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Gastritis - Constant severe stomach pain

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jenny33426
jenny33426

I wondered if anyone could help me, since about January 2013 I have on and off had a dull ache in my stomach, sometimes flaring up to make me feel sick. I actually put this down to anxiety however in the past few weeks my theory has changed.

About three weeks ago my stomach flared up however to the worst pain I have experienced as yet, made me feel like I was going to be sick constantly and made me not know what to do with myself. I feel like there is a lump in my thought and my stomach feels tender and swollen when flares up feels like my stomach is on fire/knotted up!

The pain was so sever I went to the doctors (2 and a half weeks ago), my doctor felt my stomach and said it felt swollen, I told her the symtoms and she says she thinks I have gastritis and prescribed me with Lansoprazole 30mg tablets to take daily for 1 month, this however to date hasn't helped my stomach at all, the flare up comes and goes however the pain in my stomach is constant and the Lansorprazole is causing terrible upset stomach to the point I am worried to not be near a toilet.

I went back to the doctors on Tuesday 22/10 explained all of the above to her and she said I am to keep taking the tablets and she is happy to see me again in November (once the months course has been taking) however im in dispear with this pain sad HAD ENOUGH OF FEELING ILL and can't help but think the worse

Has anyone experienced symptoms same as above as I feel extremely on my own shouting and no one understanding what im going though

Comments greatfully received.

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  • shirley62532
    shirley62532 jenny33426

    Posted

    Jenny do you have a diet list although I went wheat,gluten and dairy free for three months and it made no difference Regards Shrley
  • shirley62532
    shirley62532 jenny33426

    Posted

    Yes Jenny I have had constant stomach pain for two yrs it never goes I go to bed with it and get up with it had eleven colonoscopy sin fifteen yrs as well as numerous other tests just seems there is no hope just constant suffering hope you fare better than me Just keep hoping regards Shirley
  • Schmouroz
    Schmouroz jenny33426

    Posted

    Jenny! I hope you read this message because I have had the exact symptoms as you for more than I year now. Its gotten to the point where I feel like I'm starving myself but I can rarely get food down. As you said I'm sick of this and can't deal with it any longer. Did any of the suggestion work for you or have you found another solution ?? All my fingers and toes crossed

  • YoeyJ75
    YoeyJ75 jenny33426

    Posted

    Hi Jenny,

    I don't know if you're still checking these posts, but I thought I'd share my experiences.  I'd had severe stomach pains, stomach swelling, and similiar symptoms to what you've experienced.  I dealt with it for about 3 years and saw dozens of doctors and specialists before I got a diagnosis. Turns out I have insulin sensitivity. Although I'm not diabetic, my body doesn't agree with higher levels of insulin. I was put on a low sugar diet (max 50 gram of sugar a day) for 6 months, and after that I was able to gradually increase my sugar intake (to something a little more reasonable).  After 2 weeks of the new diet, I started feeling marginally better.  By 2 months I felt significantly better, and by 6 months I felt normal again. I've always eaten healthy in general, so this diagnosis seemed like bullsh*t when I got.  But its the only thing that worked.  Genetics just dealt me a bad hand, I guess.  Anyway, I follow the diet plan that people with Type II Diabetes follow.  Unlike diabetics, someone with Insulin Sensitivity can get away with cheating on the diet once or twice a week.  I just don't do it regularly.   I also found out that soy irritates my stomach.  But that's a totally separate issue. But anyway, the symptoms were similiar though less severe.

    I also have a friend that was diagnosed with celiacs disease in her late 20s.  Severe stomach pains and stomach swelling were one of her symptoms.  It took her almost a year to figure it out.  Anyway, I hope you've found an answer and have started feeling better.

  • gipsy
    gipsy jenny33426

    Posted

    Hi Jenny, hope you are feeling better but my wife has had a horrible process of doctors, tests and the like with nothing conclusive over 10 years now. Just a couple of ideas: get your doc to test for helicobactor pelori, (causes ulcers), try gluten free, ond lactose free for a while (at least a month), look up the fodmap diet (some foods are really bad for this) and the best first aid is to use slippery elm bark for a few weeks and see if that helps... it puts a lining on your stomach.

    After years of difficulty my wife has gradually got better to the extent she is mostly free of trouble until she strays off the diet and she's back there again. A couple of years ago she had accute pancreatitis and the docs and I were very worried, they said alcohol is about 80% the cause (but she never has alcohol) and the other 20% is unknown cause. That doesn't mean she is not sick... just the docs don't know why, so try the dietry changes and see if that helps. She has gone off Lipitor (cholesterol lowering drug) and has had a remarkable turnaround.

    Cheers Gipsy

  • gipsy
    gipsy jenny33426

    Posted

    By the way, beware the antacids, doctors regularly goto this and unfortunately it can make things worse. Gastro can often be because your acids are LOW and antacid is a nono. Get the doc to check if you are vitamin B12 deficient.
    • Schmouroz
      Schmouroz gipsy

      Posted

      Hi gipsy,

      My mom seems to have to exact symptoms as your wife. Although she hasn't been 'cured', as well as following a diet like your wife, since she started drinking Kefir every morning she found that this helped settle her stomach a lot more. I am also having stomach problems and I find kefir to be really soothing, and puts my day off to a good start. I really recommend it! Hope your wife's feeling a lot better.

      Shannon

    • gipsy
      gipsy Schmouroz

      Posted

      Thanks Shannon, I think kefir is coconut yoghurt, is that correct? My wife has tried that an she did enjoy it. The most beneficial thing for her has been the slippery elm bark whenever she strays off her diet. Hope you and your mom feel better. Cheers Gipsy
    • Schmouroz
      Schmouroz gipsy

      Posted

      Nope its actually a milk fermented with a special bacteria, not entirely sure, and it sounds gross, but you should google it smile slippery elm bark sounds interesting though. Good luck

    • gipsy
      gipsy Schmouroz

      Posted

      Ahh yes, like yoghurt but fermented. You can make it at home with a culture. Also make it with coconut milk for dairy free. Cheers Gipsy
  • 454ss
    454ss jenny33426

    Posted

    Jenny did you ever get this resolved or find the name of your illness? This is Donna in Edmonton Alberta Canada. Ive been sick since August of last year and in November it took a turn for the worse. I had to cut out all sugar fats and ate next to nothing just bottles of water all day long. I dont see a gastrointestinal internal specialist till Feb 8th. I lost 20 lbs in 30 days. They too gave me lansoprazole but it does not stop the pain. I think its pancreatitis as my pancreas enzyme levels were too high for awhile. No dr. I see seems to care or want to help.
    • gipsy
      gipsy 454ss

      Posted

      Donna has anyone tested your lipase with a blood test? High lipase usually means pancreas problem. 80 percent is alcohol caused while 20 percent is bacteria toxins like lipitor for lowering cholesterol. Also in that 20 percent the doctor can't define the cause. Lookup fodmap diet, gluten-free and lactose free. Also if you have any auto immune issues that could be a factor. Cheers Gipsy

  • jaimee71439
    jaimee71439 jenny33426

    Posted

    Hi Jenny,

    I have been have the stomach pain since last week and I went to the hospital. They did a bunch of tests and found nothing. I don't know what to do. It bothers me so much and I have an appointment on Wednesday. It is very upsetting that I have no answers. Someone please help!!!

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