Stomach Pain

[Kat]

I have been experience a minor pain on my left side under my rib cage. It has been coming and going for the past two months. I have been diagnosed with depression which causes me to worry exstensively. I have had other stomach problems in the past, but the docters couldn't find anything wrong. I also have a history of alcohol abuse (I know, not the smartest thing for a depressed person). I hate to keep going to the doctor everytime there is an ache or pain, I feel like I may over reacting. This pain does not feel like acid or gas. More like something is inflammed. I am concerned that I may have something seriously wrong with me, but don't know if I even have symptoms of anything. There is no fever, occasional loose bowels but not bad, no blood. I also have been going through a lot of life changes lately which have been very stressful. I am on no medication.
Questions, What coluld this pain be and at what point should I be seriously worried?

[HFHSm.D.-Gastro-rf]

Dear Kat,
My suggestion is for you to speak with your primary physician.  This individual should have baseline information about your health as well as noting any changes.  Reassurance may be forthcoming based on the evaluation.  If you do not have a primary doctor, you should find one.  It is not a good idea for an individual to diagnose their own complaints.

Best of luck

[JOSHUA]

I believe that you have a peptic ulcer.I've been having those symptoms,and my doctor has told me it was an ulcer.It can cause your stomach to burn.Does your stomach burn after you eat?Or is the burning relieved by eating?Do you feel nauseated at times?You should go to the doctor(preferably a gastroenterologist)and have them check you out.

Joshua

[Erik]

Kat-

It sounds like you are having stress-related symptoms.It is most likely being caused by acid reflux and/or gas even though you think it doesn't feel like acid reflux. Are you still drinking any alcohol? If you are, that may be part of the problem. Caffeine will also contribute. If you have already been worked up by a physician, you can probably rest assured that stress and anxiety is the underlying cause. If you can avoid alcohol and caffeine, you will be two steps ahead. If you cannot give up the caffeine and alcohol, you should try to accept that your symptoms are not serious and will not hurt you. Your mind is very powerful and can make you think that there is something wrong with you even after your doctor has examined you and given you a clean bill of health. You may want to talk to a Psychiatrist if you haven't already done so. It has worked for me. Don't worry, be happy. Good luck!

  -Erik

[kris]

You could be experiencing mild pancreatitis. Alcohol abuse by itself can cause this, and stress will only aggravate the condition.  Talk to your Dr.
Good luck  

[Steff]

I had some sort of attack this afternoon, which scared me so, that I had my neighbor come to take me to the hospital.
We didn't make it there, as after about 30 minutes after it started, it slowly subsided. Don't know what it was, but my mom though it might be gallstones, as most of her sisters had their gall bladder removed, ans she was familiar with the symptoms.
My whole abdomen was cramping, so much so that it hurt to breathe, or straighten up.  I have had a very busy stressful couple of weeks, and have been not eating right...eating on the run..mostly fast food. (I know..bad girl )
While I was hurting this afternoon, there was pain and pressure
around my bottom as well as my entire abdomen.  I will ask the
doctor next time I'm there...or sooner if it should happen again
Whaddya think...hmmm?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Cheers,
Steff

[Bert]

My 14 year old daughter is experiencing a lot of stomach pain and is missing a lot of school because of it. We have been to the Dr. several times and they don't seem to know what is wrong. The pains come from know where at times and are stronger after she eats any type of foods. can someone give me any suggestions? A few years ago I was diagnosed with Crohnes Disease is it possible that she could develop it? Thank You for any suggestions or answers.

[Susan]

Dear Kat:

Because the pain you desribe is so high a possibility may be gall bladder.  You need to follow up on this - call your local hospital for referrals in your area.  Ask or suggest the following tests - endosopy - small bowel series and colonoscopy.  If you have any imflammation as you speculate you will know for sure after these tests.  A simple blood test measuring your sed rate (imflamation) will also serve as a motivator for these tests, if the imflammation is high.  

Take care of yourself - you are your own healer first!

[Susan]

Dear Bert:

I too have a 16 year old son (who is now in the hospital) and I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease years ago so yes it can happen.  The doctors think it may be related by ethnics rather than heredity but no one really knows.

My son has been seriously ill since last May - he was diagnosed 5 years ago with ulcerative colitis and was treated with prednisone and asacol which always worked in the past.  This time he was not recovering, was hospitalized in August with IV steroids and flagile but was only good for about a week.  He has lost 50 lbs. since May and is deteriorating quickly not to mention depressed.  He is being home tutored because he couldn't make it to school.  I secured the name of another specialist in our area because his doctor was hesitant to put him on 6 mp because it takes 3 months or more to begin working and he wanted to get this event under control first.  The new gastro admitted him to the hospital and I finally got him to start running more tests.  Now they're saying he has Crohn's colitis (even his old doctor but never shared that with us) and the doctor is considering Remicaid infusion ( or Infliximab) which is basically an antibody which reduces the imflammation to nothing quickly.

To start off with your daughter I would suggest a blood test to measure the imflammation(sed rate).  If it is high graduate from there.  A colonoscopy, small bowel series and possibly an endiscope if the small bowel series is indicating imflammation or disease.  Since they use the same type of anesthesia for the colonoscopy and the endoscopy I would suggest having them done at the same time just so you don't have to submit your daughter to anesthesia twice.  

Don't wait any longer - over time your daughter can develop other problems such as depression and eating disorder because she relates eating to pain.  It is not pleasurable any longer so she may avoid food.  

You and your daughter will be in my prayers.  How is your Crohn's doing now?  Are you under a doctor's care or are you in remission?  I have been for 5 years now since my last surgery - pretty much pain free but diarreah (which is manageable) and no meds for 4-1/2 yrs.

[Linda]

My symptoms book says it is most likely an ulcer also... possibly GERD...Reflux, best get seen by doctor won't go away without help...could have H-Pylori virus which will need an anti-biotic, zantac and or prilosec...
Linda

[Freddie]

i have had a hernia removed from my neighbor over six months ago when i went to the doctor one of several visits for severe abdomial (abdominal) pain,then the pain came back and i had my gallbladder removed,now the same pain has returned and my primary physician gave me vicodin until my insurance would approve for me to see a specialist which took over three weeks.i'm going to the doctor finally today and the pain is still there it is a burning sensation in the middle of my stomach.i'm a fifty two year old military person who has done quite a bit of drinking in my lifetime but have cut down the past three years.the pain stops for about one hour when i've taken pepcid or maalox or gavaison but returns stronger and wakes me during the night with severe burning.i have also been given meds for possible acid reflex and have gotten relief with that problem.the pain at this point i sometime think is bubbling feeling and then burning.i have even gotten up during the night to drink cold water due to the burning senstaion.

[comment by kerry]

I work in a local pizza shop the other day i sneezed and my side started hurting like i had pulled a muscle now if I lay wrong or lift something it hurts to the belly button should i see a physician or try to strengthen that muscle

[kathie]

I too have been getting pain under my left rib cage after I
eat a moderate amount of food. I'v had Abdominal ultrasounds,
abdominal cat scan and a Hitus Scan (gallbladder).  It was
determined that my gallbladder is not working well. However,
the surgeon said the gallbladder is not causing my left pain.
Today a gastrologist performed an endoscopy (down my
throat checking out my stomach ect.)  He prescribed prilosic
and said I may have gastritus.  I am trying to get this resolved
Hope this helps you.  Do you have any new news or developments?

[claude]

I been having severe stomach pains, for about a week or so.  I would like to know what might be causing this pain.  I'm not taking any medicaton at the moment, but I would like some more information on this matter.  In adition, I took a laxative a few days ago, which cleaned out my system, but I still feel the pain getting worse.

[kitten squirrel]

Kat,i have the same problem...with feeling bloated ,let me know if you find out what it is...

[Joseph]

Kat, your symptoms are very similar to mine.  Pancreatic problems can cause depression (physiologically) and present ULQ pain like you describe.  Mine still unresolved.  Would be interested in what you find out.  Good luck and thanks.

[Mary]

the pain is on my right side sometimes lower sometimes a little higher, i do not drink. i have had stomach problems since i was a kid. also have a lot of stress i lost husband three years ago from cancer and have a six year old son to raise.

[Mary]

I have had pain on the right lower side of my stomach sometimes a little higher. It is not a pain that is severe by anoying it also does not last all day but comes periodically.  when i press my stomach i do not feel pain or any hardness or lumps.  i was diagnosed with IBS a while ago but this feels more like a tugging or pulling. Also under a lot of stress. Could it be goldbladder or ovarian cysts.  Had a check up in Dec. with pap smear and showed nothing. Also alot of bleching constantly. Had colenoscopy in summer of 1999 showed nothing.

[RF]

i have been having pain in my lower right side sometimes a little higher.  the pain is not a pain that is severe but more annoying.  It comes and goes.  I was diagnosed with IBS a while ago but i don't feel that this is that.  Had pap smear done two months ago. it was negative.  had colenoscopy in the summer of 1999 also negative. Could pain be gallbadder or something that i should really worry about.  I lift my son on my legs and wrestle with him he is six years old and weights 85 pounds, could this be some sought of sprain???

[[e-mail]]

I have the same simptoms with the alcohol abuse but also I smoke too many cigarettes.  My pain is under my rib cage and I constantly spit up something like gull it is all foamy.  I take blood pressure pills and am taking wellebrutin to stop smoking and to relieve my anxiety.  It hasn't helped with the smoking.
Kathy

[Scott]

I have the same simptoms also,but I don't drink

[ron gonsalves]

i have a similar problem, if you have any info on solving this please email me at ***@****

p.s. this has been a problem of mine from the ages of 9 to 35 (current) ive been to many doctors and no answer

[lavaune]

I am 71 year old woman, I recently had surgery,  now have severe
upper stomach problems, lack of appetite, dry metalic taste in
mouth, periodic flem (phlegm), weakness.  I have tried mylanta, pepcid,
perlosec, all with not much help.  Pain pills help, but I think
irritate the problem.  One year/half ago I had upper/lower GI
diagnosis gastritis& reflux.  This problem has happened after
2 surgeries.  I have lost so much weight due to inability to
eat (I have to force myself to eat). My stomach feels so sore.\
If anyone has any suggestions or similar experience I appreciate
your help.

[Lafonya L.]

I have a stamach pain that when I eat something I always vomit it up and i try to loose bowel but i cant i dont want to eat anything because I feel sick.

[Dana Britton]

It sounds like what you are experiencing is extremely similar to what I am feeling.  Have you found any answers?  My pain seems to be after drinking which I also do too much, and dor the same reasons.  I have had this pain somewhat since I was 16, and the doctors say there is nothing there. I seems that my ribs are jabbing into something. The pain is worsend cosiderably if I drink and have sex.  I am also worried and feel the doctors see me as a hypochondriac.  I was asked to have a lower gi done which I have not yet.  I also have ibs.  But today I am in sever pain, and after my hangover wears off, I will see a doctor tommorrow.  I also have low blood suger.  We girls need take better care of ourselves.

[G. A. Bax]

What did the Dr say?

[[e-mail]]

Hello- how are you? I was looking through these articles and yours stood out. For the past 3 weeks, i keep getting these stomach pains and it's bad. After i eat is worse and when i don't eat. Sometimes, there's pressure in my chest (near my heart) and it's all gas. I'm afraid it's something serious, that's why i'm trying to find out what these symptoms are (before the doctor tells me).

[star448755]

my stomach cramps reallt bad after i eat i have indigestion, and i have to go to the restroom and can not hold it no matter where i am. igo to the restroom with dirreha and it is real watery and loose. i go 3 or 4 times before i get relief and my stomach still hurts a little. i have a pain on my lefy sid that goes into the back area. i get sick at my stomach also.there is no blood in my stool and i don't drink

[[e-mail]]

i have chronic stomach pain on my left side into my back area,after i eat it gets worse,it cramps and i have to go to the restroom after i go 2 or 3 times there is a little releif. but my stool is very loose and runny. a light color but no blood. i have lost about 10 lbs. over 3 month period. i do not drink  but i do smoke.my stomach hurts alot.

[[e-mail]]

i have chronic stomach pain on my left side into my back area,after i eat it gets worse,it cramps and i have to go to the restroom after i go 2 or 3 times there is a little releif. but my stool is very loose and runny. a light color but no blood. i have lost about 10 lbs. over 3 month period. i do not drink  but i do smoke.my stomach hurts alot.

[Tanya]

I HAVE THESE PAINS EVERY DAY I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY COULD BE

[Prentice Weaver]

I have sharp pains occasionally on the left side of my abdomin (abdomen),
this condition started last night after I started using amoxicillin for a cold that was developing. I have asthma, so
when I feel the on set of a cold or when I produce yellow sputum
that's when I start the antibiotics to prevent further infection, at which time I'll need Corticosteriods to control my asthma. Is it possible that I could be developing an alergic (allergic) reaction to augmentin, now causing the occasional shooting pain or could this be the symptoms of something else, and if so what
other condition has similar characteristics? I have no other
symptoms like fever, blood in stool, diarrhea or headache.

