After reading the symptoms you've been experiencing I would certainly reccomend getting tested for Celiac Disease, as well as educating yourself about this disease, as the blood tests are not always reliable. I don't know if you've ever heard of Celiac Disease, seeing it is one of the most grossly Underdiagnosed and Misdiagnosed conditions in the US, but it is a rather severe allergy/intolerance to wheat Gluten,which can, and often does maifests itself with a broad and rather diverse array of symptoms.Press on and Good Luck to you.
I would certainly be evaluated for dyspepsia - which can cause your symptoms. There are a variety of upper GI diseases - such as ulcers, inflammation of the stomach or esophagus or GERD. Tests to evaluate for these disease would be an upper GI series or upper endoscopy (with the latter being the more comprehensive test).
I would also consider blood tests for a bacteria known as H Pylori - which is associated with ulcers or inflammation.
The colonoscopy is a good idea to evaluate the lower bowel.
If the tests return negative, then irritable bowel certainly can be possible - and treatment optimized. Levsin is an antispasmodic that sometimes works. You may want to discuss with your GI doc about other options.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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This morning I have woken up to incredible stomach hunger pains and a pretty strong pain that might feel like burning behind my sternum. It feels like it might be running straight down my sternum. Please kindly consider this in your collective response.
One more thing-I had a complete physical last May and my DRE and fecal blood occult tests were negative.
TCPhilly