Thanks :) They ruled out pretty much everything bc the ct was clear. But with this big lump that is so visible, I think I need them to open their minds that the ct may have missed something. But tell...
Is abdominal pain immediately after eating a symptom of IBS? The pain isn't in the upper abdomen but mostly in the lower and sides. Excessive flatulence too. You can hear my stomach gurgling from...
Thank you :) I am only on an NSAID. I have a tentative seronegative arthritis diagnosis. If no other symtoms present themselves, I will get a RA diagnosis but he's just waiting for a bit see if the...
I know waiting for something to pop up and worsen is less then ideal but at this point, I need to work with what I have. And the NSAID works so well for my joint pain and aches, I need to take it....
And the biggest caveat is, if I didn't stop the nsaid, would I even be feeling the pain how I am now had I kept taking it? I only stopped it bc it constipated me so badly. It wasn't solid stool. I...
I'd need to go to the ER if I wanted an immediate CT. I don't want to do that unless it's absolutely necessary. It's hard to gauge what is and isn't pain that needs to be examined anymore. Even if my...
It probably isn't Crohn's. Just a bad case of IBS with unrelated issues presenting as Crohn's. But I do think my small bowel needs further examination just to be sure, due to the lack of other...
I have had this pain for years - prior to the mass showing up. I went to the doctor and ultrasound ruled out appendicitis. That was 3 years ago now. I've had three pain flares total and it does fee...
Just the ct and the scope, nothing else. Like you said, the ct should've shown something. Even if this lump is muscular, it should've shown it. Which makes me question my ct - why isn't it showing...
Which is what leads me to wonder if the problem could indeed be the small bowel down in my lower right quadrant. Bc it seriously can't be anything else. It's been looked at over and over. But my...
Ball under my muscle, I should clarify. It isn't a hernia. It's hard and I can't push it in....
I had a colonoscopy and my colon was great. She got into the TI and it was good as well. But I don't know how far in she went. As far anyone is concerned, my bowels have been satisfactorily examined....
No, no teaching center around me. I think I'm tapped out and won't get any more help medically until something new presents itself. My gp said he doesn't want to keep coming up with empty tests so...
I had blood work done the other day and it was all good, no infection. This is all happening after taking an NSAID for a few weeks. I just can't believe that after a year, the most that has been done...
I am in a medical limbo. I have an arthritis diagnosis. A big lump in my lower right quadrant which can be quite painful at times has started to act up today. I had a colonoscopy which ruled out...
Thank you for helping me :) I had a rough day yesterday with chest pain that started the night before. I tried my best to ignore it but I caved and went to the ER. It's reflux related. Leaning toward...
My family doctor has diagnosed me with seronegative arthritis. He did send me to a rheumatologist who was the one that blew me off - she didn't even examine me let alone run any tests. I went back to...
My doc prescribed me Celebrex and requested no substitutions but the pharmacy didn't notice. My husband picked up prescription and didn't know. Is there a big difference between the name and generic...
Also, I'm questioning if I really need an anti-inflammatory. Yes, it takes away my aches and I feel better. But are my aches that bad that I need this? I can live with the aches but it's the energy...
Blow dry feet? I'm intrigued, I've never heard of that! I'm going to try Celebrex. I am slightly concerned about this medication. I'd rather battle stomach pain and constipation over heart...
I think Aleve and Vimovo are the same thing, Vimovo just has a coating for long term use to help prevent GI issues, right? Naproxen is the generic name of both The NSAID itself works well for my...
I've been taking Vimovo and I think the discomfort from the side effects on my bowels may even be worse than my aches and pains. I've been off of my Vimovo for a few days now and I'm pretty sore, so...
Oh yeah, I've been tested for IBD, Lupus - everything I guess. I have a tentative IBS and seronegative arthritis diagnosis for now. I started taking Vimovo (naproxen) for my joint pain and I'm...
No, it isn't a hemmeroid. It's abdominal pain. I feel like I'm backed up to my throat. But it isn't dry and large constipation. Would functional constipation be the correct description? It is soft...
Does anyone who has primarily IBS-D find that when they do begin to have normal bowel movements, it is insanely difficult to release a regular bowel movement? I do not have dry hard stool - it's well...
If you have to wait to see a neuro, you could go see a physio therapist to check out the mechanics of your jaw. They are really good at determining if it's TMJ or not. My jaw is good. I do not have...
And again, what you wrote really sounds like I can relate. Please seek out a Neurologist. They will likely order an MRI to rule out potential causes. My MRI was clear so I was diagnosed based on...
I've had sinus pain and that isn't in my lower jaw. Sinus pain for me is dull and relieved by pressure. My TN starts with a dull ache for a few minutes, similar to the ache of sinus pain, that's how...
Hi packergirl. I am sorry, I don't have anything to offer in regards your post but I just want to welcome you to the forum :)...
They aren't crusty at all. Come to think of it, I don't even have morning crusties any more. They feel horribly gritty but I'm not producing any goop. It's really only any issue of waking up, my...
Look at that! I've wondered how to get a live link. Thanks!...
Mine is one sided....
It took a long time to get the dentist to realize it wasn't tooth pain. I kept going to the dentist and he kept saying he didn't know but wanted to try a root canal...... Eventually the dentist sent...
I have Trigeminal Neuralgia and what you just described, is how I would also describe it. I've had three flares. One attack per day for weeks on end....
Hello :) I just want to share :) When I was first prescribed my Vimovo, I decided not to take it after 2 pills. It gave me panic attacks at night. About 5 days ago I decided to give it another go and...
The eye doctor is an optometrist. I had some some relief with the dry eyes for a few weeks but it's coming back. We had 90 mm of rain the day my eyes started bothering me so I don't think it's...
Ok. I will ask for one. Thank you :)...
I wonder if I should ask for an xray of my hip. It hasn't been imaged at all....
Can RA cause inflammation in the PSOAS?...
Hello. I have a diagnosis of seronegative negative rheumatoid arthritis. I have a raised CRP and a very very angry PSOAS. My rheumatologist does not agree that I have arthritis, she thinks...
The chiropractor that my family doctor sent me to wants to see me a few times. He does some strange thing (that was supposed to be painful but didn't hurt at all). It burned a little bit after in and...
For reference: after a year of abdominal pain mixed with numerous other symptoms, I was told by a Rheumatologist that I have Fibromyalgia. She didn't look at me but only looked at my negative test...
Remember how I was tested for Crohn's and all my tests were negative? And then I was told I have fibromyalgia. But that doesn't explain my raised CRP and lump in my abdomen.....I know why now! I have...
And this^^^^ is exactly why that Rheumatologist told me it's Fibromyalgia. And it very well could be. But that doesn't explain everything....
Wow, that cyst was an inane size! When the appendicitis type pain first started, I went to the ER. I really thought it was my appendix. I had an ultrasound and they could see fluid in that area. I...
So overall, I think that I have a few things going on. But as for the abdominal pain (appendicitis type pain that comes and goes and always hurts when palpated) and the numb skin and nerve symptoms,...
But yes, to answer the question, the rheumatologist only looked at the ANA. I'm sorry, I vented there....
The Rheumatologist I was sent to actually told me that she was going to contact my Neurologist and recommend that he take away my Trigeminal Neuralgia diagnosis! I'm not sure why, I don't have meds...
The new doc sent me to a rheumatologist immediately. I only went to the new doc bc my old one was on vacation. He looked at me and my symptoms and determined NOTHING had been done other than a scope...
The Rheumatologist who called me a drug seeker and told me it's all in my head (without even looking at me) is certainly a quack. This new family doctor is going to help me figure this out. It's...