What could these symptoms mean?

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Registered: 11-22-2005
What could these symptoms mean?
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Mon, 09-24-2007 - 8:45am

Hi all


My stomach probs have been getting worse lately.  I've been experiencing stomach pain, bad cramps, belching and extreme gas that makes my stomach feel full.  I'm so uncomfortable a lot of the time it's beginning to worry me. I'm 39 and have had an ulcer in the past (about 15 yrs ago) and have GERD.  Any idea what could cause this? I've thought maybe it's a wheat problem.





    
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Edited 9/24/2007 8:49 am ET by d_h_a_r_m_a

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Tue, 09-25-2007 - 8:58am

Hi Dharma, so sorry that you are feeling so poorly!


Have you tried eliminating wheat products from your diet, to see if that helps at all?

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Tue, 09-25-2007 - 9:23am
Thanks for the info. I just made an appt with my primary to start the process.

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Tue, 09-25-2007 - 2:15pm

Good luck and please keep us updated, OK?


Keep a note pad handy and write down symptoms as they come and what is happening at the time, like what you ate, are doing, etc. Hopefully your PC doc can gain some insight through this and begin ordering whatever tests are necessary!

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Fri, 09-28-2007 - 2:23pm
I saw the primary the other day and they found elevated levels of protein and trace blood in my urine. Usually it signifies an infection but she didn't think I had one.

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Fri, 09-28-2007 - 4:01pm

It sounds like you are at least being taken seriously and that is a good start!


When will the ultrasound be done? Please let us know the results, OK?

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Registered: 11-22-2005
Sun, 09-30-2007 - 6:36pm
I go this wednesday. Thankfully everything is happening quickly. I'll keep you posted.