Right Upper Quadrant abdominal pain - What have I missed?

[rmc22]

My Right Upper Quadrant abdominal pain is almost 2 years old now.  So far, all the following tests have yielded a 'no problem found' result:

Blood tests for liver & other organ functions
Abdominal Ultrasound
Kidney CT scan
Endoscopy into Stomach & Duodenum (looking for ulcers etc)
'CLO' test (aka H.Pylori test) on stomach sample for ulcer-causing bug
MRI scan of Spine in Lumbar and Lower-Mid Thorax areas (in case something was pressing a nerve)

Years of Osteopathy have also failed to improve it.  My symptoms include low level discomfort and/or a sense of fullness/bloatedness in my upper right abdomen/somewhere below my lowest right rib.  There is no clear pattern re timing or food, although I feel a full belly makes the bloatedness more obvious.

I am running out of ideas/tests, and still cannot diagnose (or otherwise rid myself) of this nuisance.  I would be grateful for any ideas on what's been overlooked.

[crazymama1]

I had that for 5 months, finally got a ct which found a hernia and ovarian cysts (!) but all else was fine. the doctor told me it was likely just a pulled diaphram or rib muscle, so since I do daycare, I let all the heavy kids go & quit lifting the rest. bingo! within a week it was gone!!! since then I've had a hysterectomy (see my gas post) and am totally broke without kids, but hey--the pain is gone!

[bb185]

I am having a similar issue, although not as long term.  I've had very bad RUQ abdominal pain for the past month, which feels almost like a really bad runner's stich/cramp.  The pain comes and goes and varies in intensity; but, it is with me most of the day.  I can poke and press on my abdomen, and it doesnt really affect the pain.  I have no digestive issues, and I am an otherwise healthy and fit 30yr old male.

I've had the following tests over the course of last 3 weeks:
1.  Several Blood tests;
2.  Ultrasound of RUQ;
3.  CT Scan;
4.  Upper Endoscopy (with stomach biopsies); and
5.  MRCP.

None of the test have revealed any issues, and my Internal Medicine doctor and my Gastro-Intenstinal doctor both say that I do not have any gastro-intenstinal issues.  They seem to be stumped.  The IM doctor had me do a spinal x-ray the other day at my insistance that this could be somehow related to nerves; but, I am still waiting on the results.

I was thinking that maybe is was Shingles without a rash; but, my Internal Medicine doctor that wasnt possible, and that the pain wouldnt have lasted that long.

I read something the other day about "entrapped nerves" causing abdominal wall pain; but, I am not sure how that is diagnosed.  But, it seems like something to maybe follow up on.

I've started having lower back pain over the past two weeks, and I am wondering if the pain is some how related.  Was considering seeing a chiropractor depending on the outcome of the x-rays.

Please let me know if I am missing anything.  I am starting to lose confidence in doctors.  They keep telling me that I should just be happy that I dont have anything severe, and that the pain will likely just go away and that we'll never know what caused it.

[mandy165]

Did you get a Hida-Scan done to check the functioning of your gallbladder? If not, that's what I'd recommend!

[popett2]

i had my gall blader removed hoping that was the cause of my pain which releaved 50% but the pain i have got is still there and blotting, feeling sick, somthing moving inside to the left and painfull ulterscans next will see if it shows anythink, though it was an ulser, still wayting for answer will tell you if it help popett2