Hi,
In 2003 I was walking off a soccer pitch after a game and all of a sudden I felt a pain in my stomach. 11 years on and this pain remains having never once disappeared. I have had numerous investigations to try to get to the bottom of the problem but none have been successful. Medical professionals seem satisfied in describing my condition as IBS however I do not experience the symptoms of diarrhoea or constipation that predominate with IBS.
The pain is always present but becomes even more pronounced after food. Even on a low FODMAP, gluten-free, and dairy-free diet, the pain will always get worse after a meal.
Below is a list of everything I have done to try and solve the problem. Can anyone give me a new suggestion? I'm finding it increasingly difficult to get any enjoyment from life with this problem present. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Edward
Investigations / Diets / Treatments:Ultrasound Scan x2
Urea Breath Test x2
Endoscopy x2
Colonoscopy x2
Gluten Free / Diary Free Diet - 1 month
Low FODMAP Diet - 3 months
Reflexology
Homeopathy
Hi dkenned,
Seems as if you have tried everything to get a diagnosis of what may be causing your pain...except one thing!...have you been tested for Helicobacter Pylori..or H.Pylori. It is a tiny corkscrew shaped bacteria that embeds itself into the stomach wall and the duodenum. The corkscrew shape helps the parasite to embed itself and hide. It causes dreadful acid reflux and pain. It is quite common, and I am surprised your doc didn't test you for it, but as usual you have to tell them dont you is my experience with GP's. Usually the test is carried out via stool testing...go back to your GP and ask for the test....hope you solve your problem soon...best wishes...
Thank you for your response lilian05079. The urea breath tests that I have had on two occasions have both ruled out Helicobacter Pylori.
Try probiotics!! I finally realized my problem might be yeast caused by over use of antibiotics and a couple of weeks after taking them everyday I had no more episodes.
Hi
thats a long timr, horrible for you...do you take pain killers? Have they investigated gallbladder? This can go on for years and sone people have very sharp pain and ofhers a dull sick ache as I have has for a year...and am in pain a lot..with a lot of weight loss but luckily the gallbladder and the stucks stones in the common duct are coming out in 3 weeks....I realise 11 years is a long time but it is worrh asking fir an ultrasound........good luck
I don't take painkillers no. The way I see it, I would effectively have to be on the all the time if I did because the pain is always present.
I had an ultrasound on two occasions and everything showed up normal. I don't know if they looked at my gallbladder specifically or if they just focussed on my stomach.
Hi D, i have also been through the wringer and at last found out i was not producing any acid in my stomach. Take the test with a lemon. Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon and drink it . Wait a few minutes to see if it bothers your stomach, example ...burning, bloating, heartburn, pain . Any discomfort at all. If it gives you gas or bloating swallow a little sugar on a spoon to drop the acid back down in your stomach. If it do not then that may very well be your problem because when you eat your stomach produces gastrin and when it reaches a certain level it sends a signal to your stomach to release acid for digestion if no acid is being produced then that level of gastrin keeps rising and then there is pain and can cause bloating. Do not drink cold water stay at room temp. If you think it is low acid then drink stuff like cranberry and grapefruit juice together , orange juice and lime or lemonade. I start my day with a half of lemon and 2 oz water in the morninf and with each heavy meal. Even when i go out to eat i ask for water and lemon slices. I occasionally have a coke as this is carbonated and it helps clean out your colons
Also acid refux and low stomach acid produces the same symptoms and 90 percent of the time doctors misdiagnosed it be ause they are to damn lazy to go the extra mile to help us. Its all about money to them .Keep you coming back.
Thanks S. I will definately give this a go. At this stage I'm open to trying anything if there's even the slightest possibility it will work!
Try it. You wont lose anything and it wont cost anything. Doctors check this and that ti rule out what they think is the problem so you can too. I hope to hear from you again letting me know how you are doing.
What is borax? The only borax i know about is to wash clothes.
Dkenned, have they ever taken a stool sample? That's the only way to detect an amoebic dysentery infection I think.
I think it was some form of spam. The posts have been deleted by the moderator. I'll keep you updated on the lemon trick!
No, one has never been taken. I am trying to contact my consultant today. If I can reach his secretary I will bring this up. He sent me to a dietician and a low FODMAP diet has had no impact. Since then I have heard nothing from him..
Hi dkenned,
Have you been checked for a stomach hernia or hiatus hernia they can cause stomach pain. along with pronouced acid reflux do you get this? If you haven't been checked for it ask yr doc. A friend of mine had dreadful stomach pains for months/years and only recently they have discovered he has a hiatus hernia...worth a try...best wishes.
Hi dkenned,
Borax comes from the chemical boron which is used in small amounts together with magnesium and calcium. It is supposed to be a good to take for your health. A chap called John Miller has written a book called 'Grow Youthful' where he recommends boron as a health giving property.. You can locate the book and boron on Amazon.....just to let you know....best wishes with your problem...
Hi,
An endoscopy was carried out and I was told I do have a hiatus hernia. i was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor but it had absolutely no effect.
Hi dkenned,
Then I would most certainly go back to the doc and tell him/her the proton pump inhibitor is having no effect. I would say this is what is causing your pain. I saw my friend in pain with his hiatus hernia and he really suffered. Hopefully, now they have discovered the HH the doc can do something about it and stop the pain for him...best wishes with yours...
Thank Lilian. I am going to try contacting a new Consultant. The hiatus hernia must be playing a role.
G,Day from down under at 21 my Mother took me to Out Patients with Abdo pain they took me to Thearter and took half my Bowel out Big Job then a Year to the Day ,Back in i went with Abdo Pains again they oped me up and took 3 foot of Gang Green intestine out plus my Ilium out which left me with Cronic Diarrehai for years my poor old Bum was red hot going up to 10 Times a Day them a Doctor sent me to a Big Hospital in Melbourne they got me to Blow into littles of Blue sort of water as i blew it went to white water any way they came back and told me my Body was Not taking B12 into my Blood System so i had B12 Inj once a Month had plenty of Gas all the time Then had my first Lamenectomy 5 in total and many many Bowel Adheions Blockages very painfull 3 Opp,s for that can any one help me Name what i have had is it Crohns or what Malabsorbsion Syndrome B12 Inj needed half my Bowel out 3 foot of Gang Green intestine out and 5 Lamenectomys my stomach and back look like a snakes an ladder,s game Big Cut every where i take Questran Lite for the Runs MS Conton 100mg x 2 a Day 2 x Proladone Supp as my Body is not taking up the med,s from my Gut and 2 x Adhesion opp,s had my last one a few years ago and Gall Bladder out by Open Surgery i thought they Cut me in Half i have Never had Pain so Bad they had to put me on a Morphine machine with a Ketamine infushion to help with the Pain it allso stopped me from Smoking the Ketamine Reset my Brain reseptors Off best this i ever did stopping smoking .They told me a would be in a wheel chair by my 25 Birthday and im now 62 and riding my goldwing motor bike and doing lots of Charuty work keeps my Mind Off my Back .Has any one else had the bowel out and Adhesions opp as the Dr did not name the illness i had do you guys Know Please any feed back would be Great Thanks Member,s cheers .?