Digestive issues

To jac59 @jac59, I have symptoms similar to you, but I, more often than not, also have diarrhea, which can be of the blowout nature. I have pain as you described. My GI blames all my digestion/abdominal issues on IBS and Gerd. FYI, sometimes I question that he is right, but that's what he says.
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Have u had a endoscopy or a barium xray?

I'm having upper and lower digestive issues. B.M. changes - 90% of time it floats. Always feels like it never fully empties. Full and gassy feeling. Upper part of stomach near breast bone - mid chest - and lower part of stomach - belly button - pain. B.m.'s 5-7 times a day. All shapes and sizes. Can't eat much at a time without feeling full.
I have an appointment for a colonoscopy, but can't get in until mid march. Wondering if it's diverticulosis. Any other suggestions - what to eat or not eat? Doctor just says take Miralax.

correct. no need to worry yourself. what type of issues & pain?

I'm having upper and lower digestive issues. B.M. changes - 90% of time it floats. Always feels like it never fully empties. Full and gassy feeling. Upper part of stomach near breast bone - mid chest - and lower part of stomach - belly button - pain. B.m.'s 5-7 times a day. All shapes and sizes. Can't eat much at a time without feeling full.
I have an appointment for a colonoscopy, but can't get in until mid march. Wondering if it's diverticulosis. Any other suggestions - what to eat or not eat? Doctor just says take Miralax.

I have some issues as well. My colonoscopy isn’t until April and I’m rather anxious about it. I hope they (Duke) will move it up after my office visit this week. I expect a local exam and ……idk what else they can do. Scans? Blood tests? I’m very nervous about it.

Have you had a colonoscopy before?

@danny5 ,
I got sudden constipation in August 2022, resulted in thrombosed hemorrhoid that burst, referred to colorectal surgeon who recommended the same as my primary….veggies, water, exercise, healthy fats, Metamucil, Miralax….works ok if you like jello consistency and going 4-5 times a day. Lol

So, sawgastroenterologist….recommended same thing, she scheduled me for colonoscopy, but earliest is April. She also ordered blood tests and prescribed Lubiprostone.
Recently, I developed sudden intermittent anal cramps. Comes on suddenly and leaves suddenly. Not sure if internal hemorrhoids (no bleeding), proctalgia fugax or something else (worries me). I’ve been messaging all the gastro team and was prescribed a cortisone cream to insert. I’ve been using it. No pain there most of the time, even without the cream.

About a week ago, I got a dull aching pain in my lower left stomach that lasted most of 24 hours. Went to my primary with it. She felt around, did urine test (normal)…referred me to gastro. Have an appointment later this week. She’ll do an exam and maybe other tests….? I had BCC on temple with successful Moh’s surgery Dec. 2022.

Normal colonoscopy 2020, no polps, but internal hemorrhoids and diverticulitis. I had no idea of either. No symptoms. Never careful with foods and stomach like a tank. I had another incident where my belly ached again. Last week. So….I’m curious if it’s digestive or ovarian….last PAP normal 2019. Due for another now. I am very anxious, in therapy for anxiety, have post covid syndrome and type I diabetes. Praying it’s nothing too serious and that I can get my life back.

Have you had any bloodwork or stool testing? Bloodwork can reveal inflammation and stool tests can provide a lot of information on how your digestive system is working. They can test for calprotectin, which can indicate inflammatory bowel disease, and pancreatic elastase which shows whether your pancreas is making sufficient digestive enzymes. Your floating stools and feeling of fullness/not being able to eat much are symptoms of low pancreatic enzymes (and overlaps with other disorders as well). It would be worth doing these tests while you wait for the colonoscopy.

the diverticulitis is in the large intestine. on the left side. the anal cramps i have no idea what that might be. PLEASE do have the pap smear. keep up to date on it. i know it's easy to say not to worry. but try to relax. worrying only intensifies symptoms. which you do not need. i do and i'm miserable afterwords.
now i need you to understand. i am not a doctor. anything i say or recommend is from many years of trial & error. and from my experience with conditions that i have or had in my lifetime. OK? anything i have, i investigate with doctors, books and online. that is the best thing you can do for yourself. or any family members. good luck, d

I'm having upper and lower digestive issues. B.M. changes - 90% of time it floats. Always feels like it never fully empties. Full and gassy feeling. Upper part of stomach near breast bone - mid chest - and lower part of stomach - belly button - pain. B.m.'s 5-7 times a day. All shapes and sizes. Can't eat much at a time without feeling full.
I have an appointment for a colonoscopy, but can't get in until mid march. Wondering if it's diverticulosis. Any other suggestions - what to eat or not eat? Doctor just says take Miralax.