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For the past two months, I've been dealing with a very serious problem. It started as simple constipation, but has turned into a nightmare. I have severe pain in my stomach, sides and back. Shaky dizzy, can't sleep, can barely eat. Lost a lot of weight. Look like a skeleton. Anxiety and depression are through the roof. Can't work or go to the gym. My doctor put me through a lot of tests but nothing turns up. Saw a specialist. Suggested an OTC med and that's helping. The thing is, I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. Thought of going to an ER, but think they can't do much. The only two reasons to get out of my bed is working and the gym. Without them, I have nothing. Will give the new medication a week to see if that helps. If I feel the same way that I do now, I an done. Something has to give. This is no way to live. John
Sorry to hear John
I'd definitely see another Dr.
I had bad stomach pains and my doc ran tests for 6 months and had no idea.
Went to a specialist did 2 tests and was diagnosed.
Not all specialists are equal.
Hope the OTC helps
Sending healing vibes
I'd definitely see another Dr.
I had bad stomach pains and my doc ran tests for 6 months and had no idea.
Went to a specialist did 2 tests and was diagnosed.
Not all specialists are equal.
Hope the OTC helps
Sending healing vibes
That sounds horrible, John. I've experienced impaction and it is just the worst. What helping me, in addition to the OTC oral medication, was to use a glycerin suppository. Sounds gross, I know, but I was in such pain it didn't matter, as long as it helped. And it did!
If that doesn't do the trick and you have an urgent care in your area, I'd suggest that as your next stop. And I sure wouldn't wait a week or two if I were in that kind of pain.
Take care of yourself, drink water...
If that doesn't do the trick and you have an urgent care in your area, I'd suggest that as your next stop. And I sure wouldn't wait a week or two if I were in that kind of pain.
Take care of yourself, drink water...
I really feel for you - sometimes stomach pain is caused by anxiety and stress - you sound very stressed in your post - have you talked to your doctor about how you are feeling , not just the pain, but how you are actually dealing with life?
Perhaps it might be good to mention it.
Drink at least eight cups of water a day, staying hydrated is always a good thing to do.
Perhaps it might be good to mention it.
Drink at least eight cups of water a day, staying hydrated is always a good thing to do.
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2muchpain, I had terrible stomach pain, cramping, bloating early last year and it kept worsening. So much so that I had to hold something to get up from bed. I was wondering if I had something big going on.
During my trip to Maryland, I had lactose free milk at my brother's place and the symptoms started reducing. I did not notice all that, all i knew was - I am feeling better. Back to Seattle, again heavy pain starts....Eventually I thought through and found out myself that I have extreme lactose intolerance.
Now I am having lactaid, and all bloating, cramping, pain long gone. I know of some friends who suffered similar symptoms due to gluten allergy too.
During my trip to Maryland, I had lactose free milk at my brother's place and the symptoms started reducing. I did not notice all that, all i knew was - I am feeling better. Back to Seattle, again heavy pain starts....Eventually I thought through and found out myself that I have extreme lactose intolerance.
Now I am having lactaid, and all bloating, cramping, pain long gone. I know of some friends who suffered similar symptoms due to gluten allergy too.
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I really feel for you - sometimes stomach pain is caused by anxiety and stress - you sound very stressed in your post - have you talked to your doctor about how you are feeling , not just the pain, but how you are actually dealing with life?
Perhaps it might be good to mention it.
Drink at least eight cups of water a day, staying hydrated is always a good thing to do.
Perhaps it might be good to mention it.
Drink at least eight cups of water a day, staying hydrated is always a good thing to do.
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I've been taking the medication the GI doctor recommended for almost a week and it seems to be helping. If I'm still feeling bad by the end of next week, I'll look for a second opinion. John
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Sorry to hear your spose is also dealing with this. I wouldn't wish this on anybody. I haven't felt this depressed in a long time. Keep telling my that this too will pass, and the sooner the better. John
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My doctor did suggest eating more vegetables like brocoli, but that was it.Thanks for the advice. John
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Tried to get a second opinion from another doctor, but the hospital does not refer someone to a different doctor in the same clinic. My only hope is to contact the VA to schedule an appointment. I did leave a message to my regular doctor, but he hasn't got back to me yet. John
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