Thank You
PW

[George]

I'm a 44 yo male . About a year ago, after my third cup of coffee one morning, I started to feel cramps in
my stomach. A couple of weeks later, after some sleepless
nights ( the cramps seemed to occur early in the morning as well as between meals ) I was diagnosed with gastritis and
given 20 mg of Prilosec for 3 weeks.

I've stopped the coffee and watch what I eat although I can't say that my life is any less stressfull right now.

There are times when, even with the prilosec, I can hear
and feel acid ( at least I think it's acid ) being
squirted into my stomach, particularly between meals., (
When I detect this happening, I pop about 4 tums and that usually takes care of it. Biut to have to do this 10 times a day is probably not good for my health.

The problem seemed to end but a few months later, the same symptoms reoccurred.

So I went on Prilosec again.  Now I am on 20 mg per day and I take 3 or 4 tums 10 times a day when I feel any
discomfort. The tums and bismol seem to do as much good as
the prilosec but I'm concerned about 2 things :
1) Is all of the calcium in the tums or other calcium based antacids going to cause other problems
2) Is the problem ( gastritis ) ever going to be
cured ?

There seems to be some pressure right under my sterum when the discomfort occurs. Could this be a symptom of GERD ?

Thanks.

[June]

my son is 14 years old. he has had stomach pains for about one year now.  we have been to the doctor and have had no answers.  he has pain, diarrahea and cramps.  he can eat most things and it doesn't affect him. we stopped milk for a while because we thought it was milk caused.  he is now taking aciphex and no big change.  amonia-ad and pepcaid-ac will also help some. any ideas about what causes it?

[quintin]

For the last few days I have been in pain. It is a sharp pain
on the left side of my stomach close to waist line. If I press it it hurts worst. I have no symtoms of any kind everything is normal except my pain. I have not been to the hospital yet. What advice can you give me

[Lindsay]

I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. Check with your doctor about a blood test to check for high levels of amalayse which will give him an idea of where to go from there. This is a potentially serious disease, so make sure you act quickly. Incidently, it is commonly caused by alcohol abuse.

[samantha blackmon]

i have a friend who is having these same problems. so i am looking for any thing that you can tell me about what you might
know that could be the problem.

[taylor]

I was having really bad pains in the same area, and it feels the same way.  At the same time, my coller bone on the same side hurts as well.  I came here to see if there was anything about my pains.  If you find the answer, post it because i'd love to know

[Erin]

a few months ago, i noticed a "lump" on the right side of my bellybutton.  it's about as round as a golf ball but only sticks out less than an inch.  i feel constant pressure inside all around the middle of my belly.  i've had many blood tests done as well as an ultrasound and a CT scan (with contrast...ugh!).  each has come back "normal" except for the ultrasound showing i had an elongated gall bladder which the doc said shouldn't be a cause for concern (should it be??).  this has been going on for a while now.  i'm always drained for energy, i'm hungry but then as soon as i sit down to eat i completely lose my appetite and feel nauseous.  i can't sleep on my stomach anymore and now i have to wear loose fitting pants.  my stomach always looks bloated or swollen and even a hug from ny fiance can be too much pressure sometimes.  i'm tired of being dismissed by the medical "professionals" and i'm also tired of being treated like some kind of science experiment.  every time i go to the doctor she brings in all her doctor friends and they all push on my stomach and then have a chat about me in the hallway.  can anyone help me?

[Wanda]

Bad gas, use mylanta.

[chad miles]

i feel like my stomach swells sometimes and i have problems eating. sometimes i can feel sick for no reason. i have been to the doctor before and they done a probe in my stomach and found no ulcers. i have to take alot of tums sometimes it helps with the cramping and pains that i have. can oyu give me any kind of clue of what may cause this to keep recure like it does. please get in touch with me as soon as possible. this has being going on for about 5 yrs now i need some kind of relief.

[Karen J. Seppa]

Erin, It sounds as if you aren't scheduled for any further tests or specialists. If this is so and they expect you to just go on like this there is only one thing you MUST DO - GET A NEW DR. It's very obvious SOMETHING is there that shouldn't be, and if it is causing you this pain you can't just settle for "oh well."   Do it.  -Karen

[Roger L. Braxton Jr]

I need to know what is wrong when with my stomach when it is loaded with gas and it does not have any symptoms.my blood presure go up to 150/126 then i start piting my my stomach all over i release gas out of my mouth big burst air out of my mouth.

[Roger L. Braxton Jr]

I need to know what is wrong when with my stomach when it is loaded with gas and it does not have any symptoms.my blood presure go up to 150/126 then i start piting my my stomach all over i release gas out of my mouth big burst air out of my mouth.

[Angel]

i have the identical symtoms and it is very painful.  It started with taking anti-inflamatory drugs and drugs that are used to build bone mass.  I've had liver, gallbladder and a lot of blood  tests and all to no avail.  Thi morning I had an upper GI and hope they will find something.  The test will show an ulcer or hiatal hernia.  A sister-in law- of mine told me she took the same type of medication years ago and it gave her an infection of the stomach lining which lasted for 3 months.  Go back to your doctor and let hime know what kind of drugs or over the counter medication you are taking.  Good luck.

[byron]

WHAT  IS   THIS

[bill]

Adbdomen pain,  lower left quadrant.  Below and to the left of my navel.  Went away for a few days and is back again.   Sore to the touch, sharp pain when pressed above the area.  Not painful when pressure is released.  
I am not constipated, that area seems to be working ok.

Any ideas?

***@****

[barbara smyly]

i have the same promblems except the drinking.

[michele]

My doctor has digagnosed me with 4 ulcers,hiatal hernia,and my esophagus is inlaged and a spactic colon. I am 24 years old and really worried about my health and I do not feel my doctor is helping me. I am previously taking prilosec and I still feel bad. My stomach is hard and inlarged. Is that normal? I am not over weight but I do smoke. Should I get a second oppinion?

[Mrs. Angela Roberts]

Im having the same problem on my left side. I have been having this problem for a couple of months now, off and on. I have tried a colon cleanser,It realive some of the pressure.I have even tried Cirtic Of Magnesia,That really did help,but my problem has return .I have done what my doctor told me to do.Please write me back.

[theresa mckinley]

i have a paralized stomach the doctors said i have 0 percent emptingwhat does this mean

[Brenda]

For about two years, I've been having sharp stomach pains and it also hits under my breast bone. I get these pains maybe about once or twice daily. It can last from 10mins to  30 mins during the pain I get nausea and vomit. It usually happens when I eat. It can be anything from cereal to a heavy dinner, It doesn't matter. It's driving me crazy. When I get this pain I can't move, talk, etc. I have to stay still bite on something because the pain is so sharp  and let is pass by. Could, you please help me? What are these pains cause by? Is it serious?

Thank You
Brenda

[carolyn smith]

Ihave the same thing

[Carolyn]

I have the same condition

[carolyn smith]

I have the same condition

[helene parnes]

pains in lower abodomen on left side  running temperature l0l   joints of wrists painful  shouldl i call my physcian   i just took l000 ampocillin

[Maria]

i have pain under my right rib cage it catches sometimes. its not my  gallblader what could it be? sometimes it goes into my back and i know its not gas..

[Lightcen]

Yes, I have same problem... it bother me  
I went to the emergency twice this month July 5th and 15th.  They could not find anything wrong.  July 11th - took stress test and heart - everything is fine.  July 20 - endoscopy test and nurse said I have hetial hernia.  Really my stomach seems fine and I asked nurse what s about my left side under rib it still pain...  she said I dont know  and I asked  is my stomach bad... she shood her head  "yes".  So, I still have pain same place... It frustrated for me  and I did called specialist last Friday morning and they wanted me go to emergency.  I dont feel right  go again and I knew  they would say oh nothing wrong ... which it depressed me  and I need to know why it pain  what it cause.

[Stephanie G. Phelps]

I am having the exact same symptoms... Did you ever find anything out?
***@****

[GloriaRileyz]

My brother is in the hospital right now with I guess an enlarge liver,but he wont tell me because he is a heavy drinker,which his belly is very large.But he had pain on his left side  untill he could not stand up any more.You need to see a stomach specialist,take care

[Alycia]

Hey!! i have the same problem almost exactly.. i dunno but the docs just keep saying that the muscle between my rib cage is inflammed and that its easy to do i dunno email me if u want.. ***@****

[Kim Brenning]

I am having the same pain on my left side below my rib cage. I am on antidepressants and am a recovery alcholic. The story sounds like me and what to know what the problem is.

[Wayne]

reply to paragraph above

[Wayne]

reply to paragraph above

[ronald harff]

i am having horrific left side pain which just happen over night

[shannon meade]

I have been having a burning in my stomach. Last night it was really bad. I do have acid refux disease . I have had it now for the last 6 or seven years . My heartburn is getting worse everyday and night. I just want to know why I have this burning and I know i am overweight. I hurt towards the lover left side of my back as well. Please why is this going on. thank you shannon

[kirsten]

Hi, I am only 12 but I am studying to be a doctor. A neursergeon. I might have an answer. Just email me with these answers.
1. How frequent do u get them?
and 2. Do you have anything else besides stomach pains while you have it?
Emial: ***@****

[Victor]

i have been experiencing the same simptoms,what could it be?

[lyn]

I also at times have pain in my left side. The same thing thatKat has said on October 22, 1999 has said the same.    
Question, What could this pain be coming from, I am 49 yrs. old.

[patrick]

I have been having the same pain as you discribed above and Im being diagnosed with iritable bowl syndrom (syndrome) witch has no treatment and is said to be coused by stress. Whats funny is that I do not feel as if I have stress at all. My pain is on the lower left side of my body below my ribes and seems to come and go every day or every other day.The pain revels itself as a burning sinsation that seems to have a mind of its own as far as intensity goes. Its very painfule at times and ice cold water gives me relief but for a very short period of time. I am a smoker about a 1/2 pack a day and my pian started about 2 years back. Before the pain started I was drinking alot of pepsi and hardly any water I was also only eating one large meal a day becouse I just did not have the hunger in the mornings or afternoons.The docters have no answers  and I have gone threw a multitude of painful tests as well as being exposed to alote of radiation frome their cat scans and so forth. Sorry I have no answers for you but good luck!!!!!!

[Cindy]

I know what you are feeling.  I have the same pain in my upper abdomen.  It feels like a wave of burning pain.  I dont have a history of drinking but when I do drink it seems to get worse.  I can't help you as far as telling you what you have but they think that the problem with me is Gastritis.  Inflammation of the stomach linning.  I have been having this problem for about 2 months and so far all they (when I say they I mean my Doctors) tell me to do is to take Tylenol instead if any type of IBU.

[woollander]

i have the same pain in my side

[Jay]

I have been had the sme problem since 1996. I also have seen many doctors to no avail. If you have found the problem please let me know.

[Higgins]

I have been having alot of pain in my stomach, I recently had a
gall bladder surgery, now i am having the same problems last than six months, with the exact same problem. I also had a ultra sound and endoscopy. I was told that I had alot of gastritis Inflamation (inflammation) in the stomach. I haven't been able to eat, I do eat small portions, I did have diahrae for about a week I am just always feeling neusea all the time its like a 24 hr thing, i don't know what to think what is going on with me. I am not really scared if it could be cancer, I am praying that it is not. I am waiting now for the biospy to come, I have appt with the doctor, because he wants to see me in 1 to 2 weeks, he said I had alot of inflamation (inflammation). Could it be something else than cancer?

[william murphy]

I feel pain on my left side.It is tender to the touch. Its not a bad pain it feels like when you run too fast and your side aches.

[william murphy]

I feel pain on my left side.It is tender to the touch. Its not a bad pain it feels like when you run too fast and your side aches.

[MaryRose]

This sounds like me, what is it?

[teri]

I HAVE THE SAME PAIN AND CANT FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS?

[teri]

I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PAIN I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT MIGHT BE?

[LUV-POO]

Yes I've been experiencing massive stomach pains their sharp and leads all the way to my middle and lower back what's wrong. I can barely move.

[kim]

I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.GOOD LUCK WITH THE DOCTORS.THEY SAY THAT I HAVE IRRITABLE BOWLS AND CYCIST ON MY OVARIES,BUT THE PROBLEM IS THE PAIN IS NOT WHERE THEY SAY THAT IT SHOULD BE THEY TRIED TO PUT ME ON DEPRESSION PILLS.(BUSPAR)BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!! I AM NOT DEPRESSED THAT IS JUST THERE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING, WELL GOOD LUCK.

[June]

i have pain on the lower left side sometimes i double over i was given hydrocodine it works but i dont like taking it all the time also i am under alot of stress.

