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IBS? Gall Bladder problems?

I am really getting quite tired of being a guinea pig for the doctors. I have had so many tests done in the past three or four years. The doctors keep saying it is probably just irritable bowel syndrome but I think they are wrong. I have serious stomach issues some days I have diarhea for no reason what so ever I have tracked my diet, I have given stool samples. We have taken blood tests, I have had upper gi's, lower gi's, ultrasounds, hida scans, even a colonoscopy. I am 27 years old and my stomach is driving me nuts, this last week I started having severe back pains on the right side of my back toward the middle of the back. I don't know what to do anymore. I need to somehow find answers...

Update:

Bentyl didn't help I have recently tried Levsin which helped some with the pain but the extreme diarhea is another big problem.

Update 2:

Thanks so much for the info I would love it if anyone can also suggest something for the diarhea part of my problem it is by far the bigger distraction I work in a call center I can grin and bear the pain but I cannot work from the bathroom. Some of my bathroom trips can take as long as an hour if I let them (I am being very serious).

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  • 1 decade ago
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    you need a specific tests for liver disease, especially hepatitis c!

    with hcv, a standard liver panel is not always indicative of a problem as with this liver disease, your alt and ast levels can appear normal. sometimes it can wax and wane as well.

    it took 13 years for them to find out i had hcv because my alt and ast levels for the most part appeared normal.

    get tested for hepatitis c and make sure you tell them or print this out about the alt and ast levels. chances are you have at least one risk factor for having hcv...even as little as getting your nails done.

    p.s. gallbladder issues is indicative of liver disease as well. the pain your experiencing could also be related to liver disease-even if it makes your back hurt! when the liver is inflammed it presses on the organs and this is why your feeling pain.

  • 1 decade ago

    Eat some cheese, that should plug you up.

    I had my gall bladder removed a few years ago. I had severe pains in my shoulder blade on the right side and then in under my ribs on my right side. I could barely stand up it hurt so bad. But I'm not sure what your asking. If you need to know more about it e-mail me.

    Source(s): gall bladder gone bad!
  • 1 decade ago

    IBS, can cause constipation, and or diaherra, cramps, nausea, and bloating. It took me some time to figure out my triggers. Like I love green bell peppers, found out that I couldn't eat the the made sick. Spicy food can be the culprit. With me it was my nerves. Some of us just high strung and our intestines all knotted up because of it. They can give you anti spasmodic medicine tp help with the pain and nausea. It alsow contained a muscle relaxer in it and a medicine that calmed the nausea so I could eat. Levisin, is good for nausea and cramps.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have IBS and this sounds similar. If they don't find anything else, try treatment for IBS. Bentyl and Syomax are awesome. Syomax is new and so great. It is the only way I can lead a "normal" life away from the bathroom.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Okay i had my gallbladder removed a year or so ago symptoms are upper right stomach pain that shoots to the back and bloatiness it hurts so bad try to avoid fatty foods see if it subsides. And good luck did they do a ultrasound for gallbladder stones?

  • 1 decade ago

    What are you eating? You might have to give your diet some serious thought. Sometimes not enough water consumption can be trouble.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have IBS that's sound so familiar try taking Donnatal it works and try staying away from milk stuff and try drinking soy milk i find that soy milk also helps

  • 1 decade ago

    The dr seems to be right and did he give you meds and a diet for that problem...

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