Hi everyone i'm new here,
but I really hope someone can help..
I have been feeling unwell for about
5-6months now and am getting increasingly
worried..At first it was just feeling
tired all the time, and being really
constipated, but I then started putting
weight on (25 pounds), and my stomach
became like a volleyball (literally) some
days it would just look pudgy, but others
it swells to such an extent that I can't
fasten my pants, and it just feels like
it's going to burst. I"ve also had niggly
aches in my stomach, on and of, and
sometimes there so stabbing ,but just as
quickly disapear...For the last month I
thought things were imrpoving as my
stomach is definitely pudgy, but at least
it wasn't swelling like before..But
they're not I now go weeks without passing
anything until I actually feel like it's
going to come up the other way(i know i'm
being graphic),so have resorted to taking
laxatives, as this the only way I have
been able to pass anything...Eventhough I
eat heathly my weight is still creeping
up, the simplest things tire me out, and
now i've noticed that what I do manage to
pass is yellow...I'm just really worried
that somethings really wrong, and all this
is starting to affect my college work...I
know I should see a dr, but when I tried
all I got was some antacids, and some
laxative, and felt like I was wasting
their time. Has anyone experience similar
symptoms? I just feel like i'm imagining
things?? Please help
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sammisa
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 250 Location: Washington, State
Hey, please don't feel like you are
wasting there time, that is what they get
paid for. It definately doesnt sound
normal, I can tell ya that, my daughter
has been extremely constipated, so bad
that it was built up behind her rib cage,
she is always saying her stomach hurts,
and the doctor told me to use mineral oil
for her, mix 2 tablespoons with 8 ounces
of grape juice, and put it in a blinder,
it makes a smoothie for them to drink..
Maybe this is all that is wrong with you.
As for the laxitives, I wouldnt take
anymore, I would go with something more
natural such as the mineral oil, and if
this doesnt help, well, I would probably
get another doctor and have them do xrays
etc... Good luck.. Sandi
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Jaydensmommy
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 1770 Location: , USA
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Posted: 03-18-04 11:18am
Your problem sounds like its gotten worse
since you have last seen your doc. He
probably thought it was something
different that is why he gave you antacids
and laxatives, but he was obviously wrong.
Your supposed to go back if what he
gives you dosen't help. And like sammi
said...That is what they get paid for.
Please see the doc. Waste from your
intestines that gets stuck can cause
really really bad problems. Feces secret
toxins if they are left in your body.
You could possibly need an enema. You
could try one from your local pharmacy,
but better yet see your doctor. Maybe
you need a colonoscopy..(i think thats
what its called) when they flush out your
intestines.
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BE_81
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 7
Posted: 03-28-04 03:06am
thanks everyone for you replies, I have
seen the doctor, who's given me
domperidone for the feeling of fullness.
But when I explained my other symptoms,
and how tired I felt compared to my usual
self, all I got was I was too perky and
young to be tired, and looked healthy (
gaining 25 pounds will do that to you
)
no blood test or possiblity of what else
it could be. Anyways have been taken the
pills 3 times a day for over a week now,
and for the first couple of days , I
thought ok he may be right, but i'm back
to were I started now. I do have another
appointment scheduled next week to see how
things are going, but i'm really starting
to think what's the point. What makes
things worse is that i've put on another
couple of pounds, consedering that the
amount I eat has been completly
reduced..And now for the gross bit, I have
gone back to rabit pellet poo, but now
it's full of muscus, and the few times
that I have been, there has been traces of
blood.... Am I just making too much of it
all? Maybe he's right, i'm to young for
it to be anything more serious then
constipation
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san54
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
Stomach Or Colon Posted: 03-28-04 03:43am
Has your doctor checked for irritable
bowel symdrome or an obstruction in your
bowel. I think you may need what they
call a colonoscopy. You get a tube like
thing up and one down to take pictures.
Try a second opinion or a doctor that
specializes in gastric problems. Good
luck,sandy
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shasy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Wisconsin
Posted: 03-29-04 02:27am
Your symptoms don't at all sound normal.
If your Dr. Isn't taking you seriously,
you need to see someone else! This just
doesn't seem like something I would mess
around with! I would insist that he do
tests, (blood work, colonoscopy, etc.) if
he won't do that, it's time to go to
someone else. If you need a referal, ask
him, if he is any kind of a Dr. He will
give you one! After all, its your
health, and you should find out what is
going on. Good luck, hope it all works
out for you! Shasy
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sandyallen
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Have You Tried This? Posted: 03-29-04 09:44am
Hi there! You might try some magnesium
citrate as that is what they give you most
of the time if you go in the hospital or
before a colonoscopy to make sure you are
cleaned out and you do drink it and it
does taste horrible but it generally works
for most and it is an over the counter med
you can find it at most stores and
pharmacys. I hope this has helped!
And don't wait until it is too late!
Remember too that straining can make you
bleed and stress does not help and not
eating is not helping that can really make
you sicker just give this stuff a try as
it is not expensive!