[Beth]

Have had similar pains to the ones described.  Try avoiding ALL dairy.  I have found a sudden intolerance to dairy which leads to gas and severe stomach pain.  I too have IBS and stress is a major factor.  I have found I can control the stomach pain (for the most part) if I avoid stress and stay completely way from the dairy.  Good luck-Beth

[EFFIE NEJAD]

I NEED TO KNOW MORE ASBOUT5 STOMACH PAIN AND ALSO WHAT COUSE THE PAIN AND ALL THE SYPTOMS (symptoms)

[Joann]

i just want to tell u that i have had a viral infection for 5 to 6 weeks and now i am on prilosec and today i have lower right stomach pains is it gas.please reply

[Shari]

Hello-
  Have you gotten any responses and if so will you please send them to me I am haveing the same problem as you except for the fact that I am young and have not had an problems with alcohol abuse so if you could please contact me at ***@****. Thanks so much for your help.

[[e-mail]]

Hi have you found out what is wrong with you? I am having the same left side pain under my rib area. I have been diagnosed with depression, but i can't find anything on the net about this. Could you please write me and tell me? Thank you!

[Carrie]

my daughter has been having stomach problems for about four weeks .we took her to see a doctor and he said no more milk prod. any more. she still has stomach problems. it hurts her in the center of her stomach , off and on all day.they said it might be her nervs.we got medichine for that and it didn't work. what should we do? should we get her xrayed or see a differant doc.     thank-you

[NATASHA HARRINGTON]

MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE TESTED FOR H PYLORI,ITS A BACTERIA THAT LIVES IN THE LINIG OF YOUR STOMACH.IT CAN CAUSE UPPER STOMACH PAIN,NAUSEA,EVEN VOMITING OR PEPTIC ULCERS.IT CAN BE TREATED IN TWO WEEKS WITH MEDICATION.I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH IT ABOUT A MON. AGO,BUT STILL SUFFER WITH IT BECAUSE OF SEVERE VOMITING,I COULD KEEP THE MEDICINE DOWN.IT IS VERY TREATALBE AND CAN BE FOUNDSIMPLY THROUGH A BLOOD TEST. HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER.

[MARIA ROSA MICK]

I GONE THRU SAME SINCE GALLBLADDER WAS REMOVED I EAT ONLY VEG IF U HAVE ANY CONCERNS  EMAIL ME AT  ***@****

[[e-mail]]

Did U ever find out the nature of your problem?  Although I am not having any stomach pain, i am having these awful painsunder my left rib cage (armpit).  So far, my internist is unable to tell me what's going on after two months of medication.

Any information you can give is appreciated.

[George]

I have the exact same thing, a pain in my stmach just above my   waist line a little ti the left, and I notice it after eating especially. I do not drink and I have not been worried lately. Any advice?

[Joyce]

I really don't know,but I'm having very savere pains.I'm really scared it might be a cancer, because cancer runs in my family.I went to the doctor,and they said it wasn't a peptic ulcer,and it wasn't my gallstones,so I don't know what to think.I was looking on the internet,to talk to someone,about it.I'm really feeling lonly right know,and it's really stressful.I was reading,about the outcome,of this type of cancer,and it's not good,if it's progressed,and spreaded.I had to watch my grandmother suffer,for so long,with this cancer,believe me it wasn't pretty.She couldn't eat,drink,or never sleep. All she did was throw up all the time,and suffer.I wish I could talk to my family,but they just don't understand.

[Anona]

Sounds like to me it can be acid reflex.To many acids in your system.Or it can be a Alcer.I went through the same thing and I still do and my doctor told me its from having too much acid in my system.Lay off of Soda and acid drinks and food that contains high amounts of acids.Drink water instead of soda.Also you might think about staying away from any kind of spicy sauces because that can cause you to have stomach problems.You might want to get a 2nd or 3rd opinion from another doctor,Someone that studies gastro inflammtions.Please E-mail me back and let me know..

[Cateybugs]

Dear Kat:

I have the same exact symptoms that you mentioned, I just went last week and had an endoscopy & an ultrasound done and the results were negative.  However; I still have the pain under my ribcage on the left side.  It bothers me during the night when I go to roll from my left side to my right.  I get a burning stabbing pain that wakes me up. I too am afraid that there is something really wrong with me, but when I tell my doctor they say they have no idea what it is.  I see that your note was posted about a year ago, have you found out what your problem was yet?  I would really appreciate an answer.

You can contact me at Cateybugs @ AOL.com

Sincerely,

Cateybugs

[lori]

I too have been experiencing a similar pain on my left side under my rib cage for some time now.  I too am a worrier and am afraid it is something serious but too afraid to get to the doctor for a diagnosis.  I began experiencing this pain during a large change in my life also.  Although I do not drink, I have put on weight and notice that the pain is worse when I eat rich foods or over eat, but also when I sit and my posture isn't good.  I also want to know what this pain could be caused from, and what I should do about it.  Could it be an ulcer or something much more serious?

[david]

I have pain in my stomach and two much acid i can not drink milk or ice cream  and cheese it hurts all the time and some times i throw up and the smell is bad my teeth feel very dry after ward  i work night shift and it is a hard job and iam in good shape but i have too much acid  and lots of gas  tell me please how to get rid of the pain

[Martilin]

I have been having the exact same pain and symptoms for about six months now off and on . It feel like theres something inside there, like inflamation (inflammation). I dont smoke,drink or take anything stronger than Tylenol.  I eat a low fat diet and drink lots of liquids. I had gestational Diabetes twice and since my son was born three years ago, I have developed low blood sugars instead of high. I thought i had an ulcer or tumor or pancreitis or something.

[dmc madgun]

i have been having pain in my left side where my ribs meet in the front of my chest and the pain goes all the way staight to my back and ribs went to the er they said it was strained stomach walls cant they help me i dont drink alochio i also cant keep food down what is wrong and what can i do for it im in some serious pain please some one help me

[peter hoover]

i have pain on left side under rib cage

[Peter]

i had endo last week having pain left side

[angie]

I have had my gallbladder out 2 years ago.A couple of months after the gallbladder operation, the doctors found an ulcer. I was given antibiotics and was feeling better for about 4 months and then the pain started again. Without taking any tests, the doctors have diagnosed me with Reflux and I have been on meds ever since.  I still get alot of pain under my right rib, each attack getting worse. Now, I am being treated like I'm some kind of nut!!!!!! I've been to 4 different doctors. Each one has a different diagnoses. 1. Reflux  2. Adhesions  3. muscle (sp?) pull. 4. Don't know. Not one of these doctors will even do a test to see what's going on, just more pills. I'm 45, female and didn't have many health problems until the gallbadder!

[Isabel]

I want to know more about

[rboles]

I have the same symtoms

[kay cummins]

CHANGE YOUR DIET... eat MOSTLY raw fruits and vegetables to give your body living matter to rebuild itself and heal itself. For more info see Hallelujah Diet-so called because of its success on a number of conditions... call 1 [phone] to get more info on the diet from AIM and also great products to help the body heal!

[Joyce]

It sounds like you may have costochondritis.  Is is inflammation of the cartilage of the ribs and sternum.  The pain may be sharp or a dull ache.  It usually occurs on the left side.  It is confused with a heartattack at first.  Try pressing on your left ribs where the pain is and see if there is any tenderness.  Not too hard though.  It there is inflammation it will be painful.  I have suffered with costochondritis since I was about 15.  Ask your doctor for his opinion.  He will put you on some  a antiinflammatory drug.  There is lots of people that suffers with this.  Do not get alarmed.  It is not serios even though it feels like it. If your doctor diagnoses you with costochondritis, please feel free to email me with any concerns you may have.  I have did a lot of research.  Good luck!  Email me at ***@****.  Be sure to leave the e off of troubl.

[joyce grider]

Can anyone help me?  I have what I call attacks. I will be feeling fine and suddenly have the sharpest pain I have ever felt in my life.  It is on the left side.  It will start  right beside my sternum and shoot under my left breast under my ribs up into my shoulder.  I have been suffering for about 7 months now.  When I have them I can not move or and have to take shallow breaths for about 10-15 mins.  Movement makes it worse.  The doctor said it was my costochondritis but I do not think so.  I have had costochondritis for 14 years and it does not feel like this.  I can not go anywhere.  I am afraid to leave home afraid that I will have an "attack".  If anyon can help me get an idea of what might be wrong please,email me at ***@****.  No e on troubl.  I can not make anyone understand how bad the pain is.  It is worse than when I had my son (naturally),without pain medicine.  Has anyone experienced anything like this?  Help me if you can.

[Marian Witherbee]

I have almost the same problem but I don't have a drinking problem.

[Melody Keller]

Kat,

I have been having the same symptoms as you.  I was in the hospital for six hours only for them to tell me nothing was wrong.  I am still having those same pains.  My pain started in my stomach on the lower right side. It then spread to my lower right side of my back, and even in my neck. I was just curious if you are still having these symptoms and if you were treated. I would like to know for my sake whether it is something serious or not. My e-mail address is ***@****.  If you could let me know I would deeply appreciate it.


                    Thank You,

                    Melody Keller

[donnell hansen]

should i be worried over pain in my left side and down my leg

[[e-mail]]

Hi Kat,
     Boy reading your story hit home. I have had a pain on my right side under my rib cage and I can feel a sensation in my back when I drink something cold. I went to the doctor yesterday so so worried that it's something serious. They can not find anything wrong with me either. I haven't been feeling well and now Im very depressed not knowing is so hard. I just had to write to you and let you know I can feel for you. I wish you the best and hope they find out what the problem is.....shawna

[[e-mail]]

I have the same problem with my stomach.  I have pain and when i'm under stress it feels like a burning sensation over my stomach.  My stomach feels like a volcano and I feel feverish from the stomach.  I too would like an answer as to what to do because the doctors are no help.  they told me it was all in my head.

[CARRIE, important info that can help you]

your daughter is probably experiencing the same thing i have-irritable bowel syndrome, and your doctor is right, it is all in your head.  Since IBS is such a new condition, most people have never heard about it but the truth is that over 2 million americans suffer from it.  They are classified in three groups-little, moderate, or extreme.  Little means the person gets your daughter's symptoms but only when something really extreme happens (a death in the family, losing a job, etc.) moderate is every so often, and what i and i think your daughter have are the extreme.  We get it over the smallest things.  You know what the syptoms (symptoms) are, but you should know exactly what it is first.  Irribatle bowel sydrome occurs when a person who obsseses over stress (even if they dont realize it) gets stomach aches as a result because he brain sends stressful brain waves to the bowels in your intestine, and the intestine starts to move around, in the same way it does when you have a bowel movement, only much more painful depending on the person.  This is why IBS is offen mis-diagnosed as gas pain, acid pain,and constipation as it was in my case, etc. But, as you have found, these medications often do not help at all. Diet often can help/worsen the  symptoms.  According to my research, I've found that doughy foods such as bagels or bread, and foods high in sugar make the cramps worse or more frequent. (NOTE: IBS also causes weight loss because cramps often come after eating, making the person unwilling to eat in avoidance of pain.)
     On a lighter note-The good news is that if your daughter DOES have IBS, it is not life threating (though life altering), and cannot damage any of your intestinal organs.
  I hope this helps you and your daughter but since I am only twelve, and because IBS shares symptoms of many other serious problems, you should have your daughter go in for tests to rule out any other serious problems.
sincerely,
nicki

[Judy]

I HAVE EXPERINCED ALOT OF PAIN ON MY LEFT FOR THE PAST 2 NIGHT. IT STARTS IN MY STOMACH AND GOES AROUND TO MY BACK. MY FIRST NIGHT I THROWED UP THEN IT QUIT. LAST NIGHT IT LASTED ABOUT 3 HOURS AND FINALLY EASED ENOUGH THAT I COULD SLEEP. THIS IS THE 3 TIME IN TWO WEEKS. LAST NIGHT WAS THE WORST I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO GO TO THE ER. BUT IT FINALLY QUIT. THIS IT IS A LITTLE SORE AND I'M AFRAID TO EAT AANYTHING AFRAID IT MIGHT START AGAIN.I'M ON NO KIND OF MEDICATIONS.

[Myles]

I have had rib pain for 9 years now.  and I would like to get rid of it, if i can. It hurts from the top side ribs to the bottom side ribs

[EDDIEO]

I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME INTERMITTENT PAIN FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS I HAVE FOUND THAT THE OLD TREATMENT OF CHICKEN SOUP AT A HOT TEMP.HAS RELIVED MY PAIN ALMOST EVERY TIME.I TO HAVE BEEN UNDER A HIGH DEGREE OF STRESS AS OF LATE.I'M 72 YRS.YOUNG AND VERY ACTIVE.I ALSO FOUND THAT A SMALL GLASS OF MILK HAS HELPED ME.THIS HAS LED ME TO THINK I MAY BE DEVELOPEING A ULSER.SHOULD I KEEP DOING WHAT IM DOING OR WHAT??

