Need some advice, please
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I have some serious issues with my stomach/gastrointestinal region. It started with no pain just excessive gas about 4 weeks ago. Then I upped my caffeine intake -going from 1 espresso and 1 caffeine pill per day to 2 espresso drinks and 1 or 1.5 caffeine pills each day. At night I would often take Advil PM before bed.
About a week ago the gas started to subside and pain set in. At first it was a dull stomach ache feeling when I would eat or drink water. Shortly after the worst burning, fire like sensation in my gut occured - all directly below my ribcage.
The last few days I started getting cramps along with the stomach ache feeling. The cramps seem centrlized to the region directly below my eft ribcage area and also the back opposite area of the ribcage. Breaking wind seems to help the cramp feeling. My stool seems like brown mud - not liquid and not solid. Just all out at once. I usullay go once per day inthe morning or every other day.
Tests to date:
-Blood panel and urine - all came back normal
-Bloodpressure is higer than normal
-Ultrasound of stomach - early report said nothing; no inflamtion or issues just a lot of gas found
-stomach blood panel - waiting results
Any idea what is going on with me? I've seen two docs and both suggest something different. Appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks
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lilian05079 burnett419
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Why do you take caffeine pills?
burnett419 lilian05079
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Thanks for following up. Was worried about this being related to a disorder with my pancreas.
Fireid13 burnett419
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youngatheart1 burnett419
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burnett419 youngatheart1
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My anxiety levels are high because all of these symptoms are ambiguous amd seem to line up with multiple conditions - ranging from ulcers or indigestion to more serious like pancereatic cancer.
lilian05079 burnett419
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Have you been tested for HPylori a gut bacteria that can cause dreadful acid reflux and burning sensation....it is very common....you can be tested via stool test or breath test or endoscopy. A blood test is not reliable for HPylori. If you do test positive it can be dealt with via antibiotics.....best wishes.....
burnett419 lilian05079
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lilian05079 burnett419
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If it comes back negative insist on a stool or breath test to make absolutely sure you are clear of HP....Best wishes....
burnett419 lilian05079
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I started noticing loose stool, light brown amd floats. Do you know if this is a symptom of the bacteria as well? Starting to get a little concerned it could be something worse.
Thanks
lilian05079 burnett419
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HPylori can cause many symptoms loose stool being one of them. If I were you I would just wait until you have the HP test and stop stressing.....anxiety can exacerbate your situation and make your symptoms seem worse.......I know easy said than done!.....best wishes...