Strong stomach pains but not yet diagnosed

Hello, you should probably look into a gastroenterologist doctor that knows what they're talking about as I have had a year of non-stop stomach issues and pain, Now I am having to have surgery as they found a huge mass in my stomach which is called a fibroid tumor and need surgery now in a few weeks. You need a second opinion is my best advice to you.

Hello, Midnightstar1001,

My appendix burst when I was in my twenties. It was misdiagnosed as gastroenteritis.
Emergency surgery saved my life. I was never so sick in my life--nausea, vomiting, fever, couldn't straighten up. Toxic fluids throughout my body. Awful.

Forty some years later, I woke up one morning with a small bulge on my lower left abdomen. It made me feel full, bloated, mildly nauseous. Was diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. Had a laparoscopic repair with mesh at 70 years old. The repair weakened two other areas that suddenly seemed ready to herniate. My abdomen was severely compromised. I couldn't bear down for bowel movements. Became dependent on laxatives. Have had chronic constipation ever since (three years). Used red light therapy and exercise for three years to try to heal/strengthen the weakened areas. Not trying to scare you away from surgery, but sometimes hernias are not symptomatic, don't get worse or, if they do, progress very slowly. A second opinion could be very valuable.

Best of luck to you, my friend!

I really don’t know what you’re talking about to be honest and second you don’t know my medical history with a simple comment lol. I am having surgery and not looking for a second opinion as I have had every test done and what will a second opinion do for me?! I don’t have a hernia so I think your lost with my comment as I am with yours lol. I am sorry for even trying to help wow lol.

So sorry, Midnightstar1001. My response was meant for rjoestein. I apologize for my mistake. Guess I'll blame it on my cancer meds. 😏

It’s okay sorry I wish you all the best.

Hello @rjoestein and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear of your stomach pain and bulge. You might contact the doctor who examined you and ask if you were tested for appendicitis. If you find out that you were tested and if there was no evidence of appendicitis, that might put your mind at ease.

When will you be tested for the hernia matter? Have you been referred to a GI (gastroenterologist) specialist to check for stomach problems?

Look up MALS

Hello, @hopeful33250
and thanks for asking. He just pressed on the hernia, which didnt hurt, and said it is small. The concern for now is the stomach. He dd not do any tests for it--no scan, ultrasound, etc--except for a blood test, of which I still await results. He basically went right to scheduling me n endoscopy. It was my first time with that doctor. I think it is a bit too soon for something like that before taking tests. My stomach is not cramping now, just some faint discomfort.
I will go ahead with the endoscopy, but will delay it for a week or two while monitoring my situation. I have to delay it because I cannot take off work so suddenly.

The endoscopy would diagnose gastritis and other things in stomach. Ask about sucralfate to coat stomach and esophagus.

@rjoestein
Given your symptoms an endoscopy is a great way to diagnose gastric symptoms. It is a procedure that is generally easy to tolerate and yet provides your doctor with great information. I have had many of these myself.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you continue to post with any questions or concerns?