Getting SMALLER?

[The Comeback Kid]

Hey guys,

About 3-3.5 weeks ago, I started having some sort of stomach cramps (still going on today). There is no diarreha or nausea, but I do feel the cramps (it feels like it's filled with gas, so it's like a gas pain).

My doctor (went this past Monday) is treating it like Lactose Intolerance, so I'm drinking lactated milk and OJ to replace regular milk. Unfortunately, this, along with pills I've taken, have not really taken care of it. Chances are, I may go in for some lab tests in a week or two to see what it is (if this stomach thing doesn't end).

Socially (and the reason I'm writing this here) is that I have lost 6 pounds within these past three weeks. This is chiefly due to a bit of a loss in appetite, which is caused by a "gas pain-stomach cramp" popping up during a meal. Also, some of my friends can see the 6 less pounds and I think I'm losing a little bit of muscle from it (I'm becoming a little skinnier). With girls, this can't be a good thing lol. In fact, I've been wearing my Varisty jacket a bit (it's like 30 degrees where I am), which adds some bulk and hides the 6-pound loss (I'm not that big size-wise to begin with...I'm 5'6 and about 130-135 pounds normally).

No one knows about this though - like people in school. It doesn't even happen as often in school. My parents know about it though, and that's fine.

Anything I can do - I'll probably need those lab tests? Just looking for insight here.

 

[Damian]

If you went traveling or ate something suspicious, it's very possible that you've contracted a parasite. Best to have your doctor take a look and get a second opinion.

-Damian

 

[The Comeback Kid]

Originally posted by Damian
If you went traveling or ate something suspicious, it's very possible that you've contracted a parasite. Best to have your doctor take a look and get a second opinion.

-Damian

Not a bad guess - I looked it up and it would make sense.

However, my mom (who paid more attention) told me that the doctor said he would have felt the parasite if there was one. Also, I don't have some of the symptoms that do go along with a parasite.

Some of the things though are true, but my doctor and my parents don't think that's what it is. We'll see.

 

[English_Bloke]

Ok, I understand you - same happened to me after I came off a school trip to asia. It turned out to not be anything after a **** load of tests, just stress.

Anxiety/Stress - if you get caught up on girls and get stressed by trying to be a DJ or w/e than often what you feel affects your body. Not saying you are - but the way you think can change alot.

Parasites - Kinda hard to get unless you've been somewhere like far east, generally they make all of you feel bad. Only way to find one is to get tested - blood sample.

Its more likely you overdosed on coke or something and your stomach is pissed at you. You may have acid reflux or that stuff, so try zantec - all round that stuff helps.

 

[The Comeback Kid]

We'll see - I'm going to another doctor today (yes, it's Christmas...luckily, I'm not Catholic lol). I'll see what he says and if necessary, go for a couple of tests.

This thing kept me up at least an hour last night at 3 AM, so hopefully I know what it is soon.

 

[The Comeback Kid]

I saw the doctor today and I just gotta go in for a blood sample at some lab in a few days. They also want some other small things, but nothing major. If these tests show nothing or the docs can't figure it out, then I go to a GI specialist, who, with the info we already have, can figure out what it is.

However, for the time being, I am on a "bland" diet (as the doctor said) for a few days probably, so I can't have anything real acidic or anything that would probably make my stomach pains come back. I also got some Pepsid AC, which should help.

 

[shiningshadow]

Focus more on your health than girls, ok?

 

[The Comeback Kid]

Originally posted by shiningshadow
Focus more on your health than girls, ok?

I'm hoping that's a joke (I know someone else mentioned it before too).

This did not happen because of girls in any way. This just kinda started 3-3.5 weeks ago (something like that). I've dropped quite a bit of weight because of it, and I am pretty light to begin with, so that's not real good. Also, I have a lot of restless nights and can't eat as much as I usually do (stomach cramp). Finally, I get some sort of light fever (100) some nights.

I went for some tests and some kind of X-Ray today. I do not have phemonia (sp) - the doctor thought that could be it. The blood sample I gave has to be analyzed and maybe some info will come from that.

 

[1life]

Hey dude, I was feeling just like you this summer and the doctors didn't know what it was and took some time to realize it was the Crohn's Disease.

It is not a serious disease but it just sucks to have it you know...Just hope you will get better bro, and keep us updated.

 

[golfguy]

I wouldn't worry about it. How are you going to gain weight super fast. It's about the only way you'll look bigger.

 

[B-Lemond]

H&F

 

[The Comeback Kid]

My bad on not updating those who said they wanted to know what is happening.

First, I dunno what H&F means - is it a different forum (Health and Fitness)?

Anyway, every test the doctors performed (included an upper endoscophy where they stick the tube down your throat) has come back negative so far - there are still a few more results the doctors need to get. However, I feel a lot better than a week and a half ago since the GI Specialist (the one who performed the tube test) gave me some pills/medicine that really seem to be working.

I dunno if I mentioned this before, but I can't return to running with the track team until I get my weight/muscle back up (remember, I lost 15+ pounds). There was some blood thing, I dunno what it really is, but two weeks ago, the number was 71. Right now, it's around 30-31. The normal for this thing is lower than 20, so I'm getting back down.

I feel better than before for sure - school hasn't been bad at all and once I return to my norm weight and this thing is out of my system completely, I'll be 100% again.

BTW, the GI specialist doesn't know exactly what, if anything caused it, but she said it's probably a prolonged stomach virus that's getting out of my system.

 

[danro]

Just try eating healthier and getting more sleep if that doesn't work out I hope the doctor can help you out.