Stomach pain etc

[stevepts]

Hiya

complete newbie so please be nice.....

Been having problems with my stomache area for years,

Acid, really painful lower belly (constant) and like a really bad stitch in my right hand belly lower area.

about 6 months ago the Dr said oh you have IBS after some basic blood tests.

so put me on Lansorosapol (acid blocker) been on these for about 1 year.

Mebeverine 3 times a day

buscopane 2 tabs 3 times a day.

symptoms have been getting worse.

bad pain near enough constantly lower belly, from 1st thing in the morning to all night

bad stitch pain comes and goes

the worst rear wind you have ever heard or smelt,

if i eat ANYTHING and i mean anything i stink the house out and am in so much pain i have actually thought about going to hospital.

saw the dr 2 weeks ago and they did more blood tests,

B12 low but just inside the allowed scale mine was 220 and the lower limit is 200

a couple of liver functions were high which indicates my body is trying to fight something.

red blood cells slightly high just within the limits

they were the only things notable apart from cholestorol is high...

i am a 52 yo male which doesn't drink, gave up smoking in Feb this year, but i do like sweets and cream cakes, cheese, real butter and have a healthly varied diet.

don't eat alot of red meat, but have chicken, eggs, some fish, cheese etc

saw the dr again today and they're still saying IBS

now i thought IBS symptoms come and go and it is triggered by certain foods etc.

i can eat anything and it hurts, i'm talking a mars bar for instance

heaven help me and anyone else around me if i eat a big meal

The dr has changed medication to

Alverine 3 x a day and

amitriptyline at night

I have quite a few symptoms some related to B12 low i think like headaches every day, no energy, low mood, etc

and have quite a few belly symptoms,

poo mostly normal but at times loose, bad cramps, mucus occasionly

never had blood as far as i know

Sorry for long winded post, i'm just concerned it is something else like crohns due to the constant pain, and not just when i eat certain things.

whats your views please

thanks Steve

[asbayford]

So sorry you're going through this! Have you considered if you're lactose intolerance? Fructan or GOS intolerant? Dairy gives me horrible cramps and wind but fructans give me diarrhoea. Have you ever tried the low fodmap diet with a dietition? It has been a life saver for me and many others with IBS.

[mno123]

Have you been tested for coeliac disease. I have same symptoms as you. I have both IBS and Coeliac disease.

[xjrs]

As per asbayford's reply your doctor should be referring you to a dietitian to take you through the fodmap diet. It's possible that you have multiple fodmap intolerances.

[Breathless1943]

Steve,I have had constant pain for over ten years,and been told the same IBS,so I do believe it can be chronic. Now don’t get chronic mixed up with severe,chronic is constant. I have gradually got severe pain,but I don’t know if your like me,but when I sleep I’m fine. I’ve been from one end of the country to the other for help.ive had just about every test available,and I’ve done the Fodmap diet twice,all just to no avail. I’ve even had opioids .

But I wouldn’t think chocolate,cheese,or sweets are helping you. I think small amounts of hard cheese may be alright.

But to be perfectly honest,I don’t think anyone can help,it’s like just put up with it. That’s the reaction I get. So best of luck Steve,and if you ever find a cure be sure to let me know. Sorry to have been so negative but that’s my honest opinion,without the sugar coating.🤫

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