Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Hi, I'm not sure if this is appropriate here or not, and I apologize if not. I've been dealing with some rather strange problems for the past five years, off and on, and as it's intensified lately, I'm simply trying to find some answers or information from any resourse available. That said, I'm 28, male, non-drinker, former smoker, (and non- hypochondriac!). In August, I developed a dull ache in my left side, along with sporadic back pain, gas/gas pains, painless muscle spasms, floating stools, achy joints, glossitis, and fatigue. No nausea,vomitting, or jaundice, but I do notice that fattier foods seem to aggravate the problem (causing sharper abdominal pains and general sick feeling). I've also had a couple of experiences feeling faint/dizzy due to possible low blood sugar. My doctor immediately ordered a Spiral CT scan w/contrast and amylase/lipase blood tests. Everything came back clean/normal. A hepititis and stool test (for parasitic infection) came back clean as well. In addition, about five years ago, I had the exact same left-sided abdominal pain and some back pain (not quite as bad as it is now), went to my then-doctor who ordered an upper GI w/barium, came back clean, and he put me on Prilosec. It kind of helped the heart burn, but not the pain, which eventually seemed to go away on it's own, with an occasional flare-up. I wonder if this is possibly related. My doctor is stumped, and has sent me to a gastro doctor, my appt in a few weeks. For now, trying to collect as much info as I can, and I have learned that my symptoms (includ. the floating stool & muscle spasms are evidence of malabsorption of nutrients and fats),pain, etc. are all linked to chronic pancreatitis. Also found out that if I've in fact been experiencing mild discomfort on/off due to this condition over the past five years when it began, neither the lipase/amylase levels or CT Scan would necessarily show much. For anyone experienced with this, any suggestions on what tests to pursue? Any input or suggestions would be great. Again, I'm just trying to become educated, as it's kind of difficult to do much else when your doctor basically throws his hands up in the air! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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