Help with stomach pain - Please!

[lana]

Can someone tell me what is really going on with my stomach? Everyday it's like my stomach is churning. It's irritating and bothersome. I'm pretty regular, twice a day.

I am on BC's - I can't remember if I noticed the problem before that. I'm certainly not pregnant.

My stomach hurts after I eat and before I eat. It's weird and worrisome.
Last week I noticed (sorry this is gross) what looked like mucus in my stool. Am I sick? Oh and I get really shaky and nervous (anxious) if I don't eat regularly. What in the world is wrong with me?

[lana]

By the way I will go to the doctor since this has been going on too soon. I just want to know what to expect. What could be wrong with me? (sigh)

Do I have an ulcer?

[WesternEyes]

I'm not sure..maybe you have some type of bacteria/virus...or your bacteria in your stomach is off balance..?? Definitely see your doctor.

[SignatureBeauty]

I use to have that problem but it was the Dairy I was consuming and the carbonated soft drinks & too much salt, I gave myself a Colon cleanse and drank alot of water and cut back on dairy and now I don't have that churning and upset stomach, Also watch your sugar intake, because if I eat too much sugar and then I don't eat I get shaky & nervous, so lower that as well and try to eat something every few hours or when ever you are Hungry.

Let us know what the Doctor says.

[Nay]

At one time my husband had symptoms similar to what you describe. At first the doctor thought it was an ulcer and even prescribed some medication for an ulcer. It turned out that what he really had was a hiatal hernia that he had acquired because he had gained weight recently after a hip injury. He was still wearing some jeans that were too tight and they caused him to develop the hernia. Once he lost the weight and got back to his normal size (and stopped wearing the tight jeans), his stomach troubles went away.

It's hard to say what you could have. So many different things cause similar symptoms.

[lana]

The first thing I'm going to try is a colon cleanse. I will go to the healthfood store today.

After serious thought, I wonder if it's not my bc pills. I started those only 3 months ago and have had stomach pains off and on ever since. I also probably take in too much sugar on a daily basis. I drink a lot of water, but this week I'm going to cut back on the sugar and see what happens.

This is tough because it really brings you down when you're feeling icky in your stomach. It's really more my intestines than stomach..I guess. I will let you guys know how I'm doing. Thank you for all the responses.

Worry can only upset my stomach more. Right? Right.

[**Tasha*Love**]

Worry can only upset my stomach more. Right? Right.
You're right. Its like hair. Worrying about my hair only makes it shed more. You can try the colon cleanse but go see your doctor. I had the same symptoms and it was a bacterial infection in my stomach lining. We are all different and you may have a different diagnosis.

[SignatureBeauty]

I agree with Natasha! go see a Doctor because your intestines are very serious.

[CreoleBelle]

You might have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

[sky_blu]

Do you eat alot of sugar? Sodas, candy, anything with sugar in it. That could be the culprit. I know it is for me and as soon as I cut out the sugar my stomach was normal and I had no pain.

[adf23]

My first thought was lactose. Do you eat alot of dairy? I am VERY lactose intolerant :mad: I get the same symptoms you describe after I eat something with alot of milk in it.

[firecracker]

I would definitely do a colon cleanse and change my diet first. Stomach problems wreck havoc in your life and wellbeing. I totally know how it feels to have constant stomach pain, ulcers, acidic stomach, gas, constipation, IBC etc. Med's were only a temporary solution and more than likely made my stomach worst. Try an herbal solution before you try some meds. Meds have too many side effects. :(

[lana]

Ladies just as an update. So far I'm doing better taking a lactose pill with any dairy product that I eat. I also stopped eating soooo much dairy. My stomach feels better on a daily basis. I go to the bathroom a lot less and I think I found the culprit. I'll keep a close eye on this but thank you so much for all the responses and pm's!

Hugs,

Lana

[**Tasha*Love**]

Ladies just as an update. So far I'm doing better taking a lactose pill with any dairy product that I eat. I also stopped eating soooo much dairy. My stomach feels better on a daily basis. I go to the bathroom a lot less and I think I found the culprit. I'll keep a close eye on this but thank you so much for all the responses and pm's!

Hugs,

LanaI'm glad that you found the culprit. Dairy was mine as well. I used to be so BLOATED. I would look 6 months preggers because dairy did not agree with me. I thought i had a case of IBS. I have cut back on my dairy greatly and I don't have the stomach infections nor do I have problems with bloating (except for that "time of month").

[Crystalicequeen123]

Hmm....dairy eh?? I'm wondering if maybe I'm lactose intolerant too and just don't know it?? :confused:

What are the signs/symptoms that people get when dairy doesn't agree with them??