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Posted 4/11/2010 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
3 years ago I had gastritis and my stomach and everything else has only recently been back to normal, but for the past couple of days I've had acid reflux and pain in the bottom left of my abdomen. I've recently taken some Ibuprofen to help with a shoulder and neck pain, and wonder if this could be the cause ? The only other thing I can think of is I've started having milk with cereal for the past couple of weeks. I've also noticed I'm unable to relax my stomach whilst standing, and if I do it really hurts and have to tense it again. Anybody recognise these symptoms ?

Thanks
Posted 4/11/2010 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Milk allergy???

Try going milk free for awhile.


Joy
Posted 4/11/2010 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ste1200,
Ibuprofen can definitely flare up a sensitive stomach. I try not to take any pain killers, but can only handle acetaminophen without stomach problems. Try babying your stomach for a while and see if it clears up. Stress is another possibility as you're mentioning the stomach tensing on you.
Hang in there. This too will pass.
We're with you!
Denise
Posted 4/11/2010 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
It coulld be stress related too, I'm having a bad time of it at the moment with anxiety and depression but will cut the milk out and see how I get on
Posted 4/11/2010 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there and do your best not to worry. Try some relaxation breathing, and get busy doing things you enjoy. We're here to support you if you need us!
Denise
Posted 4/11/2010 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
Milk and cereal is a no no.... If you have too much acid the milk turns sour in your stomach and created more problems. Sometimes we can tolerate foods that are supposed to give us problems for awhile.....
Posted 4/11/2010 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
I feel it may be a combo of all of the issues you listed. Stress can really raise havoc with your physical well beeling so do try to lower the amount of stress in your life.


Stay in the moment and try not to overthink your situation. I hope things are better for you soon.



Gentle Hugs,

Kitt
Posted 4/12/2010 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi ste1200,
what are your other symptoms? Do you have gas/bloating or nausea, diarrhea/constipation? Abdominal pain can be a sign of many things including IBS or you may also have an allergy to milk (but you would have noticed this before if you were already drinking milk). Switch to goat milk or kefir and take 1 or 2 good multi-enzyme digestive capsules (make sure it has lactaid) with every meal. You should feel relief in a few days if your pain or bloating is caused by milk allergy.

Abdominal/intestinal pain can also be a sign of colitis (stress induced so you just have to relax - try breathing exercises and yoga/meditation) or IBS. IBS is usually accompanied by the above mentioned symptoms though (gas, constipation/diarrhea or hard/loose stools, flatulence, bloating, etc).

Good luck to you!
Posted 4/13/2010 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
If you don't like goat's milk you can try soy milk. Silk does some very good flavors.

Joy
Posted 4/15/2010 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, it has eased somewhat. Although I still cannot relax my stomach due to the pain.

I'm going to try normal milk again and see what happens. If it gets bad again, I will switch to Soya Milk and see if that works.

It could be IBS, but I don't have constipation (due to eating golden linseeds :) or diarrhea. I had a sigmoidoscopy last year which came back clear.

I wish I could cut my stress ! I'm anxious and depressed most of the time - I wish I knew why !
Posted 4/15/2010 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
ste,


As someone noted abdominal pain can be a sx of many things. As long as you still have the pain and you are still feeling depressed and anxious I think a visit to your physician's office would be a wise choice.



I have depression and anxiety and I count on my physician to help keep me mentally on track. (((Hugs))))



Take care,



Kitt
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