Constant abdominal pain

[Natz90]

Hi,Im 23 years old and iv been in constant pain for over 2 years with my stomach. It first started when I was driving on my way to work I got this awful pain where I had to pull over to the side of the road and rring an ambulance I was so scared as I didnt know what was happening. After numerous times of going to doctors and ending up in hospital I was told I had IBS ive tried plenty of tablets and diet changes to the point where I didnt eat for 5 days as I was terrified of the pain but that still didnt help. Ive had 2 colnoscopys and they av come back clear, but now my doc thinks it could be endometriosis as the pain started when I came off the pill and my periods are all over the place and iv noticed that that my period pain isnt different to the pain I get everyday! Im on 30mg of codeine which I take 2 tabs 4 times a day ( I have taken alot more before due to the pain being so servre) im so fed up to the point where o dont want to live my life anymore!!!! Does any1 else have the same issue???? Sorry for the long post :-(

[jemma116]

It may be a good idea to get a breath test done to see if you have Helicobacter Pylori.  This can cause painful stomach problems as well as causing stomach ulcers.  The breath test is more reliable that blood tests, sometimes a stool test is taken.

As well as endometriosis, you may have other problems with the womb, like polycystic ovaries or fibroids.  An ultrasound scan would show whether you have polycystic ovaries.  

For the endometriosis, your doctor may do a pelvic floor examination, send you for an ultrasound scan or send you for a laparoscopy which is done under a general anaesthetic where a laparoscope is inserted through a small incision near the naval.  The laparoscopy is used as a last resort when treatment with pain relief does not help.

Best wishes.

[silverfox67]

     Hello, how are you doing?  Did you try the Sepia?  I am taking Diatomaceous Earth to help my stomach.  I have Fibromyalgia, so I have heartburn/GERD/Reflux.  
     The doctor prescribed Dexilant and it has been the only antacid that has helped me.  It's expensive as all new meds are - but it works.
      Aloe vera juice taken first thing in the morning is also supposed to help IBS.   I can imagine the "h***" you are going through.  The pain can get excruciating  and even a heating pad doesn't work for very long.  -
      Sometimes a hiatus hernia will cause this kind of pain - but an ultrasound or endoscopy is necessary to find it.
       From time to time I take a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a glass of water and it seems to help.  (I have heart trouble, so I can't do this too often )

     Please let me know how you are doing... wishing you the best, Silverfox

[silverfox67]

     I am so sorry that you are suffering so!  I am not a doctor, but believe strongly in natural remedies.  I'm sure you've tried several already... but did you try Sepia?
      Sepia is recommended for all types of female problems including endometriosis.   I don't know if it will help you, but it's worth a try.
      I hope this info helps you....
wishing you the best