Hi, I have been diagnosed with IBS after a colonoscopy and CT of my abdomen showing no other issues. My symptoms have mainly been pain under my ribs and a lot of gas.
I have also had this chest/shoulder pain that wraps around into my back and radiates down my left arm, all the way to my wrist sometimes. I have noticed this pain seems to come on about 5-10 days before my monthly cycle. I have had everything checked out from a Cardiac standpoint, so I know it's not my heart. I have recently in the last few months also been experiencing a metallic taste in my mouth on and off during this pain.
I also have had increased sweating of my hands, and I have noticed a foul odor with this as well...could all of these things be related to IBS? I was thinking maybe so since it's related to my cycle...I remember seeing that sometimes the changes in hormones make the symptoms worse.
I can't seem to get a straight answer from any Dr.'s on what this pain is. I do have anxiety, and perhaps that is complicating this, but I am not necessarily anxious when I am having this pain, so I don't believe it is that alone.
Reflux has been mentioned, but I would not describe my pain as heartburn.
Thanks!