be one of the best supplement regime with super purified nutrients by a company that is a huge research and the number one natural nutrition company in America “Shaklee” , so I doubt it is my nutrients.
I’m still working on trying to rid everyday of fearing dinner time.

Does this sound like a Ileocecal valve problem?