Sincerely,
sandy
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BE_81
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 7
Posted: 04-01-04 04:43am
Finally got my blood test...Went to see a
different dr on monday as was feelling
worse then usual, and because I had
weighted myself at the hospital I work @
only to find that I had gained another 9
pounds within the last 12-14 days...This
dr took one look @ me and sent me off for
a blood test
don't know wether to be offended or not
about that one
.... Am patiently waiting now, hoping
that I will start feeling better soon. I
will try the mg citrate, once my blood
test are in, which should be by the end of
the week monday at the latest. Thanks to
all of you for your support. You don't
know how much it means to me... Will keep
you posted...Fingerss crossed if anything
does show up it won't be too serious
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BE_81
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 7
Posted: 04-15-04 01:44am
Hi everyone, I finally went in for my
blood test results. And all is normal,
apart from lightly low red & white
blood cell count. Don't know wheter to be
happy or not as am not feeling any better.
My weight is still creeping up, if I gain
any more wait I won't have a neeck left
pretty soon
{knew there had to be a downside to being
short)...Dr. Has finally admitted that he
doesn't have a clue (now how often does
that happen ) so he's sending
me to have an ultrasound and an uper gi
series
i'm just tired of feeling so tired and
bloted all the time,...The dr even
suggested pregnancy, which completly
baffled me as haven't missed a period or
anything (well, until now
i'm a week late) and haven't had sex since
january
.... I'm at a lost i've had so much time
off work because of this, and it's not
like me at all....
Thank you everyone for your support and
ideas, they have helped me feel less like
an oddball
will keep you posted....
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Carla Clayton
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 1
Same Symptoms Posted: 05-31-04 23:52pm
I have most of the same symptoms that you
do. I have been to the doctor and have
had blood tests - everything normal.
Please keep me posted on your progress and
I will let you know what I find out. Good
luck!
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cowgirl03
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 20
Colon Cleansing? Posted: 06-07-04 12:54pm
I have the same problem, I even went to
the hospital when I was younger because
none of the doctors could figure it out.
And they did a cat scan and found the my
intestine was completely full and the pain
was horrible it felt like someone stabbing
a knife in me and twisting it. But you
need to have lots of fiber and metamucil
(i dont know how to spell it) works.
Have you tried a colon cleansing? Its in
the health food section of any grocery
store and its all natural and theres all
different kinds you can take. You should
look up information on it, because I bet
if you did it, it would help a lot. I
tried the 7 day quick cleanse and I felt
sooo much better. And when you do the
colon cleanse it helps you loose weight
and makes you healthier, because it gets
rid of all the icky stuff in your body and
you get rid of all the poo.
good luck, hope you feel better!
Cowgirl03
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grant
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Location: australia
Poos Posted: 07-20-04 22:48pm
Hi from perth western australia
re stomach & poo problems
highley recomend this
when you get up have a large glass of lo
fat milk (or any thing cold)with three
heaped teaspoons of psyllium husks stirred
in and downed quickly. You do get used to
the husks eventually. They are available
from health food stores and some
supermarkets. Some people just sprinkle
the husks over their cereal or porridge.
Later youcan have a small tub of low fat
yoghurt, any flavour or plain if you
prefer. Then through the day I eat as
much fruit as you really feel like, and I
mean "feel like"... If you’re not hungry
don’t eat. Snack on any fruit... But you
might as well spoil yourself and go for
mangoes, nashi pears, papaya etc etc.
In the afternoon when you start to feel a
bit hungry, have a platter of nibblies...
Olives, semi sun dried tomatoes, various
dips, avoiding the creamy ones, and a
"vat" of wine if you like.
For dinner, heaps of veggies and salads,
and try to stick with white meat and fish,
if you really want a red flesh pig out, go
for it occasionally.
One day on the weekend you can have a nosh
up breckie if you want eggs bacon
hashbrowns etc
not only will you become regular but you
will lose weight
more psyllium husks can be taken at dinner
if required
good luck
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dmh38
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 16
Posted: 07-30-04 08:51am
Well I don't know if your still having
problems or not but prior too all your
problems were you on any anitbiotics? Did
they do a stool sample on you at all? Let
me know cause there is something called c
difficile that you should be checkedfor.
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dmh38
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 16
Posted: 07-30-04 08:51am
Well I don't know if your still having
problems or not but prior too all your
problems were you on any anitbiotics? Did
they do a stool sample on you at all? Let
me know cause there is something called c
difficile that you should be checkedfor.
)
no blood test or possiblity of what else
it could be. Anyways have been taken the
pills 3 times a day for over a week now,
and for the first couple of days , I
thought ok he may be right, but i'm back
to were I started now. I do have another
appointment scheduled next week to see how
things are going, but i'm really starting
to think what's the point. What makes
things worse is that i've put on another
couple of pounds, consedering that the
amount I eat has been completly
reduced..And now for the gross bit, I have
gone back to rabit pellet poo, but now
it's full of muscus, and the few times
that I have been, there has been traces of
blood.... Am I just making too much of it
all? Maybe he's right, i'm to young for
it to be anything more serious then
constipation 
) so he's sending
me to have an ultrasound and an uper gi
series
i'm a week late) and haven't had sex since
january 