AboutGlen F. Aukerman, <B>M.D.</B> Expertise 27 years of private practice, 16 years of Academic Family Medicine, 12 years of Managed Care activities, 6 years of integrative holistic medicine and nutrigenomic consultations
Experience I have been President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, served on the Health Reform Task Force at the White House, Have Chaired 2 University Depts of Family Medicine, Have practiced private family medicine for 30 years and University family medicine for 12 years. I am board certified in Family Medicine, Holistic Medicine and managed care. I am consultant for several pharmaceutical companies,past Medical Director of two managed care companies. I have 4 children, 3 in medicine, 2 are family physicians, one in sports medicine, one in internal medicine residency and 6 grand children.
Organizations AMA
AAFP
AHMA
ACPM
ACHIM
ABQAURP
Publications JAMA
ABFP
Education/Credentials MD
FABFM
FABHIM
FACPM
Awards and Honors Excellence in Clinical Medicine Award
Best Doctors, 2004-present
Past/Present Clients Nationwide Health Plan
Your Plan for Health
Question Although I have not had any invasive testing, I have been taking Prilosec-OTC for about 6 months or so, because my Gastro Dr. said I may have peptic ulcers. He had wanted to do an Upper GI and Colonoscopy but at the time my blood pressure was out of control and I didn't want to have the tests until I felt better. In the meantime, he gave me samples of Protonix and then I switched to Prilosec-OTC and they have help me very much for Reflux and the soreness from possible ulcers went away, except occasional flare-ups. Can having ulcers cause you to super-absorb nutrients or instantly feel effects of...say, Potassium or Magnesium, etc. ? For example, I know Bananas are full of potassium and sometimes when I eat them, I become woozy for a few minutes. Sometimes alcohol makes me woozy (not drunk) instantly after a few sips...and before last year, I never had these problems. I am going to be 39 years old next week. I am about 30 pounds overweight and I have had some hypoglycemic issues since last year, with my glucose dropping to 59 at the lowest point, when tested. I feel that for the most part, my blood sugar is kept under control by diet and eating more often. I am just wondering if you know of any unusual effects of having stomach ulcers ? My wooziness may not have anything to do with it...but it seems to be connected sometimes with eating/drinking and that may be my blood sugar, too...or sometimes I get these quick woozy spells when I'm sitting at my computer with my head tilted, putting pressure on my carotids or in that area...or when I bend to the side to look at something on a shelf, for example and put pressure on my neck/throat. I have actually had woozy episodes like this since age 20 or earlier but they were infrequent, like every 6 months or more...but since last year, they happen quite frequently and it's bothersome and scary. The episodes are over before they barely start and sometimes I gasp from the suddeness of it and the room DOES NOT spin, but my head inside seems to...and there's a twinging sensation around my temples when it happens. Lots of times I've noticed that it happens when I'm looking down or have my head in some position to put pressure on my neck/throat, carotids, diaphragm, or whatever. I do have cervical spine issues and have since the time these episodes started when I was younger. I do have Mitral Valve Prolapse, also (mild) and I do always have very good blood cholesterol levels, around 165, usually...but artery blockage runs in my family (maternal grandparents and an uncle) however, my mom has not had any problem, other than she is taking blood pressure meds. I just feel like my whole body is out of whack and has been for a year now and I don't know where to begin or what kind of MD to see...my family Dr. didn't seem too concerned and said it's probably the blood sugar issues...but I'm not so sure, especially with my head/neck position seeming to bring on woozy spells (but not always...like with the banana this morning). Is this too much info. that I'm bombarding you with ? I apologize but I'm tired of guessing what is going on with my body and would like to do something about it. Please, any advice is welcome ! Thanks !
Answer Can having ulcers cause you to super-absorb nutrients or instantly feel effects of...say, Potassium or Magnesium, etc. ?
For example, I know Bananas are full of potassium and sometimes when I eat them, I become woozy for a few minutes.
Answer: Bananas, Avocado, Kiwi, figs and celery also have latex which can cause most of your symptoms, see www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/go/integrative for class schedules
I am just wondering if you know of any unusual effects of having stomach ulcers ? Yes,
Is this too much info. that I'm bombarding you with ?
Answer: Bananas, Avocado, Kiwi, figs and celery also have latex which can cause most of your symptoms, see www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/go/integrative for class schedules
