i stumbled on your post searching for info on my own problem, which is slightly similar to yours, though i havent had many tests done yet myself.

i dont know if it helps, but ive found that eating oatmeal & avoiding sodas makes me feel better, have you tested for vitamin deficiencies?

My mother who is 79 has been having similar symptoms since Nov 2008. She has lost 40 pounds and has no appetite. She has had left side abdominal pain also. She was having some left arm pain and chest pain. Her doctor put her on Aciphex and Reglan to see if it was Acid Reflux and a problem with her emptying her stomach.

She was on these meds for 4 weeks and started having more continuous dull left arm and chest pain. Her doctor took her off the meds because a possible side effect. She went back to her doctor for another CT Scan of her full abdomen with pelvis. She has also had an Endoscopy, Blood Tests, Pancreatic Enzymes, etc. He also sent her for a Nuclear Stress Test. She had an irregularity from the Stress Test. She went for a Heart Cath and it was discovered that one of her arteries was mostly blocked. She had a Stint put in.

Her Cardiologist did say that this may have caused the arm and chest pain, but not her other symptoms and that we needed to keep pursuing the issue. All of her blood work, CT Scans, Endoscopy and Pancreatic Enzymes came back normal. She still has no appetite and when she eats she says that the food has little or no taste and that it feels like it gets bigger in her mouth and she can't swallow it.

Her doctor has now put her on an anti-depressant to see if she is in "Sick Mode" from being sick so long. I think he is hoping that the artery blockage and depression is causing her issues.

She has always had symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Our whole family has these symptoms so some digestive issues are normal for us.

We are completely stumped as to whether the issues have been resolved.

Did you ever find out what your diagnosis was? I have almost identical symptoms to yours and was wondering what you found out?

trottersc,I was reading the post about your mother. I've had some of the same symptoms myself and numerous tests. I did want to say to watch for any side effects from the Reglan!!! I was on that and became aggitated and began having tremors. My doctor took me off it right away. I didn't do well with the Acifex but the Nexium twice a day seems to help my stomach discomfort.

HI all, ive lost 2 stone in about 3 weeks. had loads pain in right side of abs.. had a coloosapie or however it spelt, they said it looked normal.. having camera down throat next. im really worried. bit of info about myself
Im 29 male was weighinh 18stone 12 now weighing 17 stone. i aint fat with fair amount of muscle. any1 got any insightof what might be wrong with me???

celiac disease? maybe?