Feb 07, 2012 - 4:33 am (MST) Browsing as guest. Login
This question was answered on Sat 13, Jun 2009 06:47pm by Dr Vinod, MBBS,FcGP
All Categories   |  Abortion   |  Acne   |  Addiction   |  Allergy   |  Anaemia   |  Arthritis   |  Asthma   |  Autism   |  Back Problems   |  Backache   |  Bipolar Disorder   |  Birth control   |  Blisters   |  Blood Pressure   |  Bronchitis   |  Cancer   |  Chlamydia   |  Colds   |  Colic   |  Constipation   |  Crohn's Disease   |  Dementia   |  Dental Health   |  Depression   |  Diabetes   |  Eczema   |  Epilepsy   |  Erectile Dysfunction   |  Gastritis   |  General Health   |  Glaucoma   |  Hair Loss   |  Hernia   |  Infertility   |  Lupus   |  Lymphoma   |  Male Problems   |  Medicines   |  Menopause   |  Mental Health   |  Migraines   |  Obesity   |  Pain   |  Pregnancy   |  Psoriasis   |  Sexual Health   |  Skin Problems   |  Sleep   |  Smoking   |  Stress   |  Swine Flu   |  UTI   |  Yeast Infection   | 

Abdominal bloating, nausea, weight gain, back pain, fatigue for months now



Asked by plumeriasandalohas (Female; 34; Asthma; Relevant drugs:advair ) on Sat 13, Jun 2009 04:59pm :

This concern dates back over 10 years now and no one has been able to give me any answers to make it better. When I was in my early 20's, I would experience bad abdominal cramps. I would bloat, throw up at times, and feel very lethargic. I got sent in to get a colonoscopy done, but they did not find anything. I even had a laparoscopy done to rule out to rule out any gynelogical problems. That, too, came back normal. Sometimes I eat normal foods..even bread or rice and it happens. My stomach will bloat so bad that I look 4 months pregnant. I can't fit into any of my clothes, and my face looks puffy. I also gain weight in my back and thighs. It happens for days at a time. I just learned to live with it and gave up on it. Recently, I've the worst of it. In Jan. of 2008, I gave birth via c-section to my daughter. I decided to go back on birth control about 6 months after that. I decided to go back on Yasmin, but then, because the insurance wouldn't cover it, I started to take the generic version. I started to experience all those symproms all over again. Plus, I gained about 8 pounds. Weight gain does not run in my family and I'm usually at around 112. Currently, I weight 126! Oh, in 2006, my pap came back abnormal and I had cervical cancer cells. But since then, my paps have been normal. This year, 2009, starting at about March, my abdominal bloating has gotten worse. I went off birth control around then, and have completed stopped taking them. For the past month of so it has been the worst for me. As of today, I was dizzy, nauseous, loss of appetite, and my stomch is very bloated. I've also been having really bad lower back pain. I'm scared to eat anything and I feel horrible. I've taken 2 pregnancy tests to be sure and the are negative. I've done food journals, but haven't been able to find anything suspicious of an allergy. I plan on going back to see a gastroenterologist this week, and seeing my OBGYN next friday. I'm really thinking about seeing a doctor today, but thought I'd post this first for any help. I'm tired of being so uncomfortable and in pain. My self esteem and body image is shot, it is affecting my marriage because my libido is drained. I'm grouchy, snappy and tired all the time. And most importantly, since I'm a stay at home mom, I need my energy for my daughter. I used to be so active, vibrant, happy and slender :( Please help!
Actions: | Forward |
Answer by Dr Vinod, MBBS,FcGP  (doctor) on Sat 13, Jun 2009 06:47pm:

Dear plumeriasandalohas, The most important thing for you is stress free life. You have to change for the sake of your family. 1) You have allergy to some particular kind of foods, explain the gastroenterologist about wheat and rice and bloating of stomach. Identifying your allergens and stopping the particular types of foods help. 2) Pap Smear can be false positive and on your repeat Paps everything came negative, if you are worried about this go for a biopsy and burry the thing. 3) Lead a stress free life, balanced diet, identify allergens, ergonomics should be perfect, the way you sit, sleep, your bed, shoes and the way you drive and your back problem will be decreased. Go for regular exercise for getting back to shape. 4) Explain both the gastroenterologist and gynaecologist all your things and come out of this episode in a comfortable and confident way. Take care!

Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below.
You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card.
Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
    

This questions is open for comments. Please share your opinion.

