Stomach question

I have another quick question. One of my main issues with whatever illness I have is my stomach and torso is always bloated and stiff. I feel awful every morning when I wake up as though I have been punched in the stomach and when I shower I have no flexibility at all. It fees so uncomfortable to try and bend. It is like my body is also full of inflamation. It almost feels like a dull deep ache like period pains only I have not had my period for two years now and nobody knows or cares why. Has anyone else experiences something like this?

Hi springsjean,

No, it is not that. I have had this for years. Like my body is stiff, esp in the mornings. And a pain in my side back.

Hi,

Yes I have seen a gynocologist and had all my hormone levels tested and they said they are not sure what is going on. Now they don't even listen to me when I bring it up again. I am allergic to anti inflam. drugs but will look into other options. It is like the right hand side of my body has something that is hurting inside when I bend. I see my new dr. soon so I guess I can ask then.

Pain on the right hand side of the abdomen could be from the intestines, liver, kidney or a few other things. I have intestinal cramps that can make me fall to the ground and curl up in a ball right there if I don't take my medicine!

The liver and kidneys are both under a lot of stress while we have these infections and especially while we are in treatment. Are you detoxing? Your liver and/or kidneys could be telling you that they need help. You could ask to have your liver and kidneys tested.

As for the inflammation that you are dealing with, use turmeric. It doesn't interfere with most medicines and really works well. I currently take 1500 mgs. three times a day for my inflammation issues, so don't be shy to start low and build up the dose until you feel improvements. Here is a link with a bunch of information about turmeric:
www.turmericinfo.com/

Keep on looking for the right answer!! Don't ignore what your body is trying to tell you - we just need an interpreter sometimes! LOL!!

I have had severe gut issues for years, (since Lyme). The last 5 have been horrible.
I can't eat popcorn, gluten, nothing with nuts or seeds,
Other things I can NOT have.
alcohol (mixed drinks, beer, wine)
butter, mayonnaise, margarine, oils
carbonated beverages
coffee, tea, chocolate
corn husks
dairy products, I buy Almond milk
fatty foods (fried foods)
foods high in fiber
gas-producing foods (lentils, beans, legumes, cabbage, broccoli, onions)
nuts and seeds (peanut butter, other nut butters)
raw fruits
raw vegetables
red meat and pork
spicy foods
whole grains and bran


You could avoid these things to see how you feel in a month or so. By avoiding your "trigger foods," you may find that your GI symptoms of gas, bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea and or constipation are more manageable. At the same time, you will give your inflamed intestines time to heal.

I also have pain on my lower right side towards my back. I have been checked many times and they found no cause. I also get bloated, sometimes it's rough. Now I found out I now have crohn's and they say from the test I need to have surgery to remove some of intestines that are really damaged. To be honest I have more problems than I could possibly list. What I have found out is Lyme attacks your entire body and I've been sick about 10 years. The herbal tea I'm drinking daily is helping with my head pressure and dizziness so I keep drinking it and praying this will help me finally get well or at least get me well enough so that I don't live in bed. Hang in there and keep on fighting!

Post Edited (PrayingForAMiracle) : 9/5/2012 9:37:54 PM (GMT-6)