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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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  • lisa25253
    lisa25253 jenny33426

    Posted

    I've experienced basically same thing after getting permanent diabetes after having it w all 3 of my boys! I started with really bad stomach pains so bad that I was doubled over and went to the ER for the first time many years ago.I was told that I had good news and bad news one that was diabetic n 2 I have really bad gastritis!  which is usually activated they said when my sugar is really high over 300 which it does all the times it also drops really low and I'm hypoglycemic also.I spent almost seven have eight years in gymnastics for about 8 hours a day. I've and got hit by a car back in 2001actually it was a 4x4 truck Toyota 4runnerwith a big,black grade steel guard on the front. so the only thing I suggest is that you can go to a pain clinic.They  are the only one I can write you pain medicine for what you're going through.a doctor can only write so many prescriptions for pain before the have to send you to a pain clinic.it seems you have insurance I do too through Ford Motor Company so I don't know how different it would be for you to go but 13 years ago it was hard to find one there is only two in my state now they're like Starbucks, thier on every corner!
    • liz29921
      liz29921 lisa25253

      Posted

      I maybe able to suggest something if you are still suffering

      sorry I have never done this before

  • Vaitlm04
    Vaitlm04 jenny33426

    Posted

    I feel your pain. I pain having this stomach pain for over nin months, I has EKG, EDG, Colonoscopy and lots of blood test and  everything always comes all clear. I dont eat soy, wheat, corn, peanuts, crawfish, walnuts, drink milk. I gain over 20 lbs in siix months. The doctor are now going to ultra test and if they don't find ny thing they want start doing all the test over, I just had the test recently done ( a month ago), They can't find anything all my test keep coming back clear. and it stating to cost a lot. The said they think I have acid reflux, but they don't have any  ideal. I am on medicine for GED, thyroids, fibromyalgia. I just keep having pain, gain weight,  and know with the weight gain I am having a harder time breathing, so they have me on asthma medicine. I been to three specialist doctor, they can't find anything. I had enough feeling ill and it keeps getting worse.
    • mirela89892
      mirela89892 Vaitlm04

      Posted

      HI Vaitim .read about cabbage juice and    DGL . Hope it help you .

       

  • megantenielle
    megantenielle jenny33426

    Posted

    hey  Jenny. I have gone through the exact problems you have. I was diagnosed with IBS. I went through the ultrasound and endoscopy also everything came back normal. 

    I thought I'd let you know what has helped me. I stopped drinking pop. I went to juice that doesnt have much sugar in it, water and tea. I know everyone is different. It could be worth a shot though. 

    I hope you feel better soon. I hated not knowing what was happening to my body. The pain was unbearable and all I could do was cry. I was always afraid that I would get sick of I left the house.  It controlled my life terribly bad. Ever since I stopped drinking pop I go out without having to worry! My doctors here in the US put me on a GI relaxer called rubnil (not sure if I spelt it right.) Let me know what you find out maybe it could help me also! 

    • jenny33426
      jenny33426 megantenielle

      Posted

      Hello Megan,

      Thank you for messaging.  How interesting, did you feel unwell on a daily basis or was it intermitant?

      Basically to let you know where i am now with it all I decided I couldn't go through with the Capsule Camera at the moment so have come away from seeing doctors etc for the time being as to be honest I felt as if I was going around in circles and thought i would keep a ANOTHER diary and see if i notice any patterns myself.

      Thankfully I am currently not getting the horrific sypthoms i was getting on a daily basis (diroea, horrific swollen stomach and feeling sick) however now I am getting it a couple of times a week which generally lasts 2 - 3 days depending on how bad it is.

      Last time I went to see my GP he just said "its IBS" however I found hard to accept such a flippent diagnosis considering IBS is undiagnosable?

      Interesting that you say by stopping fizzy drinks helped you... has it stopped your syptoms all together? If it has I will definately give this a try! I am however quite good on the drinks from I have 1 x Tea, 2 x pepermint Tea, 2L of water & 1 can of sprite a day...

      However i am definately prepared to stop drinking the sprite if that helped you!

      It is the most horrible thing in the world having something wrong with you and not knowing what it is and not having anything to make you feel better.  It really does ruin your life as that is all you think about.

      I will look forward to hearing from you regarding the above, and thanks again for sharing with me.

    • megantenielle
      megantenielle jenny33426

      Posted

      It was almost everyday I was getting sick and would last 2-3 days at a time feel better one day then I'd get sick again. It is definitely worth a shot! let me know if it helps you!

      Yeah I think they tell you IBS because thats the only thing they can think of. Stomach issues are the worse. Keep your head up. 

    • jenny33426
      jenny33426 megantenielle

      Posted

      How intersting, yes as you say pretty much the same as me!

      I will definately be trying it, will start from today and let you know! How long did it take from stopping drinking the fizzy for your syptoms to go away out of interst? (sorry for all the questions!)

      Yes they really are sad could literally be anything thats the problem sad

      Thank you again smile

       

    • brooke02845
      brooke02845 jenny33426

      Posted

      Hi jenny or anyone else that's on this thread,  what are all of your symptoms? For the past 2 months I have been in complete agony with stomach pains. I have been to the ER a number of times and they have done blood work and ultra sounds and have came up with nothing. I have been to my GI 2 times in the past couple weeks and he has tried me on 2 different medicines that have not helped at all. I went in on Wednesday and had a ct scan ran with the dye being injected in me and all and I am now awaiting those results. I am a nervous wreck to hear my results cause I have bad health anxiety and I always always think the worst. I am a 32 year old female and my symptoms are severe bloating 24/7, I can't eat but a few bites of food before being really full, I have already lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks, I am a little constipated I believe, even though I don't eat a lot so I don't know if that's why I can't use the bathroom or not. I feel like I'm full of gas but it only comes out every now and then, and when I strain or cough or put any strain on my stomach there's something in there that hurts really really bad. It's a very sharp pain and like somethings pulling. I'm in complete misery over all this stomach pain. It's 2:30 in the morning right now and my stomach pain has woke me up. Which is why I'm desperately searching for answers. Do any of you suffer from severe stomach bloating? To the point where your stomach feels sore. Any replies would be greatly appreciated!!!!  I will add that some days I don't even wanna get out the bed I'm in so much pain. And I also feel weak and have just a bad feeling all the time 😢
    • brooke02845
      brooke02845

      Posted

      I forgot to list another one of my symptoms, I have low back pain which also radiates into my thighs. Ughhhh. Again any help would be appreciated so much!!!!
    • Breeea
      Breeea brooke02845

      Posted

      3 years later (I know) but I have bloated sore stomach all the times. Tired of the pain and fear of eating and feeling malnourished.
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