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I just want to feel normal
So day to day i deal with feeling crummy and then feeling fine and then feeling exhausted and then trying to make it through the day untill i can lay down for a bit. Then i go to my second job and take what my body throws at me. If i dont eat every couple hours i will get really dizzy, nausus and i get the shakes really bad, also i break into a cold sweat and if i can 't get food with in a cople minutes of that i throw up and will have diarrea. After that happens it will take me about 30-45 minutes to each anything ( example a bagel) and the nausa/dizziness doesn't go away for a while sometimes for a day or two. Unfortunatly with my evening job your not allowed to eat whenever you need to so i tend to get sick like this at least a couple times a week. On top of that when i do eat my stomach bloats out to look like i am about 5 months pregnate and it hurts and is unomfortable, it is only flat and comfortable right befor i get hugry again. Also i get sharp pains in my lower pelvic area like cramps but alot worse and they never last too long but when they hit they hurt. What do you think is wrong with me and what can i do to start feeling bette and have some energy.
Sounds like you can have some possible low blood sugar or possible thyroid problem. ask your doctor for some blood work to mayb detemine what it can be.
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
What you have is probably an inflammatory bowel condition such as Celiac Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Crohn’s disease. All these result in tender abdomen, loose stool or loose stools alternating with constipation, abdominal distention, cramps etc. Parasites in the gut like threadworm, tape worm, giardiasis etc can behave this way. Hence a stool test is a must. Problems of gall bladder and liver or that of pancreas too cannot be ignored. It could also be a case of severe acidity.
A number of times a gastroenterologist is able to diagnose these conditions by clinical examination and detailed medical history. At other times a few tests are conducted. Blood tests to rule out anemia, stool test to look for white blood cells, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. Braium meal and follow through, endoscopy etc are done to rule out GERD, Crohn’s disease etc. Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by elimination of other causes.
Gluten is a complex protein present in four main grains---wheat, rye, barley and oats. If you have gluten intolerance, then you probably have celiac disease or Non Celiac gluten sensitivity. There are blood tests called celiac test to detect gluten intolerance.
Crohn’s disease is a difficult entity to diagnose. Along with gut symptoms skin disorders and arthritis too are commonly seen with Crohn’s. An upper GI series using barium dye is done to see the condition of small intestines. The degree of involvement of the large and small intestine may vary from person to person. A biopsy is the most confirmatory.
An elevated ESR does confirm inflammation in the body. Low protein, minerals and iron in blood are the other findings in Crohn’s which may or may not be present. A recent advancement in Crohn’s diagnosis is video capsule endoscopy. I would strongly recommend you to see a gastroenterologist (a specialist who looks after the diseases of our digestive system).
A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Hope this helps. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
What you have is probably an inflammatory bowel condition such as Celiac Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Crohn’s disease. All these result in tender abdomen, loose stool or loose stools alternating with constipation, abdominal distention, cramps etc. Parasites in the gut like threadworm, tape worm, giardiasis etc can behave this way. Hence a stool test is a must. Problems of gall bladder and liver or that of pancreas too cannot be ignored. It could also be a case of severe acidity.
A number of times a gastroenterologist is able to diagnose these conditions by clinical examination and detailed medical history. At other times a few tests are conducted. Blood tests to rule out anemia, stool test to look for white blood cells, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. Braium meal and follow through, endoscopy etc are done to rule out GERD, Crohn’s disease etc. Irritable bowel syndrome is diagnosed by elimination of other causes.
Gluten is a complex protein present in four main grains---wheat, rye, barley and oats. If you have gluten intolerance, then you probably have celiac disease or Non Celiac gluten sensitivity. There are blood tests called celiac test to detect gluten intolerance.
Crohn’s disease is a difficult entity to diagnose. Along with gut symptoms skin disorders and arthritis too are commonly seen with Crohn’s. An upper GI series using barium dye is done to see the condition of small intestines. The degree of involvement of the large and small intestine may vary from person to person. A biopsy is the most confirmatory.
An elevated ESR does confirm inflammation in the body. Low protein, minerals and iron in blood are the other findings in Crohn’s which may or may not be present. A recent advancement in Crohn’s diagnosis is video capsule endoscopy. I would strongly recommend you to see a gastroenterologist (a specialist who looks after the diseases of our digestive system).
A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Hope this helps. Take care!
Hi , i would say you need some endocrine testing.
First you need some bloods, for Diabetes, Thyroid, and i think also you need to be checked for PCOS. this being polycystic ovary.
There may be a hormonal imbalance somewhere along the line, especially with you having to eat every two hours,
Also with PCOS, it can give you an issue with blood sugars, and can give pain in the pelvis , and also bloating,along with a host off other things.
You definately need some testing and would definately go and see the GP and tell him what happens when you dont eat every two hours. and also about the pelvic pain.
He should arrange an ultrasound of the pelvis , and some bloodwork.
Hope this has helped you.
Good luck
Nicola
First you need some bloods, for Diabetes, Thyroid, and i think also you need to be checked for PCOS. this being polycystic ovary.
There may be a hormonal imbalance somewhere along the line, especially with you having to eat every two hours,
Also with PCOS, it can give you an issue with blood sugars, and can give pain in the pelvis , and also bloating,along with a host off other things.
You definately need some testing and would definately go and see the GP and tell him what happens when you dont eat every two hours. and also about the pelvic pain.
He should arrange an ultrasound of the pelvis , and some bloodwork.
Hope this has helped you.
Good luck
Nicola
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