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ingrid19972
ingrid19972

does anyone else get really bad stomach pains with fibromyalgia I have had loads of tests and can't find anything so I wondered if you could get the pains in your stomach 

thanks

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  • Allicia31
    Allicia31 ingrid19972

    Posted

    Hi there. when you say stomach pains.. can you describe what it feels lke?
    • Allicia31
      Allicia31 ingrid19972

      Posted

      I have Crohns so for me it feels a lot like someone is wringing out my intestines but i also have IBS and that feels like really bad period pains... I have also been getting pretty nauseous almost like morning sickness.
    • ingrid19972
      ingrid19972 Allicia31

      Posted

      I get so fed up it seems to be one thing after the other since I have been diagnosed 
    • Allicia31
      Allicia31 ingrid19972

      Posted

      I completely understand and agree... my doc calls me a hypocondriact... sad
    • ShazKent70
      ShazKent70 Allicia31

      Posted

      Hi Allicia isn't it strange that when you go to see your GP, the ones who are supposed to be helping you, grimace when you walk through the door. I recently moved and HAD to change my doctor and I hate going to the the new one. She makes me feel unwelcome and like I am wasting her time!!!!!!
  • loxie
    loxie ingrid19972

    Posted

    Hi Ingrid - it's fairly common for fibro sufferers to also develop IBS, which may or may not account for your tummy aches.  Please however get it checked out to be safe.  Your stomach pains are almost certainly due to bowel issues, which may be something relatively harmless but very uncomfortable, like IBS or mild collitis but also may be due to something more serious and needing quick intervention in order to improve.  Please check with your doctor.
    • loxie
      loxie

      Posted

      oops sorry, I think I misread your post.  By the look of it you already have had tests regarding the stomach pains.  Sorry if I misunderstood.  If nothing can be found, its very verylikely to be irritable bowel syndrome.  You'll need to try to figure out what triggers it, eg certain foods, stress, and so on.  Anti spasmodic meds are good for IBS flare ups - things like Colpermin, Buscopan, Colofac, in some of which the active ingredient is hyoscine butylbromide or alternatively, such as colpermin, peppermint oil.  You can buy all of these over the counter in the UK but do check with your doctor if you are taking any other meds which may have contra indications.
  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 ingrid19972

    Posted

    HI Ingrid19972 I sometimes get really bad stomach pains,I had tests done nothing showed so I put it down to fibro, I also get ibs alot only had that. since having fibro. fibro throws all different symptoms at us hard to know at times if its fibro, or something else going on.Always worth checking things out with a dr if unsure on anything. take care
  • sylvia17461
    sylvia17461 ingrid19972

    Posted

    Hi , just wondering , do you take codeine for your fibro ? Or something that is codeine based? Many people are allergic to it I for one get really bad stomach pains from it on the other hand my daughter gets terrible headaches . 
    • loxie
      loxie sylvia17461

      Posted

      good point Sylvia, I had to stop taking codeine because of the horrible stomach issues it caused - constipation, pain, cramps, the works.
  • ShazKent70
    ShazKent70 ingrid19972

    Posted

    Hi Ingrid I am sorry read you are suffering.

    Basically, a rule I live by, which the Rhutamoidologist told me was "if it's a muscle or a price of Tissue, Fybro is going to affect it"

    Obviously this will be different for each and every one of us but I hope it helps you.

    Shaz x

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