Can anyone else relate?

[Dee81]

I am a caucasian female, 5ft. 5 in. tall.  

  When I turned 18yrs. old.  I noticed severe stomach distention (I looked 5-6 months along), after I consumed what I considered a 'normal' lunch.  A whole wheat deli sandwich, w/ some potato chips, and maybe a pudding.
I went to digestive doctors.   They stated that I was severely lactose - intollerant and that I was wheat - gluten sensitive.      So, I've stayed away from milk/dairy products and by ezekiel bread.  

  I still had stomach pain.  So, I went to the Mayo Clinic.  They diagnosed me with gastroparesis.  So, I learned about nutrition. Tried various digestive pills, reglan and many others.  I ate 4 - 5 times a day.  Eight years goes by with me just 'dealing' with chronic pain.    

  This year, 2009,  I re-visited my local digestive doctor.  He told me to go to Kansas University, in Kansas City, KS. I went.   Ate the eggs with the radioactive thing added.  Took x-rays for 4 hours.  This test indicated I had 'Dumping Syndrome'.    

  I am hypoglycemic.  So, I suck on a jolly rancher or two w/ my meals throughout the day.   I avoid liquids an hour before and an hour after my meals.    I eat 3-4 times a day.     My vagus nerve is severely damaged. My pyrlorus muscle doesn't open and close properly. It sorta just sits there.  

  Here is my question:
Sometimes after I eat.  It could be 20 min. - 3 hours after, I will 'pass out' from immense pain.  My breathing gets very shallow.  I sweat or sometimes my arms get cold.   I may 'pass out' from 45 min. - 2 hours.  
The only drug that has touched my chronic stomach pain has been liquid morphine.  I had it several years ago in a hospital setting, because I had passed out from my stomach pain.

I go see a new doctor in Austin, Tx. this coming Sunday (Feb. 8)  

Does anyone else have a life like mine?   All doctors seem to be able to tell me is that they don't know.   I know I have digestion issues.  Its the chronic stomach pain I am trying to find a solution to.  

[kew13]

Wow, i'm sorry to hear about your symptoms. I'm sure it is frustrating. However, passing out for that long a period of time is not normal. Whether it be from the pain or not. If it is from the pain, you should see a pain specialist, and definitely find the cause of it ( i know you are doing that, but don't get discouraged!) No one should live with that kind of pain, so don't stop until you have answers! Pain doesn't come about just because, there is always a cause to the pain so keep being persistent until you find it! good luck!

[yeibiche]

This may sound out there, but have you tried acupuncture?  You have nothing to lose,  it's non invasive and you'll pretty much be able to tell right away if it's going to help.