[MICHEL KERBY]

HI MY SON IS 8 AND FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS HEHAS BEEN HAVING PAINS IN HIS STMOACH WHEN HE SIT UP OR LAYS DONW OR BENDS HE HAS BEEN GOING TO THE BATHROOM A LOT I TOOK HIM TO THE DR AND THEY SAID THAT I MIGHT BE GROWING PAINS I THOUGHT THEM THAT HE CRY ABOUT AT SCHOOL AND WITH HIS TEACHER CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME I WOULD LOVE TO NO WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS AND TRY TO GET HIM HELP I DON'T WANT SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEND TO HIM PLEASE HELP

[Rebecca]

My daughter has been crying for over 2 hours ofher tummy hurting.  she is only 3 and i do know the appendix is on the right side which is hurting her.  But she has also told me that her whole tummy area from RIGHT TO LEFT is hurting.....there is no fever...........what should i do

thank you so much,
rebecca

[shirley]

my pain is like bloating and abdominal pain.  like i have air pockets in my sides back and left shoulder.

[shirley]

i have experience left pain. plus air pockets in my left shoulder and back. also have abdominial pain. have tried every antiacid  over the counter. no relieve.

[shirley]

i have experience left pain. plus air pockets in my left shoulder and back. also have abdominial pain. have tried every antiacid  over the counter. no relieve.

[genmac216]

what could this be

[genmac216]

what could this be

[J.M. Lopez]

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

[cooly]

very sad

[Debbie Knight]

I am also experiencing pain on the left side under the rib cage. The pain go into my back. Sometimes the pain is very sharp , I have problems loose bowles and get sick in my stomach. I'm sick right now and the pain is mild but there.

[LeAnne]

I have been experiencing the same symptoms.  I am 21 yrs old and have been diagnosed with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.  I've been having a sharp pain on the left side just under the rib cage.  And like you I have no other symptoms.  I have also been diagnosed with scoliosis(curvature of the spine). Somebody told me that was the reason for the pain in my ribs.  If you find anything else out please let me know.
***@****

[[e-mail]]

I myself experience pain in the right side all along my rib cage
into my back. I've been to doctors they don't know what it is.
For a peroid of time i thought i was going crazy. It went away for 5yrs it came back about 1 month ago i can't sleep or even eat
at times. only thing that sooths the pain is ice.

[Jeni]

i have the same problem it comes and goes hurts worth after i use the bathroom, i have also been under stress too, if this helps in any way.

[r jones]

I HAVE PAIN IN MY RIGHT SIDE UNDER MY RIB CAGE FOR SOME YEARS BUT DONT THINK IT IS SERIUS BECAUSE I HAVE NOT BEEN SICK OR FEELING BAD COULD IT BE A PULL MUSCLE FROM LIFTING WEIGHTS

[ttazzs1122]

please let me know why i get thesess stomach pains

[DButler]

I'm having the same problem Kat. I've gone for an endoscopy last year and the doctor said it looked like I had an ulcer that was healing. It's a year later and I'm having more problems now than I did last year. Not only do I suffer from acute gas reflux, but now I feeling this burning sensation on the left side of my stomach directly underneath my ribs. I dont know what is causing it. I'm about to go for a second set of tests to figure out what's going on. If anyone has an experience with inflamation (inflammation) in the stomach, post a message. I need support on this one.

[Alinda]

I heard that pain can be gallbladder

[takia]

MY STOMACH HAS BEEN HURTING FOR THE LAST PAST MONTH I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO THROW UP AND I HAVE DO GO TO THE BATHROOM LIKE EVERY 5 MINUTES.

[steve [e-mail]]

BEEN GOING DOWN THE SAME ROAD BEEN TO MANY DOCTORS THEY CANT FIND Anything but i no there is something wrong write back if you want to talk

[Tim Whittaker]

My girlfriend has been experiencing a lot of pain in the area of her bellybutton she has mild bloating and has been running a low grade fever...99.5-100.5  We have taken her to the doctors and they have been unsucessful in finding what is wrong.  They didn't think it was appendicitis.  Do have any ideas????

Thank you,
Tim Whittaker

[EUTCHB`]

I HAVE BEEN HAVE PAIN IN MY STOMACH THE DR. TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO MUCH ACID.  BUT WOULD THAT CAUSE PAIN IN MY STOMACH LIKE I AM ON FIRE.

[milton]

having stomach pain on right side of belly button .feels like slight bee sting. only hurts when pushed on like bruised or when i move in certain positions

[Sandra Williams]

I do not drink, I take very goog care  of myself. Just the pain   on my left side. Has me concerned.

[Mary]

I dont know but when you get a response can you email it to me, please. I am having the same problem but I have a fever that went along with it for a few days. Last night I went to the emergency room and they said that it could be Mono but I seriously doubt it because I have no infection in my throat and chest. And I doubt that is what it is. My fever has gone down now and i feel fine except for the pain. So this information would be great for me thankyou.

Mary

***@****

[Mary]

I dont know but when you get a response can you email it to me, please. I am having the same problem but I have a fever that went along with it for a few days. Last night I went to the emergency room and they said that it could be Mono but I seriously doubt it because I have no infection in my throat and chest. And I doubt that is what it is. My fever has gone down now and i feel fine except for the pain. So this information would be great for me thankyou.

Mary

***@****

[BAMBI BABY1980]

Subj: urgent
Date: 11/23/00 10:53:47 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Bambi baby1980


I NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE.  I AM BEGGING YOU TO RESPOND TO MY PROBLEM.  IF SO,  HERE IT IS:
I AM A 35 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH NO DRINKING HISTORY BUT MY LIVER IS HARD AND HURTS ME.  I WENT TO A PHYSICIAN , GOT A TEST AND IT SAID MY LIVER "COUNT" WAS 145.  WITH NO EXPLANATION OF WHAT IT MEANT, I BECAME SCARED AS SHE, THE DOCTOR, WAS ABRUPT AND THAT WAS THE END OF MY VISIT.  COULD YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT THIS LIVER "COUNT" OF 145 MEANS.   DO YOU SUGGEST ANOTHER VISIT WITH A SPECIALIST?  I HAVE TO TELL YOU I AM OBESE.(20 %)
I AM SCARED AND MY DOCTOR IS ON VACATION FOR 2-3 MONTHS OR ON LEAVE.  PLEASE RESPOND ASAP IF POSSIBLE AS I BELIEVE I AM HEADING FOR A LIVER TRANSPLANT.(SHE REALLY SCARED ME DOCTOR) COULD YOU PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS LIVER "COUNT" MEANS?  IS IT HIGH, LOW, SERIOUS, OR LIFE-THREATENING?  PLEASE RESPOND, AS I VALUE AND RESPECT YOUR OPINION.   THANK YOU, DOCTOR, FOR YOUR TIME(I KNOW IT IS VALUABLE)ANY INFORMATION/SUGGESTION IS MOST GREATLY APPRECIATED!
                                                                           BAMBI BABY1980

[kim]

can you helpe on what to do??

[emilio quintana]

I have exactly all the symtomps mentioned above,what causes this pain ?

[Andrea Collins]

Hi, I have been having the same pains for about four years now.  The doctor can't find anything wrong, but I don't think he has tried.  He always said it was stress, but i haven't been under any stress and the pain is just getting worse.  I was wondering if you have recieved any answers or help with your problem maybe it would help me to.  I would thankful to hear back from you.  

Thank You

Andrea

[chrissy]

all of that is what i feel all the time

[Lauryn]

This pain could be just you over reacting about something.  Maybe all these changes in your life are really stressing you out. I think that you should go out and get some exercise and take your mind off things.  If the doctors haven't found anything wrong then i'm sure you have nothing to worry about.  The point that i would really start worrying about is if it hurts to much to even move.  Then something is up with your stomach, but until then I think that you need to just relax and take a break off things.

[Judy]

i have a pain in the pit in the pit of my stomach it goes staight to my back and goes all across my back i am very queasy it also huts on my right side up under my ribs when i breath also when i eat or drink i cannot hold it down or it goes right through me what could this be?

[Dale]

you know your body more then anyone, don't be discouraged as i was and am at times, i have a number of problems with my stomach, including barretts, i have been to doctor time and time again and am just now getting somewhere with it even after two surguries to correct the barretts. i now have another problem after eating, my stomach blows up like a balloon and gets hard, even after small amounts of food. i have lost 165 pounds in one and a half years.

[jmm]

i HAVE HAD SIMILAR PAIN ON MY LEFT HAND SIDE.  MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED ME WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROMEAFTER I HAD A CAT SCAN DONE.

[diana]

Hello Kat, it is possible that you have a lot of stresses in your life.  Right now I am trying to help a friend with the same type of problem and the doctor said that it is stress that makes sertain things look as if there is a physical presence of the disease.  I believe him b/c I know that stress makes a lot of changes in our lives.

I hope I was able to help.  Lot's of luck.

Diana.

[Michelle]

Did you ever find out what was wrong?

[Michelle]

Did you ever find out what was wrong?

[Debbi]

If you find out anything, please let me know as I am suffering from the same thing for the past three weeks.
I cannot sleep on my left side as it awakens me in the middle of the night, it has not hampered my work preformance, it is uncomfortable as if I have brused a muscle. It has gotten to the point that I feel I should see a doctor.  Could it be because of my age? Could it be because if I get up too fast that it seems that a muscle has tightened?  I don't know, but, I wish I did.

[Crazyhorse]

I resently over the years have had cronic stomach pain, under my rib cage,right side and left. I had a series of test's to see what the problem was, and I too was diagnosed with depression. I was tired all the time and I felt sick after eating. I never had vomiting but extreme nausia. In September of this year I demanded my doctor to find the cause. I was certain I had a rare disease or a vitamin deficiancy. Low and behold I was given an ultra sound on my stomach and they discovered gall stones, tons of them.I just had gall bladder surgery this October and it was apparently ready to burst. I dont know if this is what you could possibly have, but it's worth looking into. Men and woman have this problem. Everyone is different and has different symptoms.

[MARIA ROSA RACCIATTI]

WELL I AHVE THE SAME THING AND THAT HAPPENED AFTER GALLBLADDER SURGERY..DID YOU HAVE THE SAME?IM CONTINUING WITH SAME PAINS LIKE YOU..WHEN U GET THESE PAINS WHAT MEDS BEST CURES IT SO U CAN GO OUT N DO THINGS OTHER DO DO TELL
MY EMAIL IS ***@****

[kris]

same pain
no diagnosis, anti depressants ...i said the same exact thing to my doc. not gas not acid somthing is swolled under the rib cage and i cant make it come on(he asked me what i could do to make the pain come while i was n his office) it has no pattern.only i have had this off and on for about two years  now.  i think  it is driving me crazy, or atleast breaking me down..if you hear anything constructive please post it.

[alb5101]

my stomach has been hurting for more than 5 years. it would usually hurt after i ate anything. but now it hurts even when i dont eat. it feels like burning chemicals inside my sotmach like if it is eating me up inside. and sometimes i feel this pain in my stomach that after some seconds makes me want to go to the restroom then after awhile gives me the feeling of vomiting. everytime i go to the doctor they never know what it is and just give me different medicines all the time.

[ellie]

Has any one given you an answer cuz i suffer from depression but i don't drink,and i have the same pain under my left side ribs.. a pain to where when i breathe in it is a stabbing pain

[ellie]

Has any one given you an answer cuz i suffer from depression but i don't drink,and i have the same pain under my left side ribs.. a pain to where when i breathe in it is a stabbing pain

[ellie]

I have a sharp pain on my left side under my rib cage it huts to breathe in, i also suffer from depression and going through some tough stressful stuff..i do not drink but i am on hydrocodone..when i lean on that side and i lift back up the pain is sooo bad it is almost a unbearable pericing pain...i do not have no blood in urine or loose bowel movements no fever.. ia m al right except for that pain..if any one knows email me at ***@****
Thank you
Ellie

[Eliana]

I have a pain in the left side of my abdomen and is there all the time ,sometimes is mild and sometimes is bad and it go to my back and i am really concern.
Iknow how it feel when you go to the doctor and they're don't give an answer ,i been diagnosed with an anxiety ,but i don't think that this have to do with this,finally the other day i went to the doctor and they're make me a urine test and they're found blood and now they're testing my bladder ,my kidneys and i hope is nothing serious ,but i hope they tell me something with t
his test and give something to take so this go a way.
I hope you feel better and the anly thing i can say is that at the end this may end be something for all the stress in your live and you're body is reacting ,but if it get worse go to the doctor again and good luck.

[Eliana]

I have a pain in the left side of my abdomen and is there all the time ,sometimes is mild and sometimes is bad and it go to my back and i am really concern.
Iknow how it feel when you go to the doctor and they're don't give an answer ,i been diagnosed with an anxiety ,but i don't think that this have to do with this,finally the other day i went to the doctor and they're make me a urine test and they're found blood and now they're testing my bladder ,my kidneys and i hope is nothing serious ,but i hope they tell me something with t
his test and give something to take so this go a way.
I hope you feel better and the anly thing i can say is that at the end this may end be something for all the stress in your live and you're body is reacting ,but if it get worse go to the doctor again and good luck.

