Pain under left rib cage - intensifying.

Hi James.

I see we are in somewhat similar situations. I would personally look to try and get a CT scan. The problem is they won't give one out easily, when the ultrasound came back normal. It is a horrible illness to have to worry about.

I’ve had pancreatic cancer and even though it took quite a while to diagnose, it was obvious from my first ultrasound that there was something wrong with my pancreas. If all your tests have come back clear, then it’s probably something else. An allergy? Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? I’m not a doctor so if you are still concerned, consult your GP.

Oh, I also had sudden and severe weight loss and episodes of excruciating pain that landed me in A&E a couple of times. The rest of the time I had gnawing pain that made me unable to settle for lng periods of time. No pale stools or blood problems though. But everyone is different.

This could very well be stomach acid problem or something related to gut flora. You maybe fighting a viral infection. Try Mastic Gum its a natural product and very effective against mild stomach problems.

I would see a good GI Dr.  It could all be caused by anxiety but I’d go to the next step in Drs before I assumed that. 

Good luck James. 

Were you tested for an h-pylori infection? This can lead to malabsorption of Vitamin B12 and Folate which are not automatically checked in an FBC,

I am not a medically trained person.

James40298,

I'm sorry you are going through this. I totally understand feeling down and like a burden. 

I often wish I could live with someone who has pancreatitis just so I could be with someone who understands. Sounds ridiculous but when you're the only one who feels these things. Nobody could understand. I know.  I know that chronic pancreatitis is hard to diagnose. Acute pancreatitis is not. You do a blood test. They can see your liver enzymes are elevated. After so many attacks mine don't elevate. 

I don't know what to say about your different symptoms. Some sound like a pancreatitis issue. Some don't. The tingling and burning does not sound like anything I've had. I'm sorry I couldn't help you more. I just understand you feel bad and wanted to add my support. 

Be well,

Sonya 

Hi James, I'm truly sorry for how you are feeling. I experienced pancreatitis 14 years ago while pregnant. The doctors all thought it would go away after I gave birth. Flash forward 12 years multiple ERCPs due to a birth defect called a divisum in my pancreas. I had the Whipple surgery in Dec 2016 and have less pain, but now due to absorption problems, I'm 90 pounds. My advice to you is get a good GI doctor and a good pain doctor. Trips to the ER for main meds get you unfairly labeled a drug seeker. Nobody k owns your body better than you. Avoid greasy foods, alcohol and smoking. Good luck and God speed.

Hey James did you ever figure out what it was my story is nearly the same..pain under left rib and in abdomen and itching and tingling everywhere intensifying, most of the time without rash though there is sometimes occasionally.. CT scans and MRI's all showing 'unremarkable' but obviously something serious going on after months of this getting worse. Hope you are doing better, thank you.

Hey James, I feel like this entire post could be a double for what I have been going through for the past 12 months. What ever came of this?