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Answer by chapaton
It could be MS.
I would go to the neurologist, not a GI doctor to get things ruled out.

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Anyway at this point I cannot tell if I’m psyching myself out, or if these symptoms are legit. So far I have tingling in my nipples, and labias. I have had an aching like bloating about to start my period bloating. Although im 19 days off from starting my period. I’ve had lower back pain, i work in a cubicle for 10 hours a day and now its TORTURE. Im standing, sitting, pacing, stretching. I sleep maybe 4 good hours a night, nap whenever possible, but am sort of tired more than i should be. I get random waves of nausea, sometimes they make me gag. I have been craving apple juice, nestle drumsticks, and peanut brittle. My breasts are slightly larger but dont hurt. And I have been crying at random. I really cried at a pillsbury commercial (dont judge me, it was touching) and (sorry) i have been super gassy.

I took a pregnancy test, it came back negative. Thats to be expected when you take it 23 days before your period.

So serious opinions please, could i be having pregnancy symptoms this soon, or do i have vertigo/pulled muscle/irritable bowel syndrome/ random girly part tingling/ seasonal depression all at once?

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Answer by Angela Bendura
Most of those symptoms don’t occur untill farther one, like two months in. My doctor told me before that if you worry about it enough your body can start acting like it’s real. I guess all you can really do is wait it out and if your period is a no-show, take another test.

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I am in my mid-20’s and these symptoms have been occurring since my mid to late teens. My mother and sister also experience them but not nearly to the severity that I do. I mentioned everything to my doctor and he said that I likely have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and left it at that. My symptoms vary in severity, I can go through a month where I have diarrhea every day and then a month where it is rare.

I AM going to bring this up again with my doctor and push to have it looked into but in the mean time I am curious of other opinions? It this just IBS in your opinion, what about lactose sensitivity, crohns, celiac? Anyone want to offer their input?

And please…no responses saying “Go get that looked at” that is already the plan.

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Answer by geek_girl_JW
Hi Jessica, the bad thing with these symptoms can be narrowing it down to a definite diagnosis, since these are symptoms of quite a few intestinal disorders. Start a journal and write down both what you eat and all your symptoms after eating. This will be useful to take to the doctor. Also google “allergy elimination diet” and give that a try. Stick with it even though it might be tough, but it will be worth it. I’m betting you have lactose intolerance, I think that’s the most common food issue there is.

I had similar troubles once, and it turned out I had ovarian cancer! I’m not trying to scare you, I’m just saying women especially should never ignore symptoms like these. But don’t worry over it, since it runs in your family, I really think it’s a food issue in your case.

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So I decided not to take the pill for the month of October, so my period could reset itself. Well, I didn’t get my period, and I took another pg test and it was faintly positive. Took another one a week later, same thing. Then took another one a week later, and it was positive.

So I make my appt with my OBGYN, and today, He told me that I am 4-5 weeks pregnant…probably 18 weeks. If you can imagine, I almost hit the floor.

I had no symptoms, no sickness or anything. I did gain some weight, because I havent been able to go to the gym b/c i hurt my leg over the summer; and I have been eating like a pig at times, but I thought it was coincidental. So now I’m thinking back to all of the symptoms that I mistakened for my irritable bowel syndrome. The constipation, heartburn and i thought I was having gas movements and bloating, not knowing it’s my baby moving in there. The urination was normal because I drink alot of water anyways, so I did not think anything about that. And I am showing a little bit, but I thought it was bloating from my IBS. It is very normal for me to bloat up b/c of constipation and gas. I also had acne, but that is also a result of my stomach problems.

I hope my baby is ok..I am praying to God that everything is ok. I ate some sushi over the summer and had a few drinks back in august and september…nothing too much, just a few mixed drinks and a few beers at some BBQs…and I took my birth control while pregnant and I’m just picking my brain like I hope I didn’t do anything to jeopardize the health of my baby. I take vitamins everyday, and I have good eating habits.

I’m 25, and my boyfriend is 25 as well. My boyfriend is excited, and his family is excited. I haven’t told my family, I just hope they will be able to cope with this. I just started a new job, and I am about to graduate with my 2nd Master’s degree (around the time I am due). My bf will be finished with his degree in May 2010, and he is up for a promotion at his job too. I guess all of this happened for a reason, as so many blessings have just happened in the past 2 weeks.

I have my first ultra sound next monday, and I will find out the due date, and the sex of the baby. I am still in shock. I hope I haven’t been rambling on, I’m just so shocked about this, and needed to share my story.
Thanks for all of the support..i have seen the show “i didn’t know i was pregnant” and would have never guessed i would be one of those women who didnt show any symptoms. Im just thankful that I didn’t have any sickness. My Dr. said that the baby’s heart rate sounds good and the baby was moving yesterday, and I could hear it. So what i thought was gas is my baby..and it does move alot! It’s weird because since we have been telling ppl, i am starting to show even more, OVERNIGHT!

Yesterday i got a few blood tests, to test for HIV, down syndrome and all of that, and the next three weeks I will be going back a few times to get more tests done. I will keep everyone posted, and let you know how my ultra sound goes on Monday!!!