[wendell]

There are many similarities to the problems posted here and unfortunately, 95% are probably "diet related"! Disorders of the digestive tract are "THE #1 REASON FOR HOSPITAL VISITS IN NORTH AMERICA"! Sadly, the majority of prescription drugs only "mask" the symptoms but do not go to the root cause of the problem, generally meaning that it will return at a later date, with far more of a vengeance! Additionally, there are many good drug sites you can visit, which lists the devastating side-effects from all these drugs with the outcome that all too often, the so-called cure is worse than the disease!

If anyone here is "seriously" interested in trying to find help by means of natural herbal remedies rather than drugs, please feel free to e-mail me at <***@****> and I'll do my best to assist. I also have an excellent booklet which is condensed from a lot of other material, on the importance of cleansing the colon, and the myriad of related problems that can result from failure to do this.

Cheers,

Wendell

[rjy39 @aol.com]

the pains comeand go. i have had themfor a wk. i might just have the flu but i am not sure.  they are mostly at the bottom of my abdomen

[Carlos Salazar]

I have a question, lately I've been having problems with my stomach, i dont know why but at night i get a lot of gas, during the day too, also i feel something strange in my rectal and whebn i check it i see my underwear stained is it because i gas too much? please could you tell me what i may have is it a problem with my colon? pleaselet me know. thank you.
Carlos salazar. my e-mail is: ***@****.

[Nanajean00]

I am suffering from the exact thing too. Pain in my left side under the rib cage.   I too am worried does anyone have an answer for us?????   I had an endoscopy last week showed no hernia ulcers etc. Thank God.    I am going back to gastro Dr on Tuesday 1/9 for a follow up and he plans to set me up to have a colonoscopy.   Anyone have an answer what this pain could be???? thanks...

[rose]

I also have suffered with upper right sided pain and severe reflux of a burning nature.

I have a question to those who have had a colonoscopy/EGD.

Recently I had these done.  I was told that I would be comfortable and not feel a thing.  I felt everything and was crying on the table and this really made the doctor upset. (first time, I cried in 10 years)

He humiliated me to the point that I was paralyzed with fear and repeatedly had to apologize to him and the nurse for my crying and saying the word, "damn" when a knife like pain would occur during the colonoscopy.   He told me that in his 22 years that no one acted up like I did and I was not to use the word "damn" again and to quit my crying or else he would stop and I would have to come back later when I behaved myself.

He then did the EGD and lanced a stricture in the esophagus.

He had me on a drug via IV, called Fentynal (an opiod) which did not do a thing for the very painful colonoscopy when this doc would make the turns in the intestine.  It was like a knife cutting thru me.  

I know I will have to have more of these done in a year or so.  Is this really me? or was this a very insensitve physician.  The nurse was siding with the doctor but a nice male orderly in the room was very kind and dabbed my tears and held my hand and assured me later that this has happened with other patients.

Any comments would be appreciated as I do not want this to happen again.

Thank You.

[rosemary]

I hane Hepititas C and I am experiencing a lot of discomfort on my upper right side directly under my rib cage.

[Donna Jean Cruz]

I would like to write to Erin who wrote on 4/10 and Angie who wrote on 10/10.  Please contact me at ***@****

[Dee]

I have exactly the same symptoms!!!!  Did you ever find out what it was?  
***@****

[Angela Olivier]

My son, Alec, 9 years old, is suffering from severe stomach pains. He vomits often, not only after eating, but sometimes in the morning before school.  Alec was tested 2 years ago by a specialist. The doctor ran a scope down the throat, but didn't see anything. All that was told to us was that his white blood cell count was a little low.  He had no concern for this.  The stomach problems seemed to gradually go away.  For the past 2 weeks he has been having them again worse than ever. I brought him to a doctor and the doctor has scheduled another GI test. I feel I am going down the same road again.
Alec says he feels like his throat is closing sometimes. He is bended in half sometimes because of the pain in his stomach. I am giving him Tagamet that was orders from the doctor. It doesn't seem to be making a difference.  There is a history of nervous stomach problems in my family. Can this be the cause? What can I do to help him.  I looked up the reflux on the computer and from what I have read symptoms are chest pains that he does not complain about. It is very hard to see your 9 year old cry and not be able to help him. If you have any ideas as to what may be causing this problem please let me know.  He does not have a problem going to the bathroom, so I know it is not that.  Sometimes he plays like a normal child and times he is in so much pain that he crys. Please if you have any insite let me know. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at Sweetiepeetie_2001***@****.  Thank You again.

[Tamer]

I keep geeting stomach pains of and on.  I don't know the reason but i need a solution if you have one to offer

[Anne]

This is in response to Angela.  My 13yr old son had the same symptons.  It just started up one day, out of the blue.  He lost about 20lbs. and missed approx. 2 months of school.  He was well liked,a high acheiving athlete, good student etc.  He thought that he was going crazy!! He was in a lot of stomach pain, lots of gas, and also some vomiting. After many tests (endoscopy,barium drinks,cat scans,etc) I decided to eliminate all milk products, and read every label for lactose,whey etc.  After 3 days he was 100% back to normal. As difficult as this has been for him to eliminate all of the milk , he has made a remarkable recovery.  He takes lactaid pills with everything he eats, just in case there is some hidden milk.  I thank God for his health back every day.  It is definately worth a try.  Good luck, Anne

[Annette]

I HAD BEEN EXPERINCE A MILD PAIN ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE . IT HAD BEEN FOUR DAYS AND STILL CONTIUNE GAS. THERE IS NO FEVER AND LOOSE BOWELS BUT SOFT BOWELS BUT I HAD LOTS OF BURPING  MY STOMACH HAD BEEN BUBBLING S  WHAT COULD THEIS PAIN  COME FRO AND WHOULD I BE WORRIED?? AM PLANNING GO TO DR FOR CHECKING UP . THANK U

[janet]

I HAVE BEEN EXPEINCING STOMACH PAIN DIRECTLY BELOW MY SEPTUM AND A LITTLE LOWER.  IT HAS BEEN CONTANT BUT ONLY IS EXTREMELY PAINFUL ONCE IN A WHILE?  WHAT COULD THIS POSSIBLE BE AND SHOULD I GO SEE THE DOCTOR.  I NEED TO KNOW IF IT IS SERIOUS BECAUSE I HAVE NO INSURANCE.

[stacy]

MY STEP DAD HAS REALLY BAD PAINS IN HIS LEFT SIDE. WE ARE NOT FOR SURE WHAT IT IS. WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS.
THANKS

[Pamela]

my tummy has been aching & im only 15 & my period has been lasting 13 days & i keep spitting up blood. help im scared.

[sherry metcalf]

I HAVE ALSO PAIN ON MY LEFT SIDE I AM SO SCARED I AM GOING TOO
DIE YET THERE IS NO ANSWER OF THE DOCTORS I HAVE SEEN MINE DOES
FEEL LIKE SEVERE GAS WITH  INFLAMATION (inflammation) INSIDE I WORRY ABOUT
HAVING COLON CANCER IT IS SO BAD IT HURTS UNDER MY LEFT RIB
CAGE CONSTANTLY SOMETIMES THE PAIN IS SO BAD IT FEELS LIKE A
BURNING I HAVE NORMAL BOWEL MOVEMENTS YET I HURT SO BAD MY PAIN ALSO GETS RIGHT UNDER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND DOWN BY MY
LOWER ABDOMIN (abdomen) THERE IS A PAINFULL BURNING IN ONE SPOT IN MY
LOWER ABD.LIKE RIGHT BY MY OVARIES.SO DONNT FEEL ALONE
BY NOW

[sherry metcalf]

I HAVE SEVERE PAIN ALSO INMY LEFT SIDE UNDER MY RIB CAGE AND UNDER MY LEFT SHOULDER IT ALSO GOES DOWN TOO MY LEFT LOWER
ABD. AND I HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN ONE SPOT IN MY LOWER ABD.
HOWEVER IT DOES FEEL INFLAMED AND SEVERE GAS COMES ALONG WITH  THAT! SOMETIMES IT DOES GET SO BAD THAT I THINK I AM GOING TOO DIE I HAVE BEEN TOO DOCTORS AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUTAND NIETHER CAN I IM REALLY CONCERNED WHAT IS WROUNG WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS IS? I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE TOO LET YOU KNOW YOUR NOT ALONE.

[Cindy]

I WOULD ALSO LIKE THE ANSWER TO THIS PERSON'S QUESTION

[Nicanora Casteneda]

I have a stomach pain that will not go away. I am on medication. I have twrown up lots of times for the past 2 weeks. Whatever I eat I get imflamed and I will also get nasious. I have been in the emergency room 2 times and the doctor said I was fine. Please write back to me and request a suggestion of which you have chosen for me.

[Linda]

I am having the same problem and worried

[Linda]

It sounds it could be a ulcer or gallbladder.

[[e-mail]]

YES! I know what your saying, I have the same thing. and I am very worryed it might be somthing to. but Im going to see a doctor tuesday of next week.

[[e-mail]]

YES! I know what your saying, I have the same thing. and I am very worryed it might be somthing to. but Im going to see a doctor tuesday of next week.








ps can you tell me if you found out any thing.

[well]

well

[silver roman]

question, what could this pain be and at what point should i be worried?

[t snyder]

what is problem

[Crystal Freasier]

I do not have problems with alcohol but I have that same inflamed feeling and pain.   I do have alot of gas that goes with it and alot of going #2 ALSO.   It is more pain than gas , it is getting to be more constant.   I have in the past three weeks quit drinking caffinated drinks and it has become more pronounced.

[Ashley]

How much do you pay to hier a docter?

[FRAN]

hello, my e-mail is ***@****....  sounds like galls stones to me, stay away from fatty foods, go to dr get checked for acid reflux.  no greesy foods

[christian burns]

it seam that everything you dicribed is what I am feeling.
is there any explaintion????

[spence]

I am gong on my third day with these sharp stomach pains. The first day after a ate I felt really full and had a shapr pain like something was poking me with from the inside.  That night I felt like I was running a fever. I have had deahria but no vomitting.  Hard to eat anything.

[susan lawton]

kate, I have been having these same symtoms also. mine have been close to one year. no gallstones were found, so blood test(simple blood work ) nothing showed. waiting to see a spec. what have you found out?????? thanks
sincerly, susan lawton

[LeeAnn Thompson]

I have been having pain under my right rib. I have been to the doctors and had a ultrasound blood work, so far nothing has showed up. I always feel sick to my stomach, when I eat I get sick and bad pain in my stomach. I just went to have a CT done but have not got the results back. I am always feeling light headed, I thought it would be my Galbladder but it is not can you  help me ??Thank you LeeAnn Thompson.

[Enid 02/14/01]

my husband and i were having dinner tonight. and suddenly he began to have shooting pain in his stomach right below his ribs in the middle.he has a shooting pain and than he continuesone after the other for about a half hour than you cant touch it.cause its as though it is inflamed. it has happened befor but he doesn't know what to do.

[Jim]

i have been having these stomach problems that come and go from day to day.  It pains my upper stomach, and stiffens my mid back.  After a few hours of laying low, it calms down.  Some days it does not bother me, and then again some days it does.  my stomach feel bloated and I need to loosen my belt.  Also I am having a Hernia operation done in March.

please advise

[amanda]

Hey, You sound like me. I too am depressed and suffer from a pain almost like yours. It is in the lower left of my tummy and is mind numbing. It can be very dull or very strong. But with mine in th start it came with a sick feeling to my tummy and dizzy feeling. I too went to the doc and he said at first i had a cold, then it was i have an infection and then it was i have an sist on my overy. But they were all tested and nothing. But i too still have this pain. It has been months and it comes and goes. But in the past few months the pain gets stronger and stronger.  I fear that there is nothing that they can do for either one of us. Because My docs at least seam to be at the end of there suggestion box. Please let me know if you are able to pin point this. But dont wait around go and have it looked at. I know how you feel and it sucks. But at least let them know that the pain is there, maybe they can help you.Good luck!!
you can e-mail me at: ***@****

[sally]

I have the same rib cage pain. My doctor said it a fractured rib due to severe coughing I had suffered a year prior probably due to reflux disease.  However, I did more research because I wasn't quite sure that may be it.  I feared a tumor since my sister died from cancer of the lung and spleen and I am high risk.  In my research of fractures, I was lead to "Osteoporosis".  Look in Health, then Mayo Clinic for osteoporosis. This may help.
Good luck.

