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Unidentified abdominal pain

Posted by singlemom86 @singlemom86, Sep 18, 2021

I wasnt sure where to ask this, but I've had severe abdominal pain for 16 years. Pain radiating from my back all the way around and sharp upper right abdomen pain. Lasted a few hours-a day for 16 years a couple times a year. Then recently i had an episode that went off and on for two weeks straight. Now when it happens theres pressure all around my abdomen and back, and sharp pains randomly around my torso, no sharp pain felt when they push on my abdomen, all blood and urine tests good, xray and ultrasound show nothing. Doesnt seem to be linked to eating seems to happen at random. Anyone experienced anything like this?

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jeanadair123 | @jeanadair123 | May 25, 2022
In reply to @nanisunshine97 "I've been having constant upper abdominal pain, and left flank pain for over 6 months now...." + (show)
@nanisunshine97

I've been having constant upper abdominal pain, and left flank pain for over 6 months now. I've had numerous CT scans done and even a colonoscopy. Nothing has been found. The pain is pretty persistent and feels as though someone is wringing my organs out like a washcloth. No pain medication seems to help, and not even morphine from when i was in the hospital. The only thing they have found was that there is blood in the urine, and my liapse levels have been increasing. They sent me home from hospital with my liapse levels at 388. I was reffered to a urologist and the urologist did an ultrasound and seen nothing wrong with bladder or kidneys, but my OBGYN now says my testosterone is raised due to having PCOS. Im 25 years old and im living in constant pain that no one seems to care about. The only thing they tell me is that is GI related because i have a problem with impaction, but this is far from that type of pain. This pain hovers below and in my rib cage, and wraps around like a band its very sharp and stabby feeling. Sleeping at night is a nuisance because no matter how I lay it causes the pains ive tried propping myself up, and sleeping with numerous pillows. What could be going on? And what should be my next step? Please help.

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That is so interesting, I have had right flank pain and stomach pains almost like toothache for months.
Doctor ordered an ultra sound of my abdomen nothing, CT nothing. It was so bad that I went to ER they did blood tests, CT and urine tests, nothing. The doctor said maybe it was internal shingles and put me on prednisone. Helped for a few days then it came back.
I knew it wasn’t shingles because I have had them before. So I went to my oncologist his response was that all the tests looked good and I should get my chest CT in September and see my general practitioner or I may have strained my side. Yesterday I went to my gynecologist oncologist after pressing on my abdomen she has decided to order an MRI of my pelvis and abdomen. I have spoken to a couple of friends who said they have flank pain also. It’s insane.

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | May 25, 2022
In reply to @nanisunshine97 "I've been having constant upper abdominal pain, and left flank pain for over 6 months now...." + (show)
@nanisunshine97

I've been having constant upper abdominal pain, and left flank pain for over 6 months now. I've had numerous CT scans done and even a colonoscopy. Nothing has been found. The pain is pretty persistent and feels as though someone is wringing my organs out like a washcloth. No pain medication seems to help, and not even morphine from when i was in the hospital. The only thing they have found was that there is blood in the urine, and my liapse levels have been increasing. They sent me home from hospital with my liapse levels at 388. I was reffered to a urologist and the urologist did an ultrasound and seen nothing wrong with bladder or kidneys, but my OBGYN now says my testosterone is raised due to having PCOS. Im 25 years old and im living in constant pain that no one seems to care about. The only thing they tell me is that is GI related because i have a problem with impaction, but this is far from that type of pain. This pain hovers below and in my rib cage, and wraps around like a band its very sharp and stabby feeling. Sleeping at night is a nuisance because no matter how I lay it causes the pains ive tried propping myself up, and sleeping with numerous pillows. What could be going on? And what should be my next step? Please help.

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Hi @nanisunshine97 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post here: Unidentified abdominal pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/unidentified-abdominal-pain/ so that you can connect with other people like @jeanadair123, @amm97 and @singlemom86 who have also had abdominal pain.

