upper stomach pain

[trace27]

i started get very bad stomach pains nearly 10 years ago when i was about six months pregnant and i was told it was my babys feet under my ribs but the pain was really bad, after i had him i still kept getting the pains n still do now 10 years later it just comes from no where i could be just watchin tv or having my dinner or even asleep and it wakes me, the pain is unbearable sometimes and i get hot and struggle to breath after it goes i feel weak and tired, the pain can come and then go half hour later and i might not get it again for a month or even 7 months then i might get it everyday for 5days and then not agen for a year. i have had it on and off fo 10 years and its really sore also my stomach where i get the pain by my ribs is always tender to touch. i have had scans xrays blood tests and nothing is showing up, no one knows what this could be im on tablets for acid and tablets for ibs and neither are working as i have the pain severel times since.

[trace27]

hi im sure the docs looked into it being a stomach ulcers i cant remember iv had so much dun, i have been to my  family gp and 2 other surgerys and the hospital numerous of times n no one still noes x

[trace27]

hi
yes i have had blood tests for my kidneys lungs pancreas inflamtion n infections n ther all came bk fine i have had a scan on my gall bladder and thats fine also urine test was fine i had all these in this last week, i will google some of the things you have mentioned and see if any sound like what i have thanks x

[trace27]

hi
thanks for you reply i have all sorts of pain relief and nothing makes it go away or helps x

[trace27]

hi
yes i have looked into that thanks its not that.
thank you x

[jamlws]

Make sure you keep trying to find out what is going on and don't give up. Could it be stomach ulcers? I know when I had one it hurt while I was eating or after and at night and then it could go away from some time and out of no where come back. Certain things would make it worse and some would make it better. And where the ulcer was it was always sore to touch. What kind of doctor are you going to? A family Dr?
Hang in there and I hope you find some answers.
Jamie

[Tuckamore]

Hello Trace,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I am so sorry that have had to endure undiagnosed pain for ten years. We understand chronic pain and the challenges that it presents in our daily life. I am sorry that you understand that also.

I understand that you have had multiple imaging and medical tests but have you had them repeated recently? If not I encourage you to request a repeat of the important ones. It sure couldn't hurt to consult a new physician, one connected to a large teaching hospital or one of the nationally know clinics. A little thinking outside the box and a fresh set of eyes and ideas may provide you with some answers.

If it has not gotten worse over the last ten years that is encouraging.  However because it has persisted for that amount of time must also have some significance. I can't guess what your diagnosis may be. Sara said it well, None of us are physicians but possible one of our members will recognize your symptoms as theirs.

when thinking of that area I would think of the diaphragm, a hiatal hernia, esophageal spasms and similar conditions. But I am far from an expert. You could also be experiencing referred pain, meaning felt in one location but originating in another. Is your pain associated or radiating into your spine at all?

Please let us know how you are doing and the steps you are taking to obtain a diagnosis. Be assertive. You are entitled to know what is going on with your body and you are your own best advocate. We'll look forward to hearing from you again soon. We are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to ask additional question or post again.

Take Care,
~Tuck

[Totie]

Have you looked into chondritis?

[Sarajmt]

I would have no idea what the cause of your pain could be.  But please don't give up your search for a cause.  Even should it turn out to be nothing serious, its obviously very painful and your pain needs to be treated.

I'd recommend you get a referral to a pain management specialist.  Mine doesn't do a lot in the way of diagnosing but does treat the source of my pain.  At least you could hope for some pain relief.  And high time as well.  10 years is a long time to be in pain.

Perhaps someone will recognize your symptoms.  But do keep in mind that we are patients and not doctors.  We're glad to welcome you to our forum.  Please stick around.  Perhaps one of our smart members will know what this is.  Welcome!!