Chronic right side pain

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Sarah12
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by Sarah12 on Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:39 am

Chronic right side pain

Hi,
I have had a problem with lower right side pain for about 6 years now. It has some link to periods starting mid cycle and at it's worst when I have my period. It can feel like a sharp cramp there or like something is swollen/about to burst or burning pain.I can't lie on my right side when I have it and it can wake me and keep me awake. During my period I am a little more prone to diarrhoea but that is the only time bar a few severe episodes a year. These occur if I have oily or creamy food usually if I was out for a meal as the food may have been too rich. If this happens I end up feeling very irritated and sore all the way through me and can end up with a little bleeding. I saw a gynae who said it was IBS and prescribed buscopan. This did nothing for me.I have low iron/B12/vit D. At a loss as to what it is.

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Julie Thompson
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by Julie Thompson on Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:34 pm

Re: Chronic right side pain

Hi Sarah12

For a diagnosis of IBS specific tests would need to be completed before that diagnosis can be given and it is essential that the tests are done to make sure that you are not having symptoms because of another cause.

I would advise you to check you have had tests to exclude other causes of symptoms:

Please see here

https://www.theibsnetwork.org/have-i-go ... hing-else/

Another test that should be done is a test for coeliac disease, as symptoms can be similar to IBS - you need to be eating gluten (wheat, barley and rye - pasta, bread, wheat-based breakfast cereals) for at least six weeks before the test. Eating gluten is important is so that the test can identify coeliac antibodies in your blood. Do not change your diet before you go to your GP. Low levels of iron and B12 can be a dietary deficiency, particularly with the vegan diet, but if you eat animal products and red meat the cause of low levels needs to be investigated and low levels should not be assumed to be dietary without assessment with a dietitian. Vitamin D is commonly low in many people in the UK, dietitians advise all people to have a vitamin D over the counter tablet during winter months, and if your level is quite low, it needs replacing, as deficiency can result in abdominal pain. I would advise you to go to your GP.
I hope this helps
Julie Thompson
Gastroenterology Specialist Dietitian - BSc (Hons) Dietetics

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... ompson.php

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