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IF you have been to the "physical" doctors and they've run all the physical tests, research SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) though the gastro doc. You have to push for these things. The only remedy is XIFAXAN a targeted antibiotic and it works like a charm! ( I died in the first round as it attacked the SIBO and I have never been in so much pain for a few hours!) Now periodically it returns and I know what to do. Also, separately try the FODMAP diet - it is free at Monash University. DO THAT and you will know if it is something related to food you can't digest properly as opposed to a physical obstruction like polyp or cancer.
It sounds like you might have a gall stone or a kidney stone that has not been located. Keep pursuing it.
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re being informed.........."Also told that no colonoscopy is necessary since I have no blood in stools and I'm too young."
30% plus of new colon cancer patients are under 45 !..........fit test plus demand a colonoscopy for peace of mind!.......any family history?
@charliestone “more than moderate” constipation in a 33 year old doesn’t sound normal to me. There are tests that could be done but first you might try something like miralax (OTC) to resolve the constipation and see if this helps.
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Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, @charliestone. Having long lasting pain is hard. It colors your whole world.
You will note I moved your post here to an existing discussion on abdominal pain with no diagnosis. Hoping you can meet members such as @anniesezu812 @resilience @ashutosh1991
@joannehart and others who may weigh in on your symptoms and testing from their knowledge gained through personal experiences.
You mentioned pain wakes you up at night. Wondering how your symptoms affect you in the daytime? Are you able to work? Eat?