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Q: Abdominal Pain Since Last Three Years

asked by: nlovte on June 23rd, 2004

New User

I am 28 year old lady, a software engineer by profession. I donot smoke or drink alcohol. I have been going through abdominal pain and frequent urination since last three years. I started with this while handling pressure time with client and skipping lunch or dinner which resulted in constipation, gas and abdominal pain. I have realized that getting anxiety is in my nature. Now I am out of those pressure time with clients. I am sitting home and relaxing for last 7 months. My constipation problem is over. But abdominal pain has become part of my life and I cannot bear this pain. I keep on experiencing gas in my stomuch. At times it gets released but there is no time when I get released of this pain. At times I get to hear different voices from stomuch as if water has blocked in my vessels. I am happily married for 7 months now. I face pain while having sex also. I do average excersice and started with swimming too but of no help. I am afraid if this would create problem during pregnancy in next few years. I have been told to drink water as much as I can, but doing that results in more pain and more frequent urination. Now I am facing problem with my skin and memory too. Please help.

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qt3

replied on June 30th, 2004

Experienced User

Many people with anxiety have similar related health issues. You may want to try and treat the anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt). If you apply your self to using the tools it works remarkably well and surprisingly fast too. Good luck.

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purple333

replied on July 1st, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Cbt might be the answer if the base cause is stress but she needs to find out if it's in fact a physical thing, ibs(irritable bowel syndrome) & many other similar problems can cause all of the symptoms descibed - including anxiety (because the distress of being in pain etc causes anxiety) & cbt won't help the anxiety if the cause is pain which has to be corrected - possibly through diet changes.

qt3

replied on July 2nd, 2004

Experienced User

purple333 wrote:

cbt might be the answer if the base cause is stress but she needs to find out if it's in fact a physical thing, ibs(irritable bowel syndrome) & many other similar problems can cause all of the symptoms descibed - including anxiety (because the distress of being in pain etc causes anxiety) & cbt won't help the anxiety if the cause is pain which has to be corrected - possibly through diet changes.

excellent points as usual purple. Definitely rule out any physical causes first! I do want to add that I was diagnosed and treated for ibs for a long time but as soon as I got a handle on my anxiety and depression it disappeared and this was even prior to cbt when I was just on anti-depressants.

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purple333

replied on July 3rd, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Qt3,

thank you for that info & to continue with the mutual admiration society - you too as usual make a good & for me most interesting point & your situation may help explain some of my daughters situation re stress<<>> ibs<<>>weight issues.

So thank you & I will have to get her to look into this more closely.

qt3

replied on July 28th, 2004

Experienced User

purple333 wrote:

qt3,

thank you for that info & to continue with the mutual admiration society - you too as usual make a good & for me most interesting point & your situation may help explain some of my daughters situation re stress<<>> ibs<<>>weight issues.

So thank you & I will have to get her to look into this more closely.

thanks purple :d
how is your daughter doing? I hope well or at least better Smile

purple333

replied on July 29th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Despite eating pretty strictly according to ibs, excersing way more than the average "bunny"(due to her university being on the side of a large hill & her lectures etc being at top & bottom etc) she has gained about 54lbs in 5 months Confused

- which as a 16 year old girl is really stressing her out - she was having to travel 4-5 hours a day from here to uni but she's staying with friends & moving into a townhouse to share, which is about 8kms from uni 2 buses or a walk & a bus or even a pushbike ride (on days when she would be home early - as she's a theatre major & involved in shows etc she's often there till 10-11pm)- we'er hoping this will help reduce her stress.

I actually mentioned cbt & sam obitz' book to her & she said she'd heard about it & heard good things & that if I got it, she's at least read it - mind you she's a teenager so i'll believe that when it happens. Wink

so I hope things will soon start improving. Smile

lyricbaritone

replied on July 30th, 2004

New User

Do You Drink Milk?

I have noticed that a lot of folks with stress and anxiety seem to also be lactose intolerant (myself included). If you do drink milk, try easing off of it for a few days, as well as sour cream. Some people can tolerate yogurt, ice cream and cheese, others, not so much. But there is certainly a known link between anxiety and digestion.

Sending prayers, love, and positive energy your way!
Paul

evelina420

replied on July 30th, 2004

New User

I had the same problem as you. I'd have gas all the time, esp. When I was feeling extra stressed or nervous---which I usually was 24/7 becaus eof my hectic schedule and lack of patience. I didn't really have abdominal pain but the gas was unbearable and very embarrassing. I also exercise regularly and try to eat right. A week ago I started takign birth contorl pills (yasmin) and I haven't had gas since then...My stomach is not bloated---it is flat---i never even knew I had a stomach this flat. I also try to think positive thoguhts whenever I feel like i'm about to go over the edge. I thinkt hat also helps a great deal. Also, what I found helped with my gas, abdominal pain, and migraines in the past was smoking a little bit of marijuana--- I know soem of you are against it, but it has worked for em so I thoguht i'd post it.

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