Comments:

Comment by Unregistered on Fri 25, Feb 2011 02:06am:
Please follow us on Facebook by clicking the like button below

Other medical questions you might be interested in. Please rate doctor’s answers.
  1. Enlarged lymph nodes - sign of secondary lymph node cancer?  (Answered) - Viewed 5174 times   Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and DCIS in other breast 2001. Mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. 4 weeks ago I h...
  2. pregnancy and infertility  (Answered) - Viewed 671 times   I had an iui wth clomid and hcg injection in july and miscarried. I had another iui with clomid and hcg in october & also took ...
  3. stage 3 colon cancer - chances of recurrence and treatment options  (Answered) - Viewed 1144 times   In July of 2007 my husband had a colon resection done with about 1.5 feet of his colon removed due to stage 4 colon cancer (sigm...
  4. Stomach problems  (Answered) - Viewed 1903 times   I've been gaining weight, mainly in stomach,pains,but not all the time not always in the same place. I have frequent heartburn a...
  5. Possible pregnancy with broken condom  (Answered) - Viewed 933 times   Hello. I was curious to know if I stopped taking my birth control in January because it was giving me horrible side effects and ...
  6. bowel cancer - Survival rate for lung cancer  (Answered) - Viewed 490 times   my husband had surgery for lung cancer 18 months ago, the cancer was removed, six weeks ago he was rushed into hospital as his b...
  7. i had an anti d injection prior to my last pregnancy.does this injection last for life or do i need  (Answered) - Viewed 1508 times   i had an anti d injection prior to my last pregnancy.does this injection last for life or do i need another as im pregnant again...
  8. ovarian cancer - Severe gas and bloating and also abdominal swelling.  (Answered) - Viewed 5864 times   I have severe gas and bloating, also abdominal swelling. I have pain in my left side which radiates down my leg. I have difficul...
  9. I'm wondering wether i could be pregnant  (Answered) - Viewed 1781 times   I had my normal period in the beginning of august after that i didn"t have sex until aug.29thi used the withdrawal method three ...
  10. unable to sleep - evere soreness in my back and neck accompanied by night-time headaches  (Answered) - Viewed 1053 times   for the past 2 weeks i have had severe soreness in my back and neck accompanied by night-time headaches.for 3-4 days my stomach ...
  11. im in severe help with no insurance and need answers - Cramp in stomach, nausea and white discharge  (Answered) - Viewed 1130 times   i have had cramping in my stomach and been feeling severe nausea plus i just noticed i have white discharge wat could that be? m...
  12. i am a 27 yr old female. i have had abdominal cramps all day, and there was blood in my urine the last time i went. my vagina has also been itching the last 3 days. what could this be? UTI, yeast infection, pregnancy?? what?  (Answered) - Viewed 1630 times   i am a 27 yr old female. i have had abdominal cramps all day, and there was blood in my urine the last time i went. my vagina h...
  13. Passing bloody, mucous stool. Still having bouts of diaherria  (Answered) - Viewed 2570 times   I had a colonoscopy 3 months ago and all was fine. I have been on flexaril for about 6 monhs. Last night after I ate dinner, I b...
  14. womens health, menstrual cycle concerns, cervical concerns  (Answered) - Viewed 767 times   I started my cycle early this month.It usually starts around the 16th of the month, this one started during the first week of th...
  15. I have seen multiple specialists for a sudden episode of wheezing/upper respiratory symptoms & no firm diagnosis. Please help.  (Answered) - Viewed 554 times   18 months ago, i suddenly developed wheezing, moderate shortness of breath, severe tightness all on the left lung & chest. After...
  16. exc rutiating upper left leg thigh area pain shooting up leg confined to bed with fever and nausea  (Answered) - Viewed 3214 times   My father, very active 77 yr old white male, having had 2 total hip replacements most recent left hip feb 2007, and radical pros...
  17. Can someone explain the symptoms of uteral and ovarian cancer?  (Answered) - Viewed 445 times   since May I have been having symptoms of menstration, bloating, cramping,fever at night (my breasts are not tender) but I am not...
  18. negative pregnancy tests but so many symptoms. can I still be pregnant?  (Answered) - Viewed 1758 times   I am 18 days late and I have taken 3 home pregnacy tests and 1 blood test and all negative. I have many symptoms of pregnancy (t...
  19. Still in alot of pain, finally started my period after 2 months of symptoms, but it doesnt seem normal  (Answered) - Viewed 522 times   after 2 months of having symptoms of menstration as explained in previous question(feelings of bloating, cramping, mood swings, ...
  20. Concerned about an early pregnancy that has experienced bleeding with no blood clots  (Answered) - Viewed 334 times   I recently found out i was pregnant. I went to see my ob yesterday about some bleeding that I had recently. He did an ultrasou...