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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 12:28pm
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone else has had these symptoms...about 2 years ago, I had this pain in my left side (below the shoulder blade and extending around the front under my left breast...). The doctor did a colonoscopy and found and removed a small polyp(?) which he said wasn't a problem. The problem was said to be IBS, but the pain never really went away. Now it's back full force, (the pain is always there, kind of a pulsing, nagging dull pain), hurts to lay on my left side but doesn't hurt to touch, and I've been experiencing what sounds like acid reflux...I wake up out of a dead sleep kind of choking and having a really bad burning sensation in my throat. I'm tired of going to doctors who can't find out what's wrong, and I'm sick of dealing with the pain and frustration of not knowing what to do. I'm hoping to talk to someone who may have had these symptoms and been given something to alleviate the pain...I'm falling apart at 35! Help!! Thanks in advance...
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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 2:20pm

Hi Cathy and Welcome. First of all I'm sorry you are experiencing these symptoms. Being a Gastroenterology nurse I cannot for the life of me see why you had a colonoscopy done for the symptoms you described....the upper left sided pain extending around under the breast. This in no way would be a presenting problem of the colon. It really sounds like it is either troubles with your gallbladder or GERD. The more appropriate investigations for you would be a Gastroscopy to view your esophagus for signs of reflux, a ultrasound and or

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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 5:37pm
Thanks for the response, Sandra! I think one of the other tests the doctor had ordered along with the colonoscopy was the gastroscopy. I know they had to stick a tube down my throat as well. All very pleasant...lol! GERD makes a lot more sense now, but I definitely have the cramps and other symptoms (not constipation!) of IBS and usually have to rush home whenever we are out. You're probably right...it's probably a combination of things and that's why it's been hard to pinpoint. Thanks again!
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Sun, 12-31-2006 - 6:21pm

You are most welcome Cathy! Ahhh yes the "knowing where every bathroom in the area" is unfortunately very common with IBS and I always feel sorry for those people. I think being more knowledgeable about what's going on in ones body is very important in todays world. Doctors are often overworked and even though each and everyone's problems are their own the doctors hear similar complaints all week long....no knock against them but it must get tiring. So if you can be more specific with symptoms and such then it is very helpful to both concerned. Take care.


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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 6:49am

hi cathy, i love your name. my moms name was kathy, she passed when i was 15. just wanted to tell you i like your name. lets see were should i start. i am 36, so were very close in age. of course im not a dr. so these are just what i take. i have ibm and acid reflex is what they call mine. im a veteran so i get my drugs there from the va. i dont know if it will help maybe you could ask you dr. about these perscriptions. i take omeprazole 20mg two pills per day. sounds like you should ask your dr. if you have acid reflex. my boyfriend takes prevacid for his acid reflex. i have the ibm but refuse to take what my dr. wanted me to take. i cant remember the name, but it made me constipated. gees we dont want that. he he. i have a girlfriend whos husband has ibm also if you want i can ask him what he takes. whats your dr. say about all this stuff your bringing up. yeah, i quess were just getting old. he he. just a funny. but truefully i hate getting older. i take about 6 pills for this or that. rediculous.

well cathy cant wait to hear back from you,

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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 11:05am
CATHY? I have been and still have the same issue's as you do same symptoms !! i Kid you not cathy your not alone !! ..i just went under a Catscan on Dec 18th? and Bam Gallstones!! i was told its the Gallstones throw some kind of shock waves off to the left of my body under my left shoulder blade and under the left of the rib Cage its Like a freakin Light switch But it gets worse at times and sometimes i geta day it just goes away My Dr ? Told me and i have read this on some sites ..That the GallBladder can bea a PRICK at times !! sorta of speak and throw your body anywhere any Part even to show your blood work you had a heart attack ( which Moine did ) i Kid you not ..no Bullcrap here ...But ?.. you mite want to have that checked out Just for chits and Giggles and? i wouldnt put it past you have stones dear because i do today is the 3rd of Jan the 8th of 2007 i go see a G/Surgeon about my stones for 2 fkin years i delt with this Pain,and it also Brought the Anxiety in me So Kiddo doll face your not alone Barr from PA telling you this questions? ect: E-mail me ot Instant message me at Intimidattorr62@aol.com ...Barr
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Sat, 01-06-2007 - 10:22am
Thanks for the info, Rosevillemomof2, and I'm very sorry about your mom...it's never easy to lose someone, especially a mom at 15!! I'm actually not taking anything for my IBM...just dealing with it. It hasn't totally disrupted my life yet, but if it does, you can bet I'll be doing something! About the acid reflux, that's so new that I haven't even made an appointment yet. It hasn't happened in over a week, so maybe it was an isolated incident?? (Crossing my fingers!) Oh well...yeah, we are getting older! Thanks again!
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Sat, 01-06-2007 - 10:33am
Hi Barry! Well, it's interesting that your pain seems to be in the same area as mine...no one has ever suggested gall stones! The doctor only did a couple of tests (colonoscopy and some other gastroscopy?) and pretty much dismissed it as IBS. Maybe it's time to get a new doctor?? And yeah, just like you, it seems to come and go, like a light switch. That's a good comparison. I like that! Anyway, thanks for the info...it's something else to look at. A lot of people have told me it sounds a lot like gall bladder, but the doctor pretty much said it wasn't. Oh well...thanks again!
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Sat, 01-06-2007 - 11:12am
Hi Cathy thanks for your reply... !! But please "BEG " for a Catscan or a Ultrasound Your dr He might not want to hear this?.. But tell Him youve been educating yourself online!! They dont like to hear it , if he turns you way?.. and dont give a Call in to have one done? then dumb him or she Like i did , that just shows they dont realy care ..My old Doc told me it was Anxiety and in my head that i needed to see a shrink, Well i switched after that ..and i owe a Balance and i refuse to Pay it Well since you responded im send you my AOL link to you so you can see whom your chatting with if thats ook ..Barr http://memberdirectory.aol.com/aolus/profile?urlman=sn%3DInTimidatorr62%26req%3Dvpchat
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Sun, 01-07-2007 - 2:24am

hi mom-cd37, i should've done this already but i havent yet. ill ask my friend what her husband uses for ibm. thanks for the concern about my mom. yeah, it never gets easier. my ibm gets so bad if i eat any type of mexican foods let me tell you ill be in the restroom for a while. i get lots of cramping with it too. like i said i just havent wanted to take the meds because the ones i was on (i cant remember the name, but like i said its from the va, so its a generic of whatever kind of medication they can afford) made me C_____________! my acid reflex has gottin worse. ive been getting sick alot, and having acid coming up 2-3Xs a nite. im going to find out what i should do when i see the dr. i really think you should go to your dr. and ask him about your concerns. or if your not wanting to go to the dr. i know they sell privolec over the counter. try those if your acid bothers you during the day. okay, ill get back to you on the ibm medication my friends husband uses.

take care
rosevillemomof2