Abdomen pain

[Chrissy]

Can't type in my last thread and I'm unsure why, but I'm still having abdominal pain and it's really freaking me out. My doctor thinks that it may be gastritis and put me on some meds for it, but nothing is helping with it.
The pain itself feels like a squeezing and pulling pain and it's right smack dab in the middle of my abdomen. I also have a pulsing feeling in the same spot every now and again. I did the dumb thing and googled my symptoms and came up with a single item.
Abdominal aortic aneyurism. So at this point, I'm really freaked out, because my doctor isn't working with me and not calling me back and this pain is still there. I'm terrified that I'm a ticking time bomb. I'm 23 and definitely not ready to go anywhere.
I did have a normal CT of my abdomen back in May, but so much has happened since then, I can't help but freak out. I've attached an image of where the pain is. Sorry this is such a long read.

 

[Rinka]

Hi @Chrissy sorry o hear that you have those pains.
Obviously my dear I’m not a doctor, but I would like to help you. Nevertheless consult your doctor if you feel it’s necessary.
Are you passing stool regularly? Do you have problems with milk or gluten?
Being blocked, as in not able to pass stool for some time, can be very painful and uncomfortable.
Also if you have a lot of wind in your intestines can lead to those pains as well.
I would check, if I were you, if you have any difficulties with specific food. Also have a look at the irritable bowl syndrome. Anxiety and depression can have a direct effect on how your bowl systems works.

Another thing for females, when was your last period and have you had unprotected sex in the last few months?

 

[Concernedgal]

First things first.. sure an aortic aneurysm has symptoms of abdominal pain however, did it also tell you that without medical treatment. .. death is certain. And within hours so... you can get aortic aneurysm out of your mind. Stress over this is effecting the natural bacteria in your digestive system therefore causing abdominal discomfort and an inability for your body to digest foods that contain gluten and dairy and sometimes even red meat. The more good bacteria that gets depleted. .the more bad bacteria has a chance of surviving and causing illness. Hope you feel better and calm down sweetie. Because the definition of (aneurysm ) is a torn aretry and when they are torn... they get weak and then eventually within hours ... it breaks . Your still here so ... . Just calm down. You don't have that.

 

[Concernedgal]

First things first.. sure an aortic aneurysm has symptoms of abdominal pain however, did it also tell you that without medical treatment. .. death is certain. And within hours so... you can get aortic aneurysm out of your mind. Stress over this is effecting the natural bacteria in your digestive system therefore causing abdominal discomfort and an inability for your body to digest foods that contain gluten and dairy and sometimes even red meat. The more good bacteria that gets depleted. .the more bad bacteria has a chance of surviving and causing illness. Hope you feel better and calm down sweetie. Because the definition of (aneurysm ) is a torn aretry and when they are torn... they get weak and then eventually within hours ... it breaks . Your still here so ... . Just calm down. You don't have that.I stand corrected however. .. I still think you don't have a arortic aneurysm.

 

[Concernedgal]

I stand corrected. . But, I still think your fine though. I was thinkin about brain anuyrism

 

[Chrissy]

Just an update for everyone; I took a trip to the ER this morning because I couldn't handle the pain or worry anymore. Nothing wrong with the aorta, so I'm very happy to report that. Doctor said that the pulsing could be from my stomach spasming and that I should see a gastroenterologist as soon as I'm able. Also learned today that benadryl injection hits like a truck and can actually cause delayed side effects like numbness or tingling in the extremities! (I'm allergic to CT contrast dye, so they had to give me allergy meds as a prep).
I'm incredibly thankful that I have this community to turn to if I'm ever uncertain of things. I have been getting a lot of mixed signals from my doctor lately and I'm thinking it may be time to change doctors. Thank you again ♡

 

[Concernedgal]

So happy to hear that. And seeing a gastroenterologist is a great idea. I suppose that the pulsing could have been caused by your spasms. You make sure though to keep all your previous paperwork from previous doctor visits. .show it to the gastroenterologist and explain how frustrated you are and that they need to find out what's going on. Good luck sweetie .

 

[Chrissy]

I definitely have been keeping everything paperwork wise. Too anxious to throw anything away lol Thank you again ♡