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Ive had stomach problems for years. Ive never had an 'iron gut' but it seems to be getting worse.
They first thought I had IBS, no tests followed, it was just assumed. I radically changed my diet, including fruit, veg, decent nourishing food, to no effect.
They then sent me for tests for coeliacs disease, that came back negative as did all other blood results.
I am back to square one, not knowing why my stomach does this too me.
I have stomach cramps, really bad. Every now and then I bleed, quite heavily. When the cramps are really bad I vomit. After this passes I cannot eat for 24 hours, if I do, it starts the whole thing over again.
Im getting to the end of my tether. I am so hungry, so tired and so very annoyed that my mind went first and now my body seems to be making my life a misery.
Does anybody have any ideas or tips to help me manage this?
Please, Im actually getting quite desperate
They first thought I had IBS, no tests followed, it was just assumed. I radically changed my diet, including fruit, veg, decent nourishing food, to no effect.
They then sent me for tests for coeliacs disease, that came back negative as did all other blood results.
I am back to square one, not knowing why my stomach does this too me.
I have stomach cramps, really bad. Every now and then I bleed, quite heavily. When the cramps are really bad I vomit. After this passes I cannot eat for 24 hours, if I do, it starts the whole thing over again.
Im getting to the end of my tether. I am so hungry, so tired and so very annoyed that my mind went first and now my body seems to be making my life a misery.
Does anybody have any ideas or tips to help me manage this?
Please, Im actually getting quite desperate
If you are beeding with it,surely you should be camped outside the doctor's surgery!!??
As you know here we can only guess,but should persevere with docs. I hope you get this sorted mate xx
Im making an appt monday, this weekend has been hellish and painful so far
I get myself worried that there is something really bad going on.
Stress can trigger it and cause wicked flare ups. Best bet for a GI related diagnosis is a capsul endoscopy that takes like 100 something or other pictures a second of your whole I-track. Good times!
Seriously though, diagnosing anything tummy wise is a bitch. I had my appendix and gallbladder yanked before they finally found out what was going on.
Hugs to you!
my mom has it, and has many of the same symptoms. took forever to get a diagnosis...
i feel for you ~ not a pleasant feeling whatsoever.
it sounds like you might have an ulcer?
certain foods, some deemed very nutritious (e.g. fruits+nuts) can be quite detrimental to an ulcer.
as my mom would say, if it's not one thing it's another, eh?
i hope you're diagnosed, treated and feeling better very soon.
I cut out meat and dairy from my diet and, man, what a difference! If you decide to go that route feel free to PM me with any questions.