Can cirrhosis cause severe upper back pain?

[kunzite52]

Hello,

My name is Jill, and I am 49 y.o.

Long story short, car accident in 1999 which brought about three cervical surgeries in six years, culminating in damage to my vagus nerve.  I was placed in a halo, in the hosp for ten days after the vagus nerve damage.  In the next five days, I developed diabetes.  Within a month home, I developed gastroparesis.  Now, two months ago, they discovered a 2.8 cm tumor in the head of my pancreas, and a smaller one, 1.2 cm  (mass) cyst?  on my liver.
I was told that I have cirrhosis by an Internist who was treating my hypoglycemia in Nov. of 09, and now these masses?  The first test was only an ultrasound, the second was a C/T.

I am on SSI with only Medicare.  My primary is a P.A. at a Rural Health Clinic.  I have also fallen through the cracks.
Also, I found out myself, that my pH is LOW.  Under 7 in fact.  I almost suspect metobolic acidosis, or diabetic acidosis, but I (again) digress!  Sorry.

The pain I originally posted about, occured three weeks ago, and again 10 days ago.  The WORST vise-grip pain tight across my entire upper abdomen,, lower chect area.  It felt like both a heart attack, and six broken ribs!!!  Both times the pain did not subside for about four days.  Also, immediate white or yellow stools.

I do not drink, haven't for 24 years, but I drank my share from 19-26.  Internist thinks the damage was lurking all these years.  Now, I wonder what is my greater problem , liver?  Pancreas? Or low pH?

I am sorry this is all over the place.  Not to pull the sympathy card,..but, I lost my 23 y.o. daughter four years ago, and I do not think I am quite ready to go join her YET, as I just had a Grandson born last Thurs., and I have another one due in 4 weeks.  I'd appreciate any guidance, support, info, etc,...

Thank you so much for reading this and for your precious TIME!

Jillofark

[aMom21]

Obviously they are blocking sites.  Search daily strength.

[aMom21]

I am sorry to hear that you have been having such a terrible time.  There is a fantastic cirrhosis support group on *************.org that I think can be of tremendous help and comfort too you.  Lots of very knowledgeable people there to help.

Take care.