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Answer by Welcome Eden Quade! 4/21/2009
Wow! lol sounds like you got alot goin on for you huh! Imagine.. “Hey mom I’m pregnant!” “Really? How far along??” “Oh not too far just 3 and half months!” “Second trimester already?! What happened to the first one!?” lol anywho I really hope you have the best of luck with this. That’s a crazy story and I’d be wanting my doctors to do all kinds of tests, extra ultrasounds (especially since he said it was normal for that to happen) and everything to make sure that baby is ok. Because it inst just the alcohol that could harm him (and sushi is fine btw.. ppl often get the wrong idea… its the RAW fish that is bad… i love sushi and eat it all the time) its the birth control u were on too… get everything checked out.. dont overlook a THING

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Answer by thetruth
I imagine they had a proper test to be diagnosed with Diverticulitis, to be diagnosed they must find the small pouches in the lining of the colon, or large intestine (each pouch is called a diverticulum).
When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Now…Doctors are not certain what causes diverticula to become inflamed, could the lactose be related to causing inflammation? and once they stopped consuming products with lactose their symptoms got better? is it possible they still have it? and is just not causing any problems right now?
Is a valid question….I would look further in to it, there might be a connection.
Good Luck!

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Answer by Scooter
I am so sorry about this. Having lost a dearly loved pet to cancer I know how terrible this is. Unfortunately, my dog lived less than a week after his diagnoses because his cancer was so advanced. I want to stress that his was NOT lung cancer but lympho sarcoma so don’t judge your situation by mine. As long as your baby still has quality of life then he has hope. And I can tell that he has very loving and caring humans that will do everything they can for him. Sometimes the only thing we have left to do is to ease their suffering but I do wish you the best of luck. I don’t have any answers but wanted to say that you will all be in my prayers. I hope you get good news from the specialists.

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I recently decided to try to eat healthier. I’ve been eating special k with milk for breakfast, cheese and crackers for lunch, an apple for a snack, and various dinner entrees, then ice cream for dessert. i am slightly lactose intolerant, and i’ve been getting sick a lot more frequently.

i’m confused whether my bloating is from eating more fruit, being lactose intolerant, possibly irritable bowel syndrome, or just from PMS. is this something i should wait out, or should i see a doctor?- what would a doctor be able to do for me?
i have eaten ice cream for dessert my whole life, that is nothing new. so only the cheese and crackers would be effecting my lactose intolerance

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Answer by Huadong
I am currently breastfeeding a 7 week old. When my milk first came in, baby was VERY gassy. She would scream every waking hour! The only time she didn’t squeal, wail, and bunch up was when we swaddled her tightly with a ziploc full of warm water against her tummy. (A baby safe heating pad) At about 2 weeks, my lactation consultant changed her diaper and suggested I cut out dairy and soy from my diet. (I’m not sure what she saw in my daughter’s poopy). I began to see improvement in about 3 days and after 2 weeks all symptoms were gone. The consultant suggested that I wait 3 weeks, and then slowly start adding soy back into my diet to see if soy caused a reaction in baby. Apparently, the proteins in cow’s milk and soy are very similar, and can cause extreme gas and cramping if baby has an allergy or sensitivity. The consultant also made a point of telling me that it was a sensitivity to protein and NOT lactose intolerance. Lactose is naturally present in breast milk whether mom eats dairy or not. Luckily, my pediatrician says that most babies outgrow the sensitivity between 6 months and 1 year. Until then, read those labels!

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Answer by syl c.
Why would anyone treat IBS with powerful painkillers that mask the underlying problem? You need to see a different dr an gastroenterologist who specalizes in this condition. You need to treat the problem not the side effects that associate with this or any other inflammation of the intestines. Your problem is just geting worse because the painkillers are enabling the condition to flourish. See a specialist and get tests done in order to get proper treatment and the correct medications. Good luck.

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Answer by Peach
You have to completely change your diet in order for you to not have as bad of pains.

I have ibs. but i eat really healthy. i’m talking organic fruit, vegtables; start your day with a glass of prune juice.

stay away from greasy foods like pizza.

drink tons of water.

i know it sucks. and i still have bad tummy ache days, but eating better will help A LOT.

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response from Perry
Hmm, doctors, only some limited understanding of IBS and what verursacht.So often reject patients, malingerers or hypochondriacs, which is similar to any IBS sufferer you say is nonsense! “The only way for the diagnosis of IBS is to other diseases such as exclus Coliac, colitis, etc. etc.Ein will go through real: -1 / blood test2 / Ultraschall3/Colonoscopy4/Barium Xray5 patient Familiengeschichte.Viele / IBS most medicines are ineffective or only Zeitraum.Was briefly see. sounds when you need to go on holiday (relief of symptoms) in the field as it is without doubt a direct link between stress and symptoms IBS.Ihre sound right for IBS, but if you do not have with colonoscopy, but you should! Try to stay away from dairy foods as a cause sein.Wenn to a doctor / GP who listen to you, you can see things are under control, so that finally herausgefunden.Good Luck!

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