Terrible stomach pain

Question

I go through the exact same thing! It started around the time I was in kindergarten. It gets so bad all I can do is lie in the fetal position, try to breathe, and pray that it goes away. And after 10 or 15 minutes of grueling pain it goes away like nothing ever happened. I went to the Dr. about it a few years back and she said it was just gas and that it would eventually pass. But that is the worst pain I've ever experienced. Can anyone please help?

This discussion is related to Cronic stomach pain.

tropicalsoul · Answer

I would search something called "Celiacs Disease" or gluten intollerance.  This problem is commonly misdiagnosed by doctors as IBS.  Keep in mind that anything with a "syndrome" on the end of it simply means that doctors have no idea what is going on.  Think about Sudden infant death syndrome, IBS,..etc.

I think you may find some help by searching this.  What may be happening is your body is having an allergic reaction to a protein called gluten and the main symptom from this is abdominal pain, gas, constipation, headaches and so on.  Gluten is found in ALL wheat, barley & rye products.  Bread, cake, beer, croutons, soy sauce and may other items contain gluten.

Good luck,

Tuckamore · Answer

Hi Johnson,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I'm glad you found us but sorry to hear about your land standing stomach pain.

You've seen a physician but has he/she performed any medical testing? have you have an gastric endoscopy? If this has been going on since you were a small child do you have a structural problem? Have you had any diagnostic testing?

If you haven't seen a gastroenterologist I would certainly suggest that you make an appointment to see one. If they rule out a structural defect than there are medications that can specifically treat stomach pain.

IBS can be very painful. Have you been told that you have IBS? Does a proton pump inhibitor effect your pain? (Such as Prilosec) Does anything help? 

I'm sorry I cannot be of more help but I do suggest that you get this pain diagnosed. And please let us know how you are doing. We will look forward to your updates.
Take Care, Tuck