I am 33 years old and currently experiencing unusual, mild, intermittent stomach pains radiating from my left lower back (5-10cm above the hip) as well as the front lower intestinal area. The original complaint was a spasm in my intestinal area which over the last month has expanded into other phantom pains, across all areas of my stomach. I can also sense the pain roughly 20 minutes after consuming food. My stool appears clear with no bleeding but I do feel a mild constipation, however, no diarrhea. I have undergone an ultrasound but everything appeared normal. Blood and urine pathology came back negative. My GP tells me it’s possibly stress related but I’m very concerned this is something more serious. What is the best course of action and has anybody experienced this problem?
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for 27 years I have been diagnosed and treated for Ulcerative Colitis. There are good days and bad days. I take Lialda as a maintainence medicine and take Xanax for stress. I take Cymbalta for the inflammation. I wish I could say that I know this is going to go away but one doctor said it best, and helped me alot: "Must take it one day at a time." That took a big load of stress off right there. My body dictates my days however sometimes I am able to push through. But, as is the case today, I am just too depleted and tired to function at full capacity so I chose to rest. Other days, I will get on the treadmill or take a walk and that seems to get my blood moving and helps take my mind off of "what if" thinking. So, I sort of associate it with the AA program as far as realizing there are just some things I cannot do and some things I can on some days. I cannot drink, which is a big social stigma (people ask why) and do I really want to discuss my issues with them. I am tyring to come up with some good responses. Also, at several major events I had had emergency urgencies where I actually had to throw my underclothes away on the spot. Not pretty. I try to keep extra clothes with me. OMG the fishing trip, the Las Vegas trip, the camping trip, the traveling down the highway and nowhere to go. And just trying not to be the party "pooper". Maybe I will write a book. If anyone has any good reads, suggestions I will happily compile them. Rest, eat what you can and don't feel "lesser" of a person. Pray and play the best you can.
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