Undiagnosed and unresolved stomach pain
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I have always had an left upper abdominal pain but it really got bad last year. I was referred to a GI Doctor by my PMD who did an MRI and found a narrowing in my common bile duct. But since my pain was on the left he did an endoscopy and colonoscopy which came out normal. He suggested ERCP with stent placement but that did not help the pain. Thereafter I was referred to a surgeon to remove my gall bladder because a stone was found stucked in my common bile duct. Reluctantly again I went for the surgery which didn't help the pain. A CT scan was done in November and result came out normal. I have done all blood work and xrays and CT scans but everything is normal. Now I only not feel pain in my left abdomen but all over my abdomen, pelvis area, shoulders, chest, back and the pain is really unbearable. My stomach sometimes is so sore that I find it difficult to eat. I don't know if anyone has experienced this. I really need help. This is too much to bear
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carole90410 susan1220
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In too have suffered with left side pain which became unbearable. Had an endoscopy which showed gastritis so am on
Lansoprazole and Ranitidine. Had abdominal scan to check all major organs which thankfully came back clear. The pain has
now spread to my neck, shoulders, abdomen, elbows plus many
other symptoms. Because I have also had stiff joints for a long
time I am being referred to a rheumatologist as they believe I
may have fibromyalgia. My gp thought it might be this for a long time but until you get the all clear from bloods and other tests
they can't consider it. Now they can and if you read up on the symptoms of fibromyalgia, I do have most of them. This may or
may not be the case in your situation but it's worth an ask. Sorry I am not too helpful and please keep us updated with your
progress.
susan1220 carole90410
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My endoscopy and colonscopy were normal. I am kind of really tired feeling this way. I have even sought second opinion and all they want to do is to expose me to more dangerous scans(radiation) and I have way too many in one year already. If only doctors will just listen sometimes and not quick to order these tests. I even have an enlarged lymp node under my clavicle. I got freaked out. An ultrasound was done and found to be benign. Definitely pushing to see a rheumatologist
carole90410 susan1220
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I can understand your frustration. It's very difficult when you
can't be diagnosed with something that you know in your own
body to be wrong. It would definitely help to push for
a rheumatologist. At least they can look at everything, especially when all other tests have come back normal. Fibromyalgia is
guilty of causing many symptoms and whilst I am not
suggesting that this is what you have, I'm saying it is a
possibility. Are you based in the U.K. or elsewhere?
susan1220 carole90410
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carole90410 susan1220
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I just wondered as here there seems to be quite a wait to see
someone, but I guess in the U.S. its different in that you can see someone quicker but you pay for it. Please let me know how you get on. Will be interesting, but also read up on fibro as it makes
an interesting read. I'm not always an advocate of reading too
much on the Internet regarding health as everything you read
can lead you down the serious illness path, which just makes us panic even more, but in most cases this is not a serious illness
at all. The fact that our bloods and other major tests have come back normal suggests something much less serious. Have a
read and see what you think then speak to your doctor. Good
luck xx