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Thank you for the response. I am going to see a GI specialist this week to see if I can get any sort of help with my abdominal issues. I have not had any MRI's or CT scans as my GP doesn't want me to be exposed to radiation unless need be. The blood work checked my TSH levels, thyroid levels, blood counts, hepatitis check, as well as autoimmune activation and a c-reactive protein to check for inflammation. Other tests I have had include a chest x-ray to look for PE, or lung abnormalities, an ultrasound on my gallbladder to look for gallstones or other issues with it, as well as an upper endoscopy with biopsies of my esophagus, stomach and duodenum to look for any upper digestive problems. I also had a urinalyses to see if my kidneys could concentrate urine properly. Lastly I have had an EKG and Echocardiogram on my heart to see if I had sustained heart damage due to my problems. All tests have come back negative for anything other than slight inflammation of my stomach (pretty sure that's nothing new though). I've spent thousands of dollars on all of these tests to get no answers. I also have an appointment with urology in the beginning of October but that can't come soon enough. I am also scheduled to see a cardiologist but that is not until the first week of November. This whole situation has made me a wreck and is spiking my anxiety due to not having any sort of end in sight. I appreciate you taking the time to look at my post.