[Karen]

IT SEEMS YOU HAVE IBS OR SPASTIC COLON.  I HAVE THE SAME THING I WORRY ABOUT EVERYTHING AND I GET SICK.  LIKE WHEN I DECIDE TO GO SOMEWHERE I WORRY IF THERE IS GOING TO BE A BATHROOM NEARBY.  I HAVE HAD IT SINCE I WAS A CHILD AND SOME OF THE EFFECTS OR DIAHERRA AND CONSTIPATION AND SEVRE PAINS IN MY STOMACH.  MY DOCTOR GAVE ME A MEDICINE CALLED LOTERNEX AND IT HELPS IT COMES MY NEVRES AND HELPS ME NOT WORRY AS MUCH YOU MIGHT NEED A STRONGER DOSAGE THEN ME BUT IT HELPS ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT.  I NEVER HAD ANY SIDE AFFECTS SO TRY IT AND SEE HOW IT DOES FOR YOU.  I HAVE TRYED EVERYTHING AND THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO WORK.  GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING.

[Carrie]

I was curious if anyone has had these symptoms:
An achy, knawing feeling when stomach is empty-- relief when you eat. I have been tested for h-pylori and also ulcers, and results are negative... Dr. says it's probably a NERVOUS STOMACH, which I am guessing can lead to an ulcer..All I know is that I have had this pain since right after the birth of my last baby- 9 mos. ago. I don't think it's related to the birth, but for what it's worth, I was on strong antibiotics during labor. The pain in my stomach is most prominent in the morning before I eat. Zantac didn't seem to help the pain subside...but Maalox seems to help it somewhat. This pain is not a heart-burn feeling either,it is  more like a dull, annoying ache.

[Jazz]

Amazing...

Well, let me join the club...

Have had upper left quadrant abdominal pain for over 12 years..

Developed it after I developed a strange flu like illness that put me down for a couple of weeks..(thought I was going to die it was so bad..lost 15 lbs....sleeping 12+ hrs a day....hot and cold flashes, extreme fatigue, etc.)

Well ever since that illness, I have had some level of upper left quad abdominal pain, sometimes very strong pains, other times moderate but exist pretty much all the time..

More gas and bloating then before also...

Yep..worse 1-2 hours after eating (most of the time)...when totally fasting the pain is somewhat better...sometimes I accidently eat something that almost makes the pain go away...but it is not predictable or real repeatable...pressing in that area seems to help releive the pain a bit also..

Strange thing....when I twist my rib cage to the right sometimes a "pop" is heard and felt and, for a few minutes the pain is considerably less.  Told a Gastro about it and she felt and heard it...her eyes got real big...said we would have to invesigate it and scheduled a few more tests...all normal...

Now let's add moderately hypertensive (I think related to the pain...)If I take a good dose of Ibuprophen and I get lucky and the pains eases, guess what my BP goes way down...(not rocket science...folks)

And now for the grand finale, just started a few months ago...  PVCs and heart palps also... (One ER visit and a few Doc visits later...they say they are benign and have no real explanation...)

Tried meds for the PVC and palps, PVC get better but BP goes way down and so does pulse (hows 60 BPM)because the meds are basically BP meds.  Also the meds make abdominal pain worse..can't win can we...  

And of course...like everyone...I had all the tests, upper GI, Cat scan, Colonoscopy, etc,.etc....all basically normal...

No real diagnosis...Docs say..."everything is fine so you should feel good about it, right??"

Anyway, If anyone has any good ideas I would love to hear them...will answer questions if you need to know more..

If someone (a Doc let's say..) ever finds the time to really look at this thing and stop worrying about 15 minute office visits and the managed care thing, I am sure they will find the answer and make a mint...not to mention become a saint to a whole lot of people.

Take care all....

[Rachel]

This all started after the birth of my second child. I started having frequent stomach aches after meals. I went to the doctor and he put me on prilosec,but that did not help. So they started running a bunch of tests. A Hyda Scan showed that my gallbladder was functioning well below the normal percentage, One week later I had my gallbladder removed. I felt okay for a few days, and then all of the sudden I started having an awful pain in my stomach, it felt like somebody had their hands around it and was sqeezing it as hard as they could, I would break out in sweats and cry it hurt so bad. The episodes as I call them last anywhere from 5 to 25 minutes which seems like an eternity when you hurt that bad, hunger seems to trigger it most of the time but not always, I try to keep my stomach full,because if it starts to feel the least bit empty it triggers it. I reported this to my doctor and he did an upper endoscopy. He said I had some inflammation of the stomach,  and that my esophagus had some wear. He put me on protonix,and Cardizem. Altough they are not happening as frequently, but they are still occuring, and it is greatly affecting my life. I am only 23, and I felt so much better, before I had my gallbladder taken out Why? Please Help.

[darilyn]

Hello, Im no doctor or anything, but I read your post, and I have been haveing the same problem, what my doctor done, was order urine test and a series of blood test. Well I took all of the test today, and then my doctor called me back with the bad news tonight, the first thing he asked me was how was I feeling? and I told him still not good, I had went to the doctor for the flu, only to get this phone call after all of the test, the doctor told me that I had alot of blood in my urine, which I allready knew, cause I have a kidney diease. But what I didnt know was that he told me that I had a inflamed liver, I'm not sure what causes this, but my doctor is very concerned about it, he told me that I need to come in the office and talk to him.
But I had the same symptoms as you do, I hurt in my side and back, my back mainly, and I have very loose bowels as well, and I get sick at my stomache alot, so maybe you need to tell your doctor to do alot of blood test on you as well to see if they can find anything like they found on me.

If you would like to email me at my email address you can , feel free at
***@****

well good luck , and I hope that they find what the matter with you soon

Darilyn

[jeannie]

HI , I TOO HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME KIND OF PAIN UNDER MY LEFT RIB. IT COMES AND GOES SOMETIMES LASTING A WEEK AND THEN GOING AWAY FOR A FEW MONTHS, DRS CANT FIND ANYTHING. I THINK THIS IS THE AREA OF THE LEFT PART OF THE LIVER IS. MY PAIN FEELS ROUND AND SOMETIMES TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. IF I RAISE MY LEFT ARM IT HELPS, YOU CAN EMAIL ME FURTHER AT ***@****

[AY]

I have just experienced the exact same symptoms today. That's how I got to this article.  I don't use alcohol, but I have been going through stressful life situations.  Haven't gone to emergency room yet ( I might).  I am very eager to know what is causing my symptoms.  Any educated, informed opinion or other shared information would be greatly appreciated.

[CARME LOPEZ]

I WILL  LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVER,
PLEASE I LOSET MY ATTAIUD I DONT FEEL GOOD AT TIMES
THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT I HAD LIVER PROBLEM MY
LIVER IS ELEVETED.
I DO NOT TALK TO MUCH INGLISH.CAN'T SOMEONE HELP ME.

[CARME LOPEZ]

I WILL  LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVER,
PLEASE I LOSET MY ATTAIUD I DONT FEEL GOOD AT TIMES
THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT I HAD LIVER PROBLEM MY
LIVER IS ELEVETED.
I DO NOT TALK TO MUCH INGLISH.CAN'T SOMEONE HELP ME.

[lou maumoynier]

i have same problem

[Jerry King]

Pray God will help!

[Gent]

It must be serious.

[Jon]

I had same symptoms.. was trying to find out more??

[Joe Barns]

I am having the same symptoms as Kat posted on Friday October 22, 1999.

[[e-mail]]

I am also having bad pain in the same location with no results from doctors.  My pain is getting worse.  Any ideas?

[angie]

I found this on line.  This is what I have.
PAINFUL RIB SYNDROME
What you are referring to has several names.  In addition to “floating rib,” it’s also known as “slipping rib” or “Cyiaz’s syndrome,” for the French physician who first described it in 1919.  Mayo Clinic physicians prefer to call it slipping rib.
Slipping rib is rare, but can be painful and alarming.  When it occurs, the end of one of the lower five ribs on either side of your rib cage loosens and slips from its place, lodging inside or outside the rib above it.
Usually, this happens when ligaments that bind your ribs together loosen.  This is a “mechanical” problem and not a serious illness.  (you can tell whoever wrote this does NOT have the problem.)
You may feel a sharp, stabbing pain accompanies by the sensation of rib movement.  Or, you may feel a dull ache or burning that radiates to your back.  The pain may worsen when you lie down, sit, bend forward, breathe deeply, cough or walk.  The pain can last for several hours or weeks at a time.
Because slipping rib is so rare, it can be difficult to diagnose.  Sometimes the pain can feel like the upper abdominal pain caused by pleurisy or diseases of the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, duodenum or esophagus.  However, when slipping rib is suspected, physicians may utilize a maneuver that involves pulling forward on your ribs.  If this is painful, then you may have slipping rib.
Treatment usually involves pain medication, possible steroid injections, and lifestyle changes to avoid activities that case pain.  In more severe cases, surgery to remove the slipping rib may be necessary.
*******
I had been doctoring with this pain for a while.  I was sent to a surgeon for gall bladder surgery.  We were about to leave his office to set up the date for it, and he had a light bulb moment.  He asked me to get up on his table again.  He thought it was not gall bladder, (I did have a couple of small stones) but Painful Rib Syndrome was his diagnosis.  He set up cortisone shots on my left side.  He said if it helped the pain it would verify his diagnosis.  The pain was gone by the time I left the hospital.  I was pain free for about 8 months.  When it returned I had another cortisone fix.  That lasted about 3 months.  I had the third set of shots.  But I knew I would have to find some anther  way to get rid of the pain.  
A pain management Dr. had suggested the removal of a rib, or maybe 2 or 3.  And no guarantee that I would get rid of the pain.  I was set up with an appointment at the Mayo Clinic for a second opinion.  
My niece had interviewed a Chiropractor for a news story.  She also did acupuncture.  And my niece thought I should give it a try.  I think I had 3 treatments a week for 2 weeks.  There was improvement!  I continued treatment and canceled the Mayo appointment.  I don’t know how it works, I don’t understand it.
Now I have a treatment at the beginning of each season, and in between if I need it.  

[Mendie]

I just wanted to let you know I really feel for all of you, I have had this pain in my middle upper stomach right under my ribs since my daughter was born 5 months ago on the 11th.  At first I thought it was heartburn and I was taking ovc meds for it, but nothing helped.  The drs. say its a hernia, I am not sure what it is, I only know that I am great pain every day and have been for 5 months.  I wake up feverish, and am doubled over in pain all the time.  I am only 27 and I don't understand why.  If anyone has any info that will link to my problem please feel free to email or IM me.  ***@****. Thank you

[CodeBluRN]

I have the same symptoms... although my pain has increased to moderate to severe....if you find out what it ishat is he problem...and will do the same for you.. email me back your response. I did have a Cat Scan last July and I know it is not kidney or bladder stones  and my gallbladder is gone..

***@****

[Jorge Lugo]

I dont know what it is but your not alone. I too have been feeling the same kind of pain that you talk about on the left side of my ribs. But I dont drink alchohol so it cant be about that. I went to my doctor and he too said nothing is wrong. I also do not feel fever. I think whatever it is .... Its nothing to be scared about. Maybe u should get an x ray. Im getting one just incase

[Michelle]

gall bladder disease.   it may need to be removed.

[Kelly B]

You could have "Celiac Disease"  Go to www.celiac.com.

[Kelly B]

See my comment to Wayne on upper right quadrant pain.

[[e-mail]]

I have a very similar situation and am wondering if this article ever got a reply.

[[e-mail]]

I have a very similar situation and am wondering if this article ever got a reply.

[marc]

I HAVE STOMACH PROBLEMS. I HACE A PRESCRIPTION TO PEPCID. I ALWAYS BURP ALOT AND DO NOT FEEL VERY GOOD MOST OF THE TIME

[Legacy]

I have similar problems with the bad stomach pain on and off again.  It's usually right where my ribs meet and in the upper part of my stomach.  I also get bad sharp chest pains that are from a chest strain injury that gets re-strained when the muscles are weak.

My doctor tried telling me I had costochondritis but I'm not sure if I believe him completely.  I was in a car accident two years ago and I had severe whiplash to my chest from the seat belt strap.  As soon as I got out of the car my chest started seizing up and it got so bad that I couldn't sit up on my own or else I couldn't breathe.  At the hospital they did x-rays and said I didn't have any broken ribs and after a few weeks the pain went away.  However, it flares up from time to time, especially during periods when I'm not very active.

I went to the emergency room once last spring and then again a few months ago when the pain was really intense and wouldn't go away.  That was when the doctor said I had a chest strain from the original injury.  This makes the most sense, and the injured areas will get really sore and inflamed, just like with costochondritis.  Plus, I'm aware that I have lots of congestion and scar tissue around this area, and problems with the cartelige.  It's really gross sometimes cause I can feel it moving when I walk.  Something new with it are the muscle spasms that I've been having since December.  They feel like a vibration/quivering over my heart and left upper ribcage area. They made me really anxious at first of course, but now I understand them better.

