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Hey guys. I just got back from the Doctors and I'm scrambling at any straws here that can explain my pain.
For the last year I've had severe lower abdominal pain. The pain can be mild to double-over-in-pain bad, but it's constant. It worsens when I eat. So for a while, I tried different diets. Vegan, Gluten Free, and no food at all. No food helps and I lost 40lbs and kept it off. I've seen a GI and had both an endoscopy and colonscopy-all came back healthy.
So I went down the list, what other organ is in the same area? So I went to my Gynocologist. PapSmear and ultrascan came back healthy.
So why am I in pain? There are no explanations besides I'm maybe going crazy?!
I've lost weight, gone to a pescatarian diet, don't drink soda, excersize 3 times a week, and no doctor can figure this out! I'm just at my wits end and am tired of this pain.
Help!
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Falena16 eliza.gera
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eliza.gera Falena16
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But all blood samples and scopes came back clear. Is there another test that can done to diagnose it for sure?
The pain differs days to day. Most of the time it's like a dull throbbing. And other times it's sharp and sudden. All located in the lower abdomen, sometimes to the left side right above the pelvic bone.
Best of luck with your ultrasound results. Hope it gives you some answers!
Falena16 eliza.gera
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Best Wishes
eliza.gera Falena16
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Thanks again and best of luck!
bettybetter eliza.gera
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I've also had lots of abdominal pain (as well as extreme Bloating and fatigue) and went through various diets to try help. Nothing did. I had an endoscopy which was normal but An ultrasound picked up a few fibroids but my doctor doesn't think that's the problem. The other thing they're looking into now is endometriosis and I'm getting a laporoscopy soon to see if that's what's going on. Having looked into endometriosis now it does seem to have many of the same symptoms as IBS. I wonder if this is a route worth looking at?
While I have been waiting for the laporoscopy, I'm trying out the contraceptive pill to see if it helps. It's only been 3 weeks but the past 2 wks have probably been the best I've had in terms of my abdominal pain and bloating. It's not gone completely but it's definitely improved. I didn't have any major issues with my period.
Do you have any other symptoms and do they change at all throughout the month?
If you do have IBS the low fodmaps diet can help reduce symptoms. It's not a cute but just means your body has less of a specific carbohydrate that can cause issues. It doesn't help me but has been amazing for other people.
I hope you find something that helps.
Falena16 bettybetter
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bettybetter Falena16
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A laporoscopy is the only way to test for endo which is a bit of a pain but at least you would know.
I also had numerous blood tests and a stool sample (plus tests for heliobactor plyori, epstein barr, SIBO, lactose intolerance, coeliac disease) all led nowhere. My blood tests often show up with a few things being off- low white blood count and low Alk Phos have been quite consistent but the doctors haven't looked into this.
While the medical world hasn't been very helpful, I looked to other ways to help and have taken up mindfulness and yoga. I thought that whatever is going on, stress will make it worse and being in pain and feeling so ill was making me stressed. It definitely helps me deal with it all.
eliza.gera bettybetter
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Hmm, my IG didn't say anything about a laproscopy. But I'm guessing since the endoscopy and colonoscopy came back clear, she didn't want to bother.
I have the Merina IUD (best invention EVER!) so it's hard to see if the monthly cycle is a part of it, since I haven't had a period in like...3 years.
Is the low fodmaps a low carb diet? The blood test came back A-OK for gluten (so no Cileac Disease luckily). But I'm happy to try anything out! I'm over 1 year free of red meat. Just the thought of a hamburger makes me sick to my stomach so I'm quiet happy with that decision!
Hope your laporoscopy goes well and give you some answers!
kathleen65757 eliza.gera
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Before that I had an ultrasound which picked up nothing.
The ct scan with contrast picked up heaps of things.
These included:
1. Gallstones
2. Diverticula
3. Small right renal cyst
4. Granula within the spleen...a small splenic artery aneurism
5. Slight bulging of the abdomen...pre hernia
The point I am making is that this is the way to pinpoint the cause of your pain. In my case, they felt it was either or both the gallstones and the diverticula.
eliza.gera kathleen65757
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I've been going one organ to the next trying to pin-point it, but this way will show everything!
I will most defenitally talk to my PCP about it, thanks!
Cb279 eliza.gera
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I've had the same symptoms
Stomach ultrasound (gallbladder, liver, stomach all clear)
Blood and urine all clear
It's frustrating that no medical professionals can't determine what's causes this as I've read a lot of forums, articles about this, I'm starting to think it's all STRESS/ANXIETY (even so I still want to know what's going on with my stomach tho, lol)
Personally, when im eating and stress, my stomach works harder to digest my food and I get pain in my Lower or upper right abdomen thru the back.
Things that helped me
Don't eat anything hot or cold. Don't eat when your stress. Go for walk after eating. Don't drink anything while eating. Have ginger root tea with camomile after eating. One tsp of manuka honey 30 mins before meals (this can sooth your stomach lining). Eat a healthy (avoid soda, anything fried, any spices etc) Eat smaller meals a day (digest your food properly before swallowing) Have apples and or banana everyday
I wish you all the best, CB
eliza.gera Cb279
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Thank you so much!
threena58977 eliza.gera
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eliza.gera threena58977
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I will try to add that more to my diet!
If your having a hard time with constipation, I highly reccomend Smooth Move tea by Traditional Medicines. It come in both Peppermint and Chamomile flavor. It's much easier on the tummy and works as well as the laxitive pills without the harshness of chemicals.
Best of luck and thanks!
corina60185 eliza.gera
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