Pain Pain Go Away.....please

[sharonap]

Its been 4 months now and still no closer in finding out what the pain is. Ive had ultra-sound scan and no gallstones and kidneys,liver,stomach all look ok. The doctor now thinks my stonmach might be in the wrong place????? ( wel lmy thyroid is) so going to have the camera put down not looking forward to that. xx

[jessielou]

Hi Sharon,

Just guessing right upper abdominal pain, I have this and no cause been found, had the camera and is weird but not to bad, hopefully it should show anything and they can sort things. I know others have mentioned similar pain so will be good to know if they come up with anything. I hope your pain eases hon.

Take care gentle hugs love Sheena xxxxxx

[sharonap in reply to jessielou]

thanks sheena xx

[Manofmendip]

Hi Sharon.

What medication are you on? Have you had blood tests for liver function and, if so, what were the results.

I had two bouts of hepatitis in the 1990s, before I was diagnosed with APS, for which no cause was found. My liver functions were abnormal until I was put on Warfarin, then they returned to normal and Prof Hughes explained to me that he believed that my problems had been due to sludging of the blood through the liver. Also, APS can affect the functioning of the bowel, including the Duodenum, which is near the gall bladder, and this can also cause uper right quadrant pain too.

Don't worry about the gastroscopy, it is not as bad as it sounds, I've had 3 now (2 under sedation and the last one without sedation, as they couldn't find a vein to put the IV in). It is a very quick procedure, now they can record it on disk and look at it at their leisure, rather than having to take longer and make notes of what they are seeing.

Good luck and keep us informed.

Best wishes.

Dave

[sharonap in reply to Manofmendip]

Hi dave iam on warfarin, amitrypline, calcium, statins. Recently had alot of bloods done not sure if they included my liver function. its painful when I walk as if im agrivating something inside and if i eat. I think ive had every scan/camera/test done to me already. Did you have to come off your warfarin my doctor said might have to stop warfarin for couple days.

thanks sharon

[Manofmendip]

Hi Sharon, no I didn't.

I think that you should try to get to see Prof Hughes, privately, if you can.

Best wishes.

Dave

[lovemyheart]

Hi Sharon, yes as Sheena said, the camera just feels weird and it is over before you know it. Anticipation is always the worst. Take care...Teresa

[MaryF Administrator]

Hoping you feel better soon, it is good to have some investigations, please let us know how it all goes, make sure you take a friend or family member with you. Mary F x

[SueLovett]

Hi,

Statins can cause problems with the liver.

I have a friend who has been on them for 6 years and keeps getting liver pain. She has had just about every test under the sun and a course of steroids but they think the statins are causing the problem.

Hope this helps x