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Newcomerstown, OH

Recently, I was sent to the ER with intense, crippling abdominal pain that started on the left side and migrated to the right. This had been the first time I have ever doubled over in pain and the doctors never found a problem. Has anyone else had this problem? Since no problem was found, I'm wondering if it wasn't a Fibro thing.

March 28, 2015
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of severe abdominal pain that defies medical explanation, with many sharing that after... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of severe abdominal pain that defies medical explanation, with many sharing that after extensive testing revealed nothing, their doctors attributed the pain to fibromyalgia or related conditions like interstitial cystitis. Several members offered practical suggestions, including checking for gallbladder issues, pancreatitis, or gastroparesis, and trying digestive enzymes or probiotics to manage symptoms. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of repeatedly seeking emergency care only to be dismissed, balanced by reassurance that unexplained abdominal pain is a common and valid fibro symptom.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get that same type of pain often. It feels as though muscles are ripping. I sometimes can't stand up straight. It's terrible.

January 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel, poly cystic ovaries and idiopathic pain. All these diagnosis have been since removed and classified as misdiagnosed because of my fibro. I frequently get abdominal pain. Usually for me it's lower (ovaries area) or on my right side. I have had 3 surgeries and countless ultrasounds, MR I ect looking for anything. Nothing ever shows up. My doctor has since told me that he thinks it is fibro related. I am newly diagnosed with fibro, so I'm not an expert yet....but in my case yes it is related.

Hope that helps!

And I completely understand your frustration. It's so frustrating going to the EL again and again with abd pain only to be told there's nothing and you're fine. *hugs*

March 28, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take digestive enzymes now with breakfast and dinner and that helps my stomach pain. Pribiotics once a week too

March 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been having the same problems. I thought it was related to the stomach bug I had but it's still been happening on and off for months since and am thinking it's a fibro flare in that area.

Do you guys find it gets worse after eating or even drinking? I'm starting to get really anxious about it and find I don't want to eat

December 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

have your doc check for pancreatitis too, alot of the meds for fibro symptoms can cause it.

April 9, 2015

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