Abdominal pain?

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:39 pm

I was researching something else on the forum, and I came across a post from Tex that stated the abdominal pain is not a normal symptom of MC, but indicates something else, like a food intolerance. The belly pain is a near-constant feature for me. Any thoughts?

Cynthia

Post by **tex** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:21 pm

Hi Cynthia,

It's true for some members here - they have virtually no abdominal pains associated with the MC at all. Most of us are more like you, though, because the gas and bloating and the cramps from food fermenting in our intestines, can get to be almost overwhelming at times. On top of all the body aches and pains, due to the leaky gut syndrome, there were many, many nights when I was lucky to get an hour's worth of sleep.

Tex

karenswans · Post by **karenswans** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:52 pm

The belly pain is a near-constant for me too, Cynthia.

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:57 pm

Karen,

Do you still have the belly pain even after eliminating your food sensitivities? Do you feel like you still might be reacting to something, or is it just part of the MC? I'm still early enough in the process that I'm not sure what all my intolerances might be.

Cynthia

karenswans · Post by **karenswans** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:45 am

I'm so early in the process that I don't know, either. My pain used to be constant, and is intermittent now. I'm not sure if it will go away entirely over time or not. I know it showed up as a symptom before the diarrhea did (the belly pain drove me to the GI about a year before D did). But it could be scar tissue from 2 surgeries I had, so I just don't know.

Where is your pain? I have pain all over when I have bloating, but my near-constant pain is in a spot that I can point to in my upper left quadrant.

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:24 pm

For me it's usually more general--lower abdominal. Usually it's not crampy, just achy, and when it starts, it lasts all day, sometimes several. Sometimes I get the bloating without the pain, sometimes vice-versa. Makes no sense--it seems like they should go together!

dgshelton · Post by **dgshelton** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:23 pm

I have always had right lower abdomen pain. Sometimes sharp and sometimes achy. Before my diagnosis with CC, I had been checked for an appendicitis more times than I can count. Since going gluten free, I haven't had any of that pain.

Hugs,

coryhub · Post by **coryhub** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:40 am

My gut pain has been in the early hours of morning and it feels like food is fermenting in my stomach and beckoning me to get up and go potty.
It's like a burning gut ache low in my stomach. I'm going to try the suggestion to sleep on my left side. I always am on the right. I'll let you know if this helps.
Also, I seem to go a few days with okay stools and then after 3-4 days it's like the plug comes out and runny stools, then I'm okay for a few days again. It's a weird pattern and I don't mean to be gross but wondering am I alone with this strange potty behavior?

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:49 am

I have that same pattern sometimes--a few days of Normans, even a little on the C side, and then back to D or loose stools. Weird.

coryhub · Post by **coryhub** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:00 am

Yep, that's me. I'm grateful for the few days of normalcy though, aren't you?! It's so much better than it was thanks to this informational site and learning to eat the right "safe" foods.

Noodler · Post by **Noodler** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:09 pm

Pain has always been my number 1 symptom. I have been in hospital a number of times and almost had my gallbladder whipped out. I used to get lots of diarrhoea but now I get more pain, nausea, reflux and bloating. I've been totally gluten free since August and it has made a difference with the pain.

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:41 pm

I'm hoping that those "good days" become more frequent as I go along! This week seems to be much better than last, probably because I'm staying away from some foods that were suspect. Funny how even the things you don't necessarily have a sensitivity to can turn you inside out when your system is already out of whack!

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:58 am

Cynthia
firstly soo cool to see your face! and secondly, yoda quote she has? mmmmmmm

i have been having cramping abdominal pains my whole life, as a teenager they were diagnosed as 'growing pains' as no blood test, ultrasound, xray could identify what the issue was.

Since the Dx and diet changes, they are occurring less often, and only make their appearance if i am poorly (generally physically exhaustion) the main area is the colon area on the lower right of my stomach. at their worst they were crippling, i could not move or walk and super painful like a contraction.

It is still a mystery why i react to some ingredients one way, and other ingredients differently.
and having a larger sized meal at a later time for dinner will cause issues
My body does not hesitate to let me know it didnt like it!

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:44 pm

Gabes,

It took me awhile to get my pic on there--had to keep shrinking it to make it fit!

And yes, Yoda. He's so cool and wrinkly!

I have noticed that "big meal" thing as well, and fiber, oils...it's a maze, isn't it?

Cynthia

mzh · Post by **mzh** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:26 am

coryhub wrote:My gut pain has been in the early hours of morning and it feels like food is fermenting in my stomach and beckoning me to get up and go potty.
It's like a burning gut ache low in my stomach. I'm going to try the suggestion to sleep on my left side. I always am on the right. I'll let you know if this helps.
Also, I seem to go a few days with okay stools and then after 3-4 days it's like the plug comes out and runny stools, then I'm okay for a few days again. It's a weird pattern and I don't mean to be gross but wondering am I alone with this strange potty behavior?

I have the same plugged up feeling for a couple of days and then the plug comes out - and so does the diarrhea. Just went through it this week, matter of fact.

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