Undiagnosed abdominal discomfort
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I hope someone can help!
To give some background first I had open surgery for appendicitis in 2001 and since then my stomach has never been the same. In 2011 I had severe adhesions and a CT scan showed that I had bowel loops also - was never explained what that meant. 2014 in January I had surgery on a spagellian hernia on the left side of my abdomen.
Since January this year I have had discomfort in my lower left abdomen and doctors have put it down to IBS. They have me buscopan and meveberine that didn't really help - just upset my stomach more.
(My bowel movements are as soon as I wake and the. A rush to the loo about 20 minutes later) that to me is normal.
Anyway, I have been admitted twice to hospital this year due to being so uncomfortable and concerned and they said I had classic diverticulosis and they sent me for CT scan. This was clear no problem but the discomfort is still there. They have me now for colonoscopy in a few weeks
Lately have been suffering from acid reflux constantly however not been to doctor yet as getting fed up of going. Lansazprozole and omeprozole don't seem to do much. Also an itchy bottom
Just wondered if this does sound like IBS as it starting to do my head in. Mind runs away with all sorts of possibility.
I am 38 year old male.
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looloo43 krisjb
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philippa61759 krisjb
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The doctor diagnosed me with a urinary tract/kidney infection although I tested negative for it and gave me antibiotics which gave me bad side effects. My GP then frankly admitted that my symptoms were confusing and she didn't have a clue. I then had an ultrasound which showed most organs were fine but others could not be seen due to bowel gas. I then had and an internal examination which was abandoned because it was too painful. It was then suggested I have the ultrasound again plus an MRI or CAT scan. I had an h pylori test and one for celiac at my suggestion. The doctor was astonished I had not been tested for celiac. Both were negative again.
Then after three and a half months of pain and panic, I saw an eighth doctor who said I did not need further scans because I I had developed no new symptoms in three months and my existing ones were no worse. He diagnosed me finally with IBS and printed off an information leaflet from this site but prescribed me nothing in case I had bad reactions. I tried the Buscopan myself because my brother found it worked for him when his IBS was bad.
krisjb
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i have tried trial and error for the stomach dicosmfort and found carrotts, apples, oranges and most citrus really dont get on with me. trial and error is doing my head in
th only thing that i will say is that i dont get spasms unless i eat something from the above but the dicomfort doesnt hurt - its just there... constantly.. it is not painful - doctors do not seem to understand this!!
i did get tested for celiac and also allergy but everything was negative, they said that i didnt have crohns or colitis
i do have levothryoxine for my thryroid which they found on a blood test
i will ask for the Sechat test - feeling pretty down about it all as was fine until these adhesions happened. also feel like a hypochondriac but the dicsomfort is there
doctor did tell me that IBS was diagnosed becuase they cannot find anything else.
finally i did a blood test at home and it was positive - the doctor didnt really seem concerned with this as he said that these were almost always incorrect
Fireid13 krisjb
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krisjb Fireid13
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thank you for the forum having a good read.
Fireid13 krisjb
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2 Johnbegone, is his id
Below is the title of the forum
Chronic gastritis , need help!
krisjb Fireid13
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krisjb
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I had blood results last week and they are all normal.
Doctor says that's it's nothing to worry about!
Is this normal with IBS. I am completely at a loss
philippa61759 krisjb
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krisjb philippa61759
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Just feeling worse and inn pretty sure that it's what I have eaten!! Is this normal with IBS as never had these symptoms before.
Feel worried constantly!!
philippa61759 krisjb
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