Hi all,

I came across this site whilst doing some research on a problem with my stomach which is ruining my life!

Around 6 weeks ago out of the blue I started getting a stomach ache. I just thought this was an upset stomach but when I tried to go, nothing happened. Since then the pains have got worse. They are all around and below my belly button and feel like I need to go to the toilet alot of the time. The seem to be abit worse in the morning like whatever is happening settles on my stomach while im asleep then all starts when I wake up. I am also burping alot and have alot more "wind". My appetite comes and goes and I have lost around 9 lbs in weight. I also feel the need to burp and like I have trapped wind.
At first I had constipation but since taking alot of Movicol, that seems to have helped.

I also have thrush on my genitals and around my "back passage" and also on my tongue.

Up until the stomach pains started I was taking antibiotics for acne for around a year and also diclofenac for pain in my back. I have stopped these as soon as my stomach pains started but feel they may be linked.

I have had a gastroscopy which they just found inflamation which they said is not enough to cause my problems. I am waiting for biopsy results. I have also tested negative for celiac disease. They said I have a slightly overractive thyroid but not high enough to warrant action.

Obviously IBS has been mentioned by the doctors but I feel this is such a cop out. They said this to me around 2 years ago which actually turned out to be H PYLORI.

I am so depressed from all this, any help/advice will be great.

Thanks