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Posted 5/8/2014 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Went to see my gastro doc today. He feels that its anxiety-ibs. But i dont feel convinced cos im feeling like a needle pain my abdominal sometimes. I told him about my anxiety disorder so he wants to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy to ease my worries. But thing is i m feeling really anxious right now..... Thinking of the 'what ifs'. i feel like crying cos i read all the negative stuffs and my friend's sister's encounter...

i've been experiencing on-off cramp for the one month on my left abdominal.. feel like a pressure is there, i cant describle it.. These few days i also experiencing a lot of gas in my tummy n tummy ache/cramp.

I feel like a nutcase already
Posted 5/8/2014 10:24 AM (GMT 0)
I get that same pain off and on, its located high on my left side. Sort of under my heart about 3 or 4 inches, is worst when I'm stressed. I had the scope and have gerd and acid reflux. You should be checked but it could be anxiety as gerd and anxiety go hand in hand.
Better to know and fix anything you can, sending positive thoughts your way.
Posted 5/8/2014 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi FW.,

Many of us are, or have dealt with the varying gastro symptoms related to anxiety.

It is good that you are working with your doctor to get the answers that you seek.

A two pronged approach...getting the medical evaluations that you are currently pursuing...and continuing work on your anxiety management should bring the answers and results that you need!

Keep up hope...you are pro-actively getting help, and will see progress soon.:)

S.C.
Posted 5/8/2014 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
Gentle thoughts here, as I get similar symptoms....

As you noticed,....those crampy-discomforts can be associated with gas. It's actually rather amazing how painful gas can be!

I'm not sure what horror stories you've heard, but if your doc is willing to do these tests just to ease your mind, that's terrific! Be excited that you'll be able to get through this and put some concerns to rest!

In the meantime,....have you tried Gaviscon or other products for gas? (I drink seltzer,...gas eventually passes and golly, what a relief that is!) :)






M.
Posted 5/8/2014 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
Good Afternoon,

Ask your Dr. to run a CEA blood test and schedule your scope to rule out cancer of the colon.  Once this is off your mind you can accept that anxiety is capable of many physical sx.  I started with IBS-C 20 years ago.  My first colonoscopy was 100% clear. 

Remember I am not a Dr. so this is just a consideration for you to think about.

Let the tears of fear, anger, frustration and sadness out.  Living with anxiety is very uncomfortable.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 5/8/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there, I have had 2 endoscopies, and 2 colonoscopies. I am only 40. I had really bad digestive issues, and severe pain in the middle of my abdomen. My anxiety did make it worse, and It took me a little while to realize it. Finally the second tests, they found that I have ulcerative colitis, and I do have some acid reflux too. So I would definetly do the tests, just to see if you can find the cause of the pain. That way if you don't have anything wrong, you can be relieved that it is mostly anxiety enduced. And if they find something like mine or even not so bad, like just IBS, there is medicine to help with the pain and cramping in the stomach. Good luck to you either way, but I do know now that when I am anxious I get my stomach worked up.
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