stomach pain+ swollen more than 8 years

[maya82]

I have been suffering stomach pain for 8 years now :( . 80% of time when I eat I get this pain and a very swollen stomach. My belly looks like a pregnant lady under my rib cage. I have gone to doctor over and over. The later one asked for a stool sample and found no bacteria in the sample. I always feel nauseous. What could it be? Please help me!

[Sunlovinmom]

Did you have surgery possibly just before this problem started? I just posted a 'gastritis:  diet' post  on this forum which tells my story.  I understand that they use gas inside the stomach cavity when doing certain surgeries such as appendix removal.  I also was told that many antibiotics were pumped into my IV after surgery.  This likely killed off much good bacteria and let the bad take over.  I take acidophilus daily, as well as eat yogurt to bring more 'good' bacteria into the picture and battle the bad.  I also avoid sugars as much as possible, as I understand sugar feeds the bad bacteria. I still look 4 months pregnant!

I was tested for celiac disease and C. diff, also. I had a CT scan that was normal before my surgery except for the ruptured appendix.  My stool samples were normal.

  I'm fairly new on my bland diet--just started last week, but so far no major change in the bloating part, though I feel a bit better (most of the time) as far as pain, but eating is certainly 'touchy.'  I hope you find answers soon!

[patient915]

If you've have this problem for 8 years I think you need an endoscopy, a CT scan, a RAST blood test, a blood test for celiac disease and many other things.

[maya82]

No, I had other testing but goes back to long time ago probably 5 or 6 years ago. I don't remember what testing I have done. This is the recent one about a month ago. Are there any other testing that would help diagnosis?

[patient915]

Was that the only testing besides a stool sample that you have had in 8 years?

[maya82]

I think he had me to test for Helicobacter pylori. but the result was negative.

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  What testing has your doctor done?