You may also be interested in the following discussions as well as .
Mystery abdominal pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mystery-abdominal-pain/

At a Loss – Severe Abdominal Pain and No Answers: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-to-feel-hopeless/

Upper abdomen pain left side: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/upper-abdomen-pain-left-side/

Are you on any long term medications to help with the pain?

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nanisunshine97 | @nanisunshine97 | May 25, 2022
In reply to @jeanadair123 "That is so interesting, I have had right flank pain and stomach pains almost like toothache..." + (show)
@jeanadair123

That is so interesting, I have had right flank pain and stomach pains almost like toothache for months.
Doctor ordered an ultra sound of my abdomen nothing, CT nothing. It was so bad that I went to ER they did blood tests, CT and urine tests, nothing. The doctor said maybe it was internal shingles and put me on prednisone. Helped for a few days then it came back.
I knew it wasn’t shingles because I have had them before. So I went to my oncologist his response was that all the tests looked good and I should get my chest CT in September and see my general practitioner or I may have strained my side. Yesterday I went to my gynecologist oncologist after pressing on my abdomen she has decided to order an MRI of my pelvis and abdomen. I have spoken to a couple of friends who said they have flank pain also. It’s insane.

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See I've been to the hospital multiple times for this pain. Everytime my liapse levels have been different. I know they fluctuate but its literally gone in this pattern. First time it was 79, 2nd time it was 130, 3rd time it dropped down to 70, 4th time it spiked to 388, and now its back to 29. Im wondering if it is pancreatitis. They have found blood in my urine everytime I've had a urine teat done, but the urologist said that my bladder and kidneys are great. I just went to my OB today and my testosterone levels have been elevated they did find some follicles in my ovaries but shes pretty certain thats not the cause of the pain. This has been going on and off for years right before my period would begin but now its constant, and the pain is excruciating in the early morning. There are no signs of any stones and my gallbladder and pancreas seem to be okay. I'm just puzzled.

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nanisunshine97 | @nanisunshine97 | May 25, 2022
In reply to @amandaa "Hi @nanisunshine97 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post here: Unidentified abdominal pain:..." + (show)
@amandaa

Hi @nanisunshine97 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post here: Unidentified abdominal pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/unidentified-abdominal-pain/ so that you can connect with other people like @jeanadair123, @amm97 and @singlemom86 who have also had abdominal pain.

You may also be interested in the following discussions as well as .
Mystery abdominal pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mystery-abdominal-pain/

At a Loss – Severe Abdominal Pain and No Answers: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-to-feel-hopeless/

Upper abdomen pain left side: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/upper-abdomen-pain-left-side/

Are you on any long term medications to help with the pain?

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They have prescribed me multiple pain medications such as Naproxen, Ibuprofen, tramadol, tylenol and codeine, motrion, and even hydrocodone. None of them help or get me any pain relief.

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brianmacpherson | @brianmacpherson | Aug 10 10:14am

Hi there,

May I ask, did you find a diagnosis for this pain? My wife and I are seeking advice/support/diagnosis on her undiagnosed abdominal pain. Her words are pasted below:

'I am suffering from severe abdominal issues. I have full and constant pain that flares up in my lower abdomen. The pain is severe and makes me bed-bound for days. The triggers are caffeine, intercourse and orgasms. I have been suffering for several years now but nothing has ever been identified by my Doctors and it is becoming more frequent and more intense. My life and therefore the lives of my family are being severely affected.

Endometriosis and adenomyosis have been ruled out.

I have had a laparoscopy, MRI, CT, cystioscopy and ultrasound have all come back clear.

PLEASE can anyone help? I am so desperate. Thank you.'

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kayraymat | @kayraymat | Aug 31 8:41am

You might also have them check for C-Diff.
My abdominal pain eventually turned into C-Diff, which I
discovered was actually life threatening.
A physician specializing in rare diseases finally helped.
I still wake up with some abdominal pain & just take a tramadol each
morning. I also have had bladder infections that appear as
abdominal pain.

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