Stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea. Please Help!

[mzjena]

For the last month or 2, I have been experiencing terrible problems with my stomach. Mainly stomach spasms and nausea. Every since last night I have been having diarrhea. Now I am having the worst stomach cramps on the left side of my abdominal. I can hardly move. Every minute that goes by I feel more and more nauseous.
I cant take this anymore. I just want to feel better. After every meal, I feel very full and sick to my stomach.
I was denied health insurance and I don't have a job to pay a co-payment anywhere. I don't think my symptoms are emergency like however, I feel so sick.
I just want to know what might be wrong with me. What should I take to feel better. I am always sick and its making me feel depressed because I have no help.
Currently, Ive been taking probiotic supplements.
Thanks for the help.

[smokey56]

Hi,

I am so sorry to hear about your stomach problems. I have been living with these symptoms and more for nearly a year. I have gone to 12 doctors, none of them could tell me what the problem is. Several of them suggested "counseling" which would have been fine if it were in my head!!!! I finally went to my 3rd gastroenterologist and I now have a diagnosis. I have 2 huge gastric ulcers, a condition called gastroparesis, esophageal spasms and severe bile reflux. After I had gotten my diagnosis via 2 endoscopys, I thought the journey would come to an end soon. Wrong, he (gastro guy) had never seen all of these conditions together, so he has sent me on to Stanford on Oct. 28.

What a frusturating journey this has been.....I encourage you to find a way to seek medical attention and very soon. Stomach problems may or may not be serious but anything that goes on for months is most certainly worthy of exploration.

Have you considered seeking help from your county? Or possibly some kind of state help?

Best of luck to you, take care.

[AndyFun]

Sometimes I get organ pain in my kidneys or stomach cramps so I use "5 vegetable tea." You can get it in the health food store or oriental food store.

[AndyFun]

Sometimes I get organ pain in my kidneys or stomach cramps so I use "5 vegetable tea." You can get it in the health food store.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
This is not something you can diagnose or treat by yourself. If the stomach upsets are due to acidity then probably you can take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks, caffeine, and spicy food. See if this helps.
For diarrhea: Take an OTC lactobacillus preparation and yoghurt with your meals. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat light, do not stay hungry but eat simple things like toast, porridge, cereals, crackers etc. Take ORS. Take over the counter antacid and antiemetic (this SOS for vomiting). Watch out for a day or two with this treatment.
If it does not help, go to a walk in clinic. In the long run you will need to consult a gastroenterologist if all these do not help to rule out IBS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis or celiac disease. Take care!