I've been having stomach problems too and somehow I think it's all tied in together.  Sometimes I'll have acidy gas gurgling in my stomach and sometimes this is up under my left ribcage, just over from my heart on my side.  Should I really be feeling this that high up? I think it's weird.

If anyone has any advice or ideas please post them.

Thanks

[bob]

same as above

[meredith]

I have had stomach pains all my life. I got an upper GI and all types of tests and doctors have found nothing.  After eating I get the worst pains in my stomach(also in the morning).  When it comes time for my period, I get the worst cramps, bloating, gas pains, dizziness, back and neck aches, etc.  Yes I do have some allergy problems and I am a very stressful person but I am taking medcine for those problems.  I am just sick of being sick all the time and not knowing what is wrong with me.
    I just want to know if muccas(fleme) is causing these pains or is it something else, and what can I do about it.  I've got so many tests from doctors and nothing but I still have pains.

[krisg]

I don't know if this will help anyone, but I think some of the complaints could be esophageal spasms.  I have been trying to find out why I get very intense pain right between my ribs, where they begin to separate.  The pain is squeezing and pressure and I can't talk and have trouble breathing.  It is so severe that I feel like my heart will stop at any moment.  Needless to say, I've been through the doctor mill too. I've had tests and everything is normal.  I have not had any testing for the esophagus.  That is the only thing left that hasn't been checked.  I do take an anti-spasm med. and it seems to help most of the time.  Yesterday I had an attack on the way to the airport, I had to pull over and put an anti-spasm pill under my tongue.  It did eventually help just before I reached the ER.  Funny how none of the doc.s and specialists ever mention this could be the cause.  Obviously I have the more intense kind.  Does anyone know of any other med.s that might be stronger?? Has anyone been diagnosed with this or something similar?  I can swallow fine and these attacks can happen anytime of the day or night.  I hate being a medical mystery, I would like to find a cause and cure quickly.!!  This thing is really affecting my quality of life.  any help would be appreciated.
e-mail ***@****
thanks...

[[e-mail]]

I am surprised to find someone else that has this pain.  I know it is not my gallbladder because I had that taken out a couple of years ago.  I am 51 and I figured it was part of getting older.  However, It is a constant pain which makes it uncomfortable to sit or even lay down.  I have been diagnosed tentatively with irritable bowel syndrome.  But this does not feel like any gas.  It makes it painful to wear a bra too.  If you find out what yours is let me know.  Good luck.

[Tressa]

I have somewhat the same pain on my left side, last three weeks ago after giving blood to my doctor he called and said i need a series of ct scans of my stomach and chest, he said he thinks i have lymphmna, but sofar upon my chest is clear, he did find a liquid said in my  stomach area, so tommorrow i'm having a vaginal ultrasound which is very stressful, now i had to wait 3 1/2 weeks for all of this to come to light, i thought i was on the verge of a nervous break down, stress is terrible and my life was changing was very rapiding.... i also have terrible pain on my left breast and underarm, no lumps , but if u have any ideas what it might be let me know,,, i will pray for u to recover and loose some of this stress u are experiencing... please responed to me.. thanks, tressa @aol. com

[Tressa]

I have somewhat the same pain on my left side, last three weeks ago after giving blood to my doctor he called and said i need a series of ct scans of my stomach and chest, he said he thinks i have lymphmna, but sofar upon my chest is clear, he did find a liquid said in my  stomach area, so tommorrow i'm having a vaginal ultrasound which is very stressful, now i had to wait 3 1/2 weeks for all of this to come to light, i thought i was on the verge of a nervous break down, stress is terrible and my life was changing was very rapiding.... i also have terrible pain on my left breast and underarm, no lumps , but if u have any ideas what it might be let me know,,, i will pray for u to recover and loose some of this stress u are experiencing... please responed to me.. thanks, tressa @aol. com
i have a l-5 fusion 3 years ago so i''m on disablitly and take 80mgs of oxycontin, soma, bacoflen and prozaic, and sleeping medicinie that does not work, the pain right now is severe and i sometimes i feel the maybe life is not worth iving, i have no life, i so tired of test and doctors and spending money i don't have, i need help, whatever that maybe, have any suggestions?
tressa

[sosha26]

Hi my name is Holly. I have endo and had a hyst last Oct. because of it. I have had pain in my left side right under my ribs for years. I thought that it was related to my endo but now know that it isnt. When the pain comes on it hits in the front first then it hits in the back like kidney area. It is like having a contraction. I scream and roll around on the floor for a few minutes and then it goes away. And then other times it just aches for long periods of time like days. I have looked everywhere on the internet for these symptoms and have found nothing. I just got back on insurance so I will be seeing a Dr. soon. I had an attack yesterday and it was so bad I almost had my son call 911. I just don't know what to do or what is going on with me. Anything you guys can tell me would be so appreciated! I also wanted to know what tests I can have the Dr. run? Thank you all so much.
Holly
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[steve]

I have the same thing with my ribs hurting.My DR says my ribs are
strained from coughing.Is that possible?I think its more sesious than that.Its been like that for 3 months now.Drugs dont help.
Any Ideas?

[john ambrosio]

what causes pain on your right side of the stomach about 2 inches up from your belly buton thank you

[john k luke]

my two month old has a stomach ache and i don't know what i can do for her'; please tell me what i can do

[Francine]

HELLO, IT SOUND LIKE YOUR DOING WHAT IVE BEEN DOING.   IVE GONE TO SO MANY DOCTORS, AND HAD SO MANY TESTS, BUT EVERYTHING CAME BACK NORMAL.  I WAS SO SURE I WAS GONNA DIE, AND I HAD EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN.  YOU MAY HAVE GALL STONES.  ARE YOU OVER WEIGHT?   IS IT BY YOUR RIBS>  IVE HAD THAT PAIN, EVENTUALLY IT WILL GO AWAY.    IM SURE I ALSO HAVE GALL STONES, ALOT OF PEOPLE DO, ITS OK, IF IT GETS TO BAD, YOU CAN HAVE THEM REMOVED.   DONT WORRY, ABOUT THAT LISTEN I CAN TELL YOU SOMTHING, WHEN YOU GET REALLY REALLY SICK, YOULL KNOW IT.  YOUR NOT SICK NOW, BE HAPPY.  PLEASE WRITE ME BACK, AND TELL ME WHY YOUR SO DEPRESSED. BY BY FRANCINE

[JR TRESSLER]

HAVE PAINS IN RIGHT SIDE SSTOMACH ALSO HURTS WHAT CAN IT BE PLEASE HELP ME

[joan]

My daughter has been experiencing similar rib pain and I would like to read some of the responses to Kat's post but do not know where to look.

[maria mora]

l feel pain in the left side ending my rib that happen to me for about 2 months dont let me sleep and sometimes at night I weakup with nausea and my mouth feel like watery,and that pain dont letme sleep coming and go please notice to me what I COULD DO IT.THANK YOU att ***@****

[WANDA FERGUSON]

MY STOMACH HURTS BAD KNOW MY PERIOD HAS COME BACK FOR THREE DAY NOW. IT HURTS BAD WEAR I HAVE TO GO LAY DOWN.I WONDER WHAT IT COULD BE WHY DOES MY STOMACH HURT LIKE THIS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR FOR MONTHS OR SO .

[WANDA FERGUSON]

MY STOMACH HURTS BAD KNOW MY PERIOD HAS COME BACK FOR THREE DAY NOW. IT HURTS BAD WEAR I HAVE TO GO LAY DOWN.I WONDER WHAT IT COULD BE WHY DOES MY STOMACH HURT LIKE THIS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR FOR MONTHS OR SO .

[WANDA FERGUSON]

MY STOMACH HURTS BAD KNOW MY PERIOD HAS COME BACK FOR THREE DAY NOW. IT HURTS BAD WEAR I HAVE TO GO LAY DOWN.I WONDER WHAT IT COULD BE WHY DOES MY STOMACH HURT LIKE THIS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR FOR MONTHS OR SO .

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[sue boswell]

i had apain like that and i had it for a long it was gallbalder

[[e-mail]]

Have you had a colonoscopy?  Please answer before I go any further..

[mrs. Glenda James]

I have had many flare ups according to the above decriptive, but recently I have been suffering chronic pain non-stop for over three weeks now. The the pain subsides and then becomes acute,
practically unbearable.
It begins right under the curve of the breast bone, then radiates
down and across the entire stomach area.
This condition in the past has been acute, but never lasted more than a week. Right now it appears to be here to stay.
What do you suggest? My job takes me out of town and i don't want to seek a new doctor. Just got home from three months of work out of town, leaving for Illinois on friday for about 30 days.
please advise.

Thank You,
In a lot of pain in Corpus Christi, tx.

[a.__]

Same pain.
Also depressed.

[Janis]

I have been having almost the some pain. What have to found out about your pain ?

[steve]

join the club been to more and more test they cant find anything but i no something is wrong

[Nario]

I dont know the answer but I have been experiencing the same types of symptoms you are complaining about.  My doctor also says I am ok.  If you know of anything please share your info.  GOOD LUCK

[you are not alone!]

I have the same concern like you,I have been to the doctor office a dozen of times afraid that I might have something wrong.
I had ultrasounds and Cat Scan and they didn't find anything other than inflamation (inflammation) around my rib cage due to the stress.
I've got crampings on the right side of the abdomen and occasionaly goes down to the pelvic area I also feel a little pinch underneath my chin and lots of back pain around the blades area so as you can see you are not alone.
For sometime I though I may suffer of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Because some of my symtoms are similar,but my doctor disagreed.
If you know more about this please e-mail me I really need to inform myself about any clinical advances on this matter.
On the meantime I hope you'll get better, but you need to go see a doctor!
Oxie

[Ronnie Tollette]

I have severe gas pain !!!!!  I lay in bed half the night forcing my self to blech and blech... trying to get the gas out.  When I do get some gas to come out, it does relieve the awful pressure..... and some times when I make my self throw-up, it helps my acid stomach calm down.   One Dr. said I have gall stones... and another said I have acid reflux problem... they given me Ursodiol- 300mg. to take once a day, and they have given me prevacid- 30mg. to take at bed time.... but none of it is helping :(

[lisa]

What is the problem?

[Ghodar Soufi]

  I have what the person above had. I am really worry as well.I also have moving pain it strats from my shoulders goes to back of my head, and then to my chest, then to me legs even sometimes my arms and fingers. I also get alot of tiredniss. sometimes my legs shake.My doctore couldn't find anything.I have took all kind of medication nothing helped. can please someone infore me what is this, and whats the cure of it?

Thank you

[Vicki Hansen]

Hello...I am hoping that you have gotten responses to this and have been able to deal with this problem.

The reason that I am responding...is because my husband (61) is also experienceing the same type of pain right under his r rib.
He also has been thru alot of stress and depression. Long ago,he too drank alot.

If you have any leads to what this could be please respond.

Thank you,
In Jesus Name!

Vicki Hansen
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[martha masciarelli]

stomach pain

[Mary]

I woke up in the middle of the night with pain surrounding my navel, and also a lot under my navel. The pain is constant, no matter what position I am in. I know that my eating has no effect on it, and I am sure it's not heartburn. So I was wondering if you could tell me what my problem, and if there is a specific medicine.

[Bobbie]

I do not drink. I have been having sharp pains left side, above my hip, and it is constant

[Bobbie]

I have been experiencing pain in my left side, below my breat, actulally it is more above my hip side.  It is a contant stabbing. I thought it might be indegestion, I took some Thumbs but no releif.  Should I be concerned.  I do not drink at all, but I am a smoker.

[kat (also)]

i dont know- but i am having very similar problems. i too am bipolar/manic and had a "verge of puking" nausea attack that lasted about 6 days with a dull pain from the top of my rib cage to my lowest organs in the front and back.it turned into a sharp pain in my lower right side- the hospital thought it was appendicitis but the tests came up clean. i dont know if its a real problem or all in my head. i have quit my antidepression meds and been drinking nightly for 3 months. if you find an answer to your questiuon- please let me know. thanks.
kat.

[john ambrosio]

i have a pain on my right side of stomach about 5 inches up on the right side of belly button

[john ambrosio]

i have a pain on my right side of stomach about 5 inches up on the right side of belly button

[helen simpson]

hello i have a heavy feeling up under my left rib
       it feel like a big not in it some time it with catch
        it been there for a while now i havent been to no doctor
i am scard to go but it feel heavy like a rock on it can you tell me some thing about it befor i go to the doctor

[randi]

i have had stomach achs every day for the past year! i have gone through 3 major tests, but nothing found. i know that something is wrong but i dont know. i worry alot but i am a very happy person! is my stomach achs from stress( school) worrying, ??? please reply

[derick carro]

I have experiencing stomach pains for 4 years and it hurts up and down my ribs and lower abdomen my docter keeps telling me its gastrointhrites he gives persciptions for it but nothing helps any now im worried i've got many test done that result to nothing but these are very bad sharp pains. Everyone tells me its my head but its not i know when i have pain. Theres also dizziness and head aches . What could this be?

