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Posted 9/7/2014 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
For many weeks now, I have had this pain my right side. It's below the rib and above the hip and it hurts if I touch it or if I stretch. If I bend... it's a constant aching. It definitely can't be something simple like I pulled something because it would have had to go away by now if this were the case. Any idea what is going on? I know I should have gone to see someone about it but I am so sick of Drs and I don't know who to go to. I guess a GP? Then I have to go to whoever they refer me to? Is this something my GI can handle? I don't want to go to 3 appointments, i just want to find out what's going on so I can get on with my life..... shakehead
Posted 9/7/2014 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
It can be your appendix or possibly even an ovarian cyst. I know we get sick of doctors but if it's been going on this long you should have it checked out by your GP.
Posted 9/7/2014 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
boo. I wish it would stop. It's better and worse on various days. It's feeling bad right now :(
Posted 9/7/2014 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes you can get pains just under the ribs when you have Acid reflux..have you got any other symptoms.
Posted 9/7/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Appendix and I think the liver is on that side too isn't it?
Posted 9/8/2014 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I am going to have to do something about it I guess. It doesn't seem like it's improving and it's been a while.
Posted 9/8/2014 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
are you flaring?? most of my inflammation is in my ascending colon, appendix, terminal ileum area- all on the right side. that whole are hurts extremely bad when i'm flaring. dilauded doesn't touch the pain at all for me.
Posted 9/8/2014 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
The appendix is a good guess. I didn't know until reading the pathology report after my surgery that my index was very inflamed. My surgeon and GI said this is common since the appendix is attached to the colon. Sounds like it could be worth getting checked out. Feel better!
Posted 9/8/2014 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
banana, yes, i've been in terrible shape. It is possible that it's just to do with the flare up but I am going to suck it up and go to a GP ASAP because it hurts.
Posted 9/8/2014 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, i have a feeling thats what it is. Ive drank so much of that liquid crap for the ct scan and thats what it shows every time. Can you get a ct scan??? The iv antibiotics help within a few days for me. They cant remove my appendix since they said id have to get my colon out, too. You shouldnt wait though since it can rupture and you can turn septic.
Posted 9/8/2014 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
I have had the same problem while flaring. My doctor had checked my appendix in the office before by pressing and then releasing his hands on the left side of my abdomen while laying on the table and checking to see if my pain increased on the left. Also he had me stand up and jump up and down to see if my pain increased. I didn't notice a big change in pain so he didn't do any further testing. The only time this pain went away was when my flare improved. I would also have it radiate to my back. Spooning my husband while I slept and using a heat pack helped somewhat.
Posted 9/8/2014 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
I guess I could do a ct scan, I just have to start the process of getting things in order. really a big hassle :( I will let you guys know what I find out. Thanks for being so supportive. I love you guys :)
Posted 9/8/2014 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Odds are it's nothing serious... but I'm glad you are getting it checked. Your note kind of scared me because it sounds just like what my mom had. Mystery pain in her right side. Got all these tests done... finally figured it out and in her case, well it was something serious. I hesitated to even write this note - she was much older than you when this happened and it doesn't at all mean it will turn out the same for you. But maybe I'd like you to be a little scared and jump on getting it figured out, hassle or not. Please let us know!
Posted 9/8/2014 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
nssg...it's good you're going to make an appointment asap, because it's something that should be looked into seriously regardless of whether it could be just nothing. The inconvenience of the process will give you the answers....the brain will continue to worry regardless.

The fact that it hurts to touch and when you stretch could be a muscle, but it could be radiated pain from any of the possibilities mentioned.

write down everything you can think of regarding symptoms...it's easy to forget when in the moment or if the pain/discomfort isn't how it's been in the past.

Please let us know how you're doing and the outcome of the appointment.

qxx
Posted 9/8/2014 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck nssg! I was thinking gastritis or acid reflux. Feel better!
Posted 9/8/2014 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
I went to the GP and he said it doesn't seem like anything too dire. He said it's likely just the inflammation in the upper colon area and gas. He did do urine analysis and he wanted to draw blood but I just had a blood draw the other day so I can't see doing it again. I already know my blood is a mess from the inflammation :( He was confident it's not life threatening at least. I am going to follow up next week. I have to do a blood draw again so maybe I can have him take a look. I am also going to tell my GI what's going on again. Hopefully it calms down. It's a bit better today at least.
Posted 9/8/2014 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you got checked out. I don't know about you, but I hate when things go wrong on the inside because you can't see what is happening and when something isn't right, you can panic or become concerned. But I'm glad that it feels a bit better for you today.
Posted 9/9/2014 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
NSSG,

Nobody mentioned this, but check out the symptoms related to gallbladder issues just to compare them to your pains. My aunt had pains like that and they got so bad that she got rushed in to have an emergency surgery last year. I do not know how serious it was, but they acted like it was pretty dire to get her taken care of quickly.

I hope it isn't anything bad at all for you, but since nobody else mentioned this I wanted to tell you. Just briefly check it out so you know one other thing to consider when deciphering the pains.

Good Luck :)
Posted 9/9/2014 8:19 AM (GMT 0)
Kara I hope you get better. It would suck if you already have pancolitis :(
Posted 9/10/2014 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with Thoreau about gallbladder. When I was in the process of getting diagnosed with UC, I had an ultrasound and found that I have 2 gallstones, which is apparently not common for young women. But, people with UC/Crohns tend to have them more than other people.
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