What in the world can be causing all this?

[Shebah]

For the past 3 months I have been having the following symptoms:

2-4 unormal bowel movements pr day most of them in the morning.
(sometimes stringy, somtimes diarreah and sometimes formed but wet and phew do they smell bad!! Mucus, but no blood)
Colonscopy last month showed ulcers, but fecal tests come back normal. (Think doc said 9)
WBC is elevated (think my last was about 12.2)
Pain in upper right quadrant
Pain between right hip and lower rib on the right side
Alot of gas
Migrating joint pain - Ancles, knees and hip mostly,
Tired alot
Yucky feeling, like I'm coming down with the flu - without the mucle aches.
Burning sensation in my stomach (wating for endoscopy)
Dry and/or burning eyes (comes and goes)
Burning mouth (comes and goes)
Dry vagina
Dry hands (mostly on the inside of my palms on the fingers)
Night Sweats (comes and goes)
Shooting pain (not everyday) in my thighs and arms

Anyone have any ideas? I am greatful for any thoughts you might have.

[Passionate about Prevention]

Has anyone checked the pH of your body.  If you are too acidic it can cause so many problem.  Go to the pharmacy and ask for litmus paper.  follow directions.  If you are to acidic post and i'll tell you ways that i helped myself.

[Shebah]

Yes.. I have been tested for ulcerative colitis. I havent been diagnosed yet, but I probably do have colitis. Although I do still have a problem with all the other symptoms. None of them are known to be a part of UC.

[Exclusivefimale]

Have you been tested for Ulcerative Colitis?  Your GI symptoms sound pretty similar to that.. which can also elevate your WBC and have other symptoms

[Shebah]

Hi, and thank you for your responses. I am a 40 yr old female.

As far as my health history goes, I've had problems with my lungs (broncular and sinuses)as long as I can remember. Other then that I have a few allergies (dogs and cats. I also itch alot and my skin swells like from an allergy, but don't know if thats what causes it for sure. Happens mostly at night, but can occur during the day.

I've been tested for thyroid problems. Came back normal. Other then that I think every test that can be taken has been done. Only test, other then my WBC that came back as a weak positive was my IgM RF.

Only test I have had done for my gallbladder is an US. Nothing was seen.

I'm about to go nuts with all these symptoms and not being able to find out whats going on.

I did see my doctor after posting this yesterday and he wants me to see a rheumy. I am going to call for an appointment today.

Thank you so much for replying :)

[myproblem]

What blood tests have you had done?
Some symptoms sound autoimmune:
Migrating joint pain - Ankles, knees and hip mostly,
Tired alot
Yucky feeling, like I'm coming down with the flu - without the mucle aches.
Dry and/or burning eyes (comes and goes)
Burning mouth (comes and goes)
Dry vagina
Dry hands (mostly on the inside of my palms on the fingers)
Night Sweats (comes and goes)
Shooting pain (not everyday) in my thighs and arms

Autoimmune diseases can cause Serositis, wihch is inflamation of the membranes around your organs. This can cause pain. Some autoimmune diseases can also affect a wide range of organs, especially those made of connective tissue. This would include all of your digestive tract.

How old are you? Any sgnificant health history?
As for the upper R quadrant pain- Have you had your gallbladder checked?

[sdp4314]

Have you had your thyroid checked?  It can wreak havoc on your entire body.  I would also have your other hormones checked as well.  Just a thought.