[anonomous]

I am havin side pain under my ribs too. I am a teenager and I don't drink and I am not depressed. I have been through many tests for it and nothing shows up so now I am going to a GI. The pain comes and goes and it has ben here for 7 months now. My parents are leaning towards iritable bowl syndrom (syndrome) even though I don't have problmes with my bowls. Look into that and see if it helps. good luck

[chinaboy]

Erin, first you need to find a doc who will work with you.  Hope you have a plan that will allow this.  You have to rule out serious stuff so you really need to keep a book on symtoms and location.  A knowlegeable patient keeps the doc honest.  The more you can tell the doc the better he can focus.  Most likely, ruling out some serious problem, you have a fecal impaction that is not allowing your body to use nutrients and then pass them.  But that will tell in your bowel movements.  If regular and well formed then not a fecal impaction.  Pencil like, very gassy, broken up, good chance of fecal impaction.  Couple of tests doc can run..barium enema, colonoscopy. Neither is very uncomfortable. Results tell alot.  A possibility is Chrone's Disease or Diverticulosus.  Get blood work done to look forr infection.  Something to consider at this point.  If you have recently (last year) used any antibiotics you killed all the good stuff in your bowel.  You must start a regimes with Probiotics.  Without the good guys in you belly and bowel your body cannot do its job.  Another consideration is a fungal yeast called Candida.  Most MDs scoff at the idea.  Get Sherry Roger's books (any will do) and learn all you can about candida.  Then you can graduate to William Crook or William Rae.  Massive material about this creature.  You are not alone with this.  Millions of Americans, men and women, suffer exactly the same symtoms.  Please do not let them treat your symtoms.  Make the find the cause.  Good luck.

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[Deb]

I have similar pains and it could be a number of things.  One thing is for sure cut way back on the alcohol and get to a doctor.  It seems that you may need to actively persue help in other areas and an understanding doctor could really point you in some good directions.  Good  luck.

[Leslie Wenzel]

I have been having bad stomach pains throwing up and now I have a yellow color to my skin. What could this be?

[ss6x]

it is probly your liver. My husband just had his fixed. It sounded like your problem.
                          Debbie

[james]

My pain is low on left side , more like pressure is this something to worry about/

[belinda]

ihave the same pain under my rib cage on the left side.and also sometimes between my rib cage.

[[e-mail]]

I don't have an answer to your question but I also have been having left side pain and has become worse in the past few years.I fell off a horse about 20 years ago and landed on that side. I went to a chiropractor last year and he said that I may have broken my ribs when I fell and didn't go to the doctor. It hurts from my the middle of my stomach and goes around to my back. When I am sitting the pain is much worse and makes me sick to my stomach.  I have had ulcers in the past but this pain is constant now, more so in my side/back.I am worried also!! Did you ever get an answer?

[Shawn]

I HAVE BEEN FEELING STOMACH PAIN FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK NOW AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS FROM.  I HAVE BEEN UNDER A LOT OF STRESS FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS AND I TELL PEOPLE BUT THEY THINK I AM JUST COMPLAINING BUT I KNOW THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG.  THE PAIN I FEEL IS HARD TO EXPLAIN IT JUST HURT MOSTLY IN THE CENTER OF MY STOMACH AND I AM BEGINING TO LOSE MY APPETTITE.  I HAVE NO MEDICAL INSURANCE SO THATS WHY I HAVE NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DOCTOR IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO PLEASE WRITE BACK...

[GORIA]

MY REPLY IS THAT I DONT DRINK ANY ALCAHOL (alcohol)  BUT THE SIMTOM IS SIMILAR TO THIS  PAIN  I HAVE SEEN THREE DOCTORS  I HAVE BEEN TO A COLOSCOPY DONE TO ME  AND MANY TEST THEY FOUND A GOLP SIZE MALIG NANT OR A TOMOR  TO MY UTORUS LEFT SIDE   BUT THREE DOCTORS DINT/ TAKE IT AUT IM ALWAYS IN FAIN  I LOSSMY JOB BECAUSE IM ALWAYS HIDING MY PAIN  PLEASE HELP ME AOT THERE

[dina boone]

i have the same symptoms, pain under the left rib cage for over a year.  my blood test show high cholestrol-my ultrasound on my abdomial (abdominal) area showed a 1 inch mass on my liver-the ct scan with/without contrast showed a fat mass on my liver-the upper gi shows negative-yet i am still in pain-the pain used to be occasionally now it is almost constant-i also in the last 2 months have started to burb alot- i do not drink-the area is very tender-the only medication that a i take is birth control and pain pills for cramps-in 3 days i see a surgent- i have know idea what this is-and know one knows-i am 32 years old,i was put on low fat-lkow cholestrol diet 2 months ago-i used to weigh 132lbs.-i know weigh 112lbs.-height=5'2 1/2". i wish someone could tell me what this is too-last week i also found 3 small nodules to my left of the umblical cord.

[Dina]

A lot of people have the same symptoms. I am 32 yrs old and have had the pain for a year.  I have had blood test, a abdominal ultrasound, CT scan without/with contrast, and  a Upper GI. I am now going to a Doctor for surgery in 3 days.  The only thing they can find wrong is High Cholestrol and a fat mass 1" on my liver.  I was put on a diet 2 months ago for low fat and cholestrol.  I have lost 20 lbs since then, I weigh 112 lbs.-5' 2 1/2".  I also have started to burp alot.  I told them I want surgery, because I am sick of the pain.  This will be my 11th operation.  The 2nd in a year.  My appendix, gall bladder, stomach,female organs, kidneys,etc white blood count is all fine-except the pain and I have a fever for 6 months.  Hopefully when I have surgery in the next 2 weeks I will get a answer.

[lisa]

I too experience the same type of pain that you describe.  Mine feels almost like a side ache that is intermittent in nature and hurts from the middle of my sternum some days to under my ribs.  I have been to the doctor before and they found nothing wrong.  I also can’t help but feel something is wrong because if it were nothing, why would it hurt.  Did you ever resolve your issue?

[helen simpson]

hello i am haveing a problem on my left side some time i can feel a knot that come under it it have a heavy feeling
under it i am also having trouble with my left breasst i have a
problem with my left breast also i have  weakness in my legs and they stay swollening my legs also burn and have a num feeling to them and on my left hand my two last finger stay num to i dont have money to go to the doctor and i cant go so can you tell me a little about this problem

[Mary]

go to the doctor!!!!!  my husband just died from liver disease.  one of his first symptoms was pain un that area.  yours could be nothing, but that is what he also thought......now he's dead

[Spankie]

A little guy about 3inches high, holds a flaming torch and stabs me on the inside, in the same place. Under my upper left rib cage, under my left breast. after the stabbing pain, then a constant burning sensation, and pressure. Have had it for about a year now, but has in the last few weeks been getting worse, and more often. almost constant now. thats how I came to this site, and have not seen any answers. I do not want on the doctor roller coaster, and a bunch of invasive tests. first of all, I have no insurance and am a single mom of 4 kids, and second of all, I have zero faith in medical doctors. I wish I could find a good homeopathic physician. After reading all the comments, and seeing the battery of tests so many have gone through with out any answers,I am really wondering where to go to get an answer. This site has alot of questions, and a couple of lame answers from the docs. Thanks to those who have commented on what they have found out, and I will do the same. So far, I am taking aloe vera gel, and MSM. Enzymes:digezyme: and acidophilus. It seems to help so far. Good luck to you all, and I hope we all find our answers.

[Patricia West]

Someone I am close to is experiencing the same symptoms. What could this be?

[BeckDiva]

I believe that you all have gastritis.
all of your symptoms are very familuar to me.
you should go to a doctor and hav him prescribe something (?RANIHEXAL?) to lower the acid levels in your stomach and allow the infection to heal.
but if you dont do that, the symptoms only get worse untill it eventually hurts to breath.
trust me, i know :\
not very pleasent, and its even worse to go to umpteen doctors and have them not no whats wrong with you.
but i eventually found out.

good luck all...

feel free to let me know whats happening... :)

becky.***@****

[yi_peee]

I've been up all night with stomach pain. Right side in my stomach. This was a problem almost 20 years ago and the docs could find nothing wrong. About 2 months or so ago it started back up. I thought it might be related to my use of flonase for chronic sinusitis as it's listed as a side effect. So I discontinued the flonase....That seemed to stop it for a few weeks. When it began years ago it only came on at night. Never once during the day. This past week it's been at any and all times. When it starts the pain lasts for about 10 to 12 hours. Nothing really seems to help relieve it.

What's dpressing is that gastrointestinal disorders are the hardest to correctly diagnose. I have no insurance and I deeply dread getting on that merry-go-round of doctors and testing and knowing that the chances of a correct diagnoses are slim.

My heart goes out to all of you who suffer this kind of pain. And I wish all of us luck in 'fixing' this....and now maybe that my pain is easing off I can get a few hours of sleep.

[yi_peee]

ooops...sorry. That should read "*left*" side of my stomach. Sigh, that's what comes from lack of sleep.

[Adamgilreath]

Hello.I've been having severe stomach pain all day and the only thing i've eaten today is 2 cheese burgers and some chicken.I was wondering if i have food poisoning or not...what do you think?

[qhh]

you please tell me.

[Sam]

the samething happens to me.

[yi_peee]

I've been taking tagamet (cimetidine)400mgs twice a day and I've cut out red meat and pork. They're very hard to digest as well as cheese. I've been eating more frequent, smaller meals. I was also told to use mylanta. Last night for the first time I had an attack comming on and I was able to stop it!! The stress I've been under is letting up some. Or should I say changing. I can take action now rather than sit and wait. The waiting was killing me. BTW, the 400mgs of tagamet is perscription dosage. As with any med....read the drug interaction precautions etc before using......

[Lu Grillo]

I really don't have an answer. I have same symtons. My Dr. claims he doesn't know whats worng.

[Lu]

I really don't have an answer. I have same symtons. My Dr. claims he doesn't know whats worng.

[Coisty]

I have been suffering with the same pain (left side of rib cage), shooting pains across back, regurgitation of food, wind,  breathing problems (leading sometimes to panic attacks) and depression for over 10 years now and I have been for various tests, after a second upper gi-endoscopy I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia, in my case this causes the entrance to the stomach to be constantly open and does not shut properly.
This is what was explained to me by my specialist, the pain in the chest (in most cases you could place your finger on the exact same spot) is caused by an inflamed area of the gullet caused by acid being present in the gullet, this also causes the pains felt across the back.  The breathing problems I have been having is also due to acid in the gullet (airways restricting to prevent acid entering lungs).
Since receiving this information I have now managed to control my condition and I no longer suffer panic attacks, when I feel breathing difficulties I take an antacid (currently on Ranitidine 150mg) and the symptoms usually go away within 10 mins, the pain in my chest is still there but I no longer worry about it and this also helps as anxiety can cause your body to produce excess acid thus making it worse.
I am waiting to go for motility and ph tests (14/6/01) and depending on the results I might have to undergo an operation to repair my hiatus.

This is only information relating to my own condition and I would advise anyone with chest pains to see their doctor, but I thought that I would write this because I know that 10 years of worrying about my condition has probably made my condition worse.

Brian (30 year old, Scotland)

[Sheila]

ihave stomach pain when I eat, also gas, some times consipated, sometimes loose, loss of appetite, weight loss

[stephen]

I experience stomach pain and dont feel like eating when i feel like this.  I have blood on the toliet paper and in the toliet when i have a bowel movement.  I do have hemrroids but i feel like maybe it could be something else.

[andrea]

yesterday my right side of my lower stomach has throbbing and occasionally shooting pains, today it is still going on? what possible thingsmay this be?

[Antron]

I have the same thing and i get so scared and i think tha there is something really wrong whit me and i wish that some one would tell me what

[yogi]

Respected Doctor,

I am yogi from mumbai-india, male-26yrs. having toruble of mucas,blood passing thru stool from past 5 years. tried all type of medicines alopathic,homeopathic,ayurvedic too. but i do get releif for few days & it's as it is. done the colonoscopy too. done full check up (reports) of my blood+stool too.doctors says it's because of tension u take.whatever i eat it dosen't get digested properly.all food particuls come out as it is.weigh is also too low it's only 45kgs. no freshness i feel. always feel that i am seek all time. i've got same problem described below from one of your existing member.if you want i'll send you my reports details. pls advice me some specialist in mumbai for the same or anything i can consult with my doctor.

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Subject: mucus and blood
Topic Area: Diarrhea
Forum: The Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum
Question Posted By: mechelle on Tuesday, January 19, 1999



i have recently started noticing mucas and blood in my stools. it is sort of like
i am constipated, but not really. when i do have a BM, it is loose and clotty. this is so gross.
i have been experiencing cramping in my lower abdominal area as well? what does this sound like?
any sugg