I have very bad stomach pain can someone help?

Question

I have been to the gastrotoligist and been diagnosed with I.B.S. And he put me on meds. But they are so expensive not to mention they only work 50% of the time. I have lost 3 jobs because of this and I am about to lose another. The pain is so unbearable some days that all I can do is lay in bed till it stops.
Any advise would be great help.

Symptoms caused are nuasea, pain in my stomach, and sometimes diarehh

I have had a cononosopy done and they said I have ulsors and a hernia but that was almost a year ago.

I have been taking the med. nexium, I am also on anti-depressents which I have been on all my life. So I dought it is them but I have been in pain for almost 2 years now from this. It is very frustrating.

Answer 1

Early in our marriage, my husband traveled a lot, leaving me home alone with our young daughter. I found this traumatic and stressful and developed IBS. Mine was nowhere severe as yours. Just excessive nausea, vomiting sometimes, stomach cramps like nobody's business, and diarrhea until there's nothing left.

I've never had a good diet, esp in the fiber area, so I started taking fiber-con, about 4 a day. It helped a lot. But then my husband stopped traveling (mostly), my depression was more under control and the IBS attacks pretty much stopped. I don't have attacks (or very mild ones) these days. I still do the fiber thing.

I take Nexium as well, it is essential for hearburn control. I also take a handful of anti-deps, HBP, thyroid etc.

Recently my dr. turned me on to miralax, and I think it's an outstanding product. Mix it in almost anything (not soda), you won't see or taste it, but it will regulate your system pronto.

Maybe it's just my concept, and not necessarily your case, but I always felt the less ammo I gave IBS, the shorter the war. So I tried to keep constipation to a minimum.

I hate talking about this kind of stuff with anyone, let alone a stranger, but I hope I gave you some small idea that might help you put order in your world. Bless your heart!

Answer 2

Hi,

I am very sorry to hear that you feel like I did, with horrible IBS pain.

I wonder if it is just your stomach or also abdominal pain.

I had very painful IBS in the abdomen for a year, until I found a good doctor who put me on Bentyl (generic name: Dicyclomine), 10 mg to 20 mg before meals and at bedtime.
This was about 8 months ago.

Bentyl is an anti-spasmodic. It certainly works for me. Oh, yes, I just remembered: I had horrible stomach pain, too. I thought it might be an ulcer, but it wasn't. The Bentyl stopped that pain, too. My stomach felt like it was on fire! The abdominal pain was harder to stand, but the stomach pain was really bad, too.

I take the generic and it only costs me about $20 for a month's supply.

I think Bentyl somehow subdues gas pain, too.

The med worked by the next day. It was like a miracle. I had thought I was stuck with the pain forever.

The doctor said it is a spastic colon that makes the pain so bad, and to try to take the Bentyl before eating, because it is when the IBS sufferer eats that the colon becomes spastic.

I had gone to emergency two times before I finally found a doctor that knew to prescribe Bentyl. The doctors at hospital emergency didn't even mention IBS, let alone give me Bentyl!

My doctor said that If Bentyl doesn't work, there are other prescription drugs for IBS. I had read 8 books on intestinal problems by GI doctors, and Bentyl was not mentioned for IBS! In fact, the books made IBS sound practically untreatable. It is, too, treatable!!

If the above doesn't help, it might help to be put on a certain antibiotic that stops gas from building up and causing bad pain. I think the name of the antibiotic starts with a "z." I just thought I would mention that because a lot of people suffer from gas pain.

Another approach which might help is to take the antidepressant Cymbalta. I couldn't sleep no matter what, even when I didn't hurt too badly.

Cymbalta was prescribed to me because my doctor thought it might help the other pain problem I have (pain in sinuses from surgery 32 years ago).

Taking Cymbalta, I was finally able to sleep thru the night for the first time in two decades. It isn't a pain reliever for me, but along with being able to sleep, it keeps me more calm and hopeful.

I truly hope the above helps you. I really mean it that I am praying for you that you will be shown the way out of your pain and fear about losing your job, etc. (I have been there, too.)

God bless you.

Sincerely,
Susan

Answer 3

I think, you need to change the doctor. Tell him the same thing that you told here. Escalate to the doctor that it is very serious. Some doctors don't take it as a challenge to fix the problem. They are just money makers.

I don't think you can fix the problem from 10 different opinions. We can suggest... But only a doctor can decide and find the real issue.

Ask him and see if performing "colonoscopy" will find the problem.

I don't think it will be "appendicitis". Because you had diarrhea.

Go to emergency, instead of regular doctor visit. Emergency will bring more experts (more brain) to work on you case.

Good luck.

Answer 4

IBS can be very problematic.
how long have you been on the meds?
which meds are they?
frequently steroids, antiinflamatory drugs, pain relievers, meds to slow down intestinal motility,
and even antidepressants are prescribed.
these all take some time to take effect in your system.
if,after several weeks, there is no relief at all, possibly
changing doctors would be advised.
can you find work that you could do from home and still
support yourself?
IBS can be a crippling disease.
the quicker you act on the problem, possible side-affects of the meds, and diet changes, the better you will feel.
good luck.
joe

Answer 5

30 years ago I had my gallbladder removed and after I recovered I had a slight case of IBS. The surgeon recommended taking the following capsules available from health food stores, etc. It is called ACIDOPHILUS, it supports intestinal health. I taken one to two capsules every day and have for the past 30 years, give it a try, they are not expensive, you can find acidophilus in yogurt, the capsules seem to work the best because of the strength,Also ginger capsules can help with the nausea, the ones made from ginger root, but check with your doctor and pharmacist before trying these, for any interactions with your medications. Best of Luck in your search for a cure!

Answer 6

Your problem is common, diverticulitis maybe.
Stress breaks down your immune system which does not help.
Don't eat dairy or anything fried no grease, that should help your stomach. (stay away from Italian food or spicy).
You can try a colon cleanse, 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and RELAX. If you flush your system and eat right, that's a start. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 7

I had the same problem and recently found out I was allergic to wheat. I suggest watching your diet closely and don't eat anything that results in pain or discomfort! Remove all wheat from my diet as help greatly and it's healthy!!

Also have they done a scopes?? Ask your doctor about additional testing.

Answer 8

Best thing to do is tell your doctor your medications are not fitting you and does not work for you. There are other alternative medications your doctor can prescribe you. Not all meds work the same and meds does not fit everyone.
You have to take your syndrome seriously before its too late. Its a serious disease.

Answer 9

Any pain that makes you cry demands medical attention. You could have something going on with your colon or a cyst on your ovary, get to urgent care.

Answer 10

try hypnorelaxation. this at times help the psychiosomatic disorders.
Dr Rajiv Harshe
Pain specialist
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