Abdominal spasms

[owen101]

I have, for the last ten months, been having, what I can only describe as spasms, in my stomach, which seem to originate just below the sternum, making it difficult to breathe and resulting is a lot of pain at the point of orgin.

I have been in the hospital at least four times and have had tests for epilepsy, undergone an ultra-sound and a barium GIT.  I have been told that it could be stress, but aside from that no doctor seems able to concur with another about what the problem is, or even if there is an actual problem.  It had come to a point, where they have been happening at work and my boss is now considering putting me on short term disability, so that I can get better

I would really like to know, if there is indeed a problem and if so is there a solution.


This discussion is related to abdominal muscle spasms..

[CalGal]

It is possible that you could be having spasms and there are some meds that you could try to use, but I'm wondering if you're having any other symptoms and what the spasms seem to feel like to you?

Did the barium study show anything - like reflux? Have you had an upper endoscopy? Are you having other symptoms?

Are you noticing that the spasms seem to occur with the intake of any specific foods? Are you on any medications? Do you have any underlying medical conditions? I think we're going to need more info before any suggestions can be made.

[HYDRIN]

I am also having what appears to be stomach spasms.  They are not spasms of the intestines but of the stomach muscles themselves. They come on suddenly if I move a certain way also have had them below my rib cage. Very uncomfortable and a weak feeling after.  Have you found out an information on yours

Thanks

[Jaykay890]

I have stomach spasms which have only happened four times in the last few months. Always at night. They seem to be lasting longer and are more intense. Drinking cold water and laying on the cold bathroom floor helps if I can stand to stay still for a moment. Have you tried magnesium? I was told I should try it.

[owee]

I've had the same - for nearly 2 years now!!!
its so sore that sometimes I cant even talk because the spasms are so sore..
after 13 different sorts of doctors and accupuncture, hypnotherapy, trigger needling, an MRI scan and 14 unltasounds - i STILL don't know whats wrong!!! :(