Horse
12-09-10, 10:21
I write this in two frames of mind. One as an optimist and the other as a pessimist!
It has been two years now since my stomach issues began. Admittedly, my anxiety has always lingered around my abdominal district for the past 40 years but none so much as the past 24 months!
Many of us on here are probably more familiar with the layout of our local A and E reception than we are of our own house! My own attendance record since Setember 2008 is currently 7 visits (that's to A and E, not my house). As usual, I leave after a few hours prodding, blood tests, urine test, perhaps the odd xray and a dose of painkillers, anti-spasmodics and acid regulators. My medical procedures to date include 2 Endoscopies (although 4 over my lifetime) 3 Ultrasound, removal of my Gallbladder, 1 CT Scan and as a finale, 1 Colonoscopy, all in order to determine my discomfort.
(Incidently, I discovered the Colonoscopy preparation to be a great way of conserving electricity. After taking the bumper pack of fun laxative or the Space Shuttle Engine Cleaner as it should be called, I discovered the 'constant high powered glow' from my rear end sufficient to illuminate the bathroom during the twilight hours, therefore rendering the light switch pointless).
So, to date all tests and invasive procedures have proved negative (biopsies from Colonoscopy pending). A good thing I know, but why do I suffer the constant pain and discomfort just below my right ribs and made worse after bowel movements? My medication is Omeprazole and good old Buscopan but I find it hard to accept that if it is IBS my discomfort is all day, everyday! Agreed, my symptoms are typical of IBS.....bloating, gas, nausea, etc., although bowel movements are normal. But, this has now affected my whole life as I cannot work or sleep or do anything owing to this problem.
Surely, is it possible to suffer to this degree with IBS and or anxiety? Doctors cannot do anything for me if all tests are nilch! Medication proves pretty much not to work. I do not overly worry myself day in day out and previous to this I was pretty much healthy for a 56 year old fart. OK, I've had my share of upsets and problems and I sometimes wonder if now living alone after being so much in love with a woman who I adored ran off and left me, has taken it's toll on my emotions!!
So, the tests say there is nothing wrong with me, but I'm in constant pain and discomfort! My question is, what happens when there is nothing left?
Which brings me back to the laxative!!!!!!
May God bless you all!
It has been two years now since my stomach issues began. Admittedly, my anxiety has always lingered around my abdominal district for the past 40 years but none so much as the past 24 months!
Many of us on here are probably more familiar with the layout of our local A and E reception than we are of our own house! My own attendance record since Setember 2008 is currently 7 visits (that's to A and E, not my house). As usual, I leave after a few hours prodding, blood tests, urine test, perhaps the odd xray and a dose of painkillers, anti-spasmodics and acid regulators. My medical procedures to date include 2 Endoscopies (although 4 over my lifetime) 3 Ultrasound, removal of my Gallbladder, 1 CT Scan and as a finale, 1 Colonoscopy, all in order to determine my discomfort.
(Incidently, I discovered the Colonoscopy preparation to be a great way of conserving electricity. After taking the bumper pack of fun laxative or the Space Shuttle Engine Cleaner as it should be called, I discovered the 'constant high powered glow' from my rear end sufficient to illuminate the bathroom during the twilight hours, therefore rendering the light switch pointless).
So, to date all tests and invasive procedures have proved negative (biopsies from Colonoscopy pending). A good thing I know, but why do I suffer the constant pain and discomfort just below my right ribs and made worse after bowel movements? My medication is Omeprazole and good old Buscopan but I find it hard to accept that if it is IBS my discomfort is all day, everyday! Agreed, my symptoms are typical of IBS.....bloating, gas, nausea, etc., although bowel movements are normal. But, this has now affected my whole life as I cannot work or sleep or do anything owing to this problem.
Surely, is it possible to suffer to this degree with IBS and or anxiety? Doctors cannot do anything for me if all tests are nilch! Medication proves pretty much not to work. I do not overly worry myself day in day out and previous to this I was pretty much healthy for a 56 year old fart. OK, I've had my share of upsets and problems and I sometimes wonder if now living alone after being so much in love with a woman who I adored ran off and left me, has taken it's toll on my emotions!!
So, the tests say there is nothing wrong with me, but I'm in constant pain and discomfort! My question is, what happens when there is nothing left?
Which brings me back to the laxative!!!!!!
May God bless you all!