ok, so since I was about 12 (or younger, can't remember) I knew something was wrong with me. test and after test after test came back normal, and I was sent to shrink after shrink after shrink. It didn't help, because at the time I didn't know what was going on and didn't speak up because I was extremely confused.

I'll be 23 next month, and some smart internist figured out my problem (I think). at first they thought I had Marfan Syndrome, but my heart is ok (apparently)

I read on my PT paper that I have "joint hypermobility"

now, that is great that they finally figured out some of my pain (I hope, cuz I've been told one thing, then other, then other, and so on. very frustrating)


but my stomach issues are what is most affecting my life. every year I get my weight up to about 117, but then my stomach starts acting up and I drop down to around 100lbs.

I have ALL the typical symptoms of IBS, but also symptoms of a stomach ulcer (I take aleve). it's like this crap comes in flares or something. I was thinking maybe its more serious than IBS, perhaps inflammatory, but wouldn't my labs (SED RATE) be elevated in that case?



I just want my life back!!


I don't see my doctor for about 10 days.... thanks for any info/advice.