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I was just wondering if anyone else has trouble with pain in the lower abdomen when it is touched. I am used to the normal abdominal pain when the d is really bad (all the time) but for about the last 4 weeks my lower stomach is extremely sensitve to touch. I have two little dogs and when they climb up me it feels like someone is sticking a knife in my stomach.
Thanks
Sharon
Is pain to the touch normal in lower abdomen
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Sharon,
You say "lower abdomen", but then you say "lower stomach", which is in an upper abdomen location. If you truly mean lower abdomen, (near the pelvic area), I'm not sure that pain there is common, but I had major pain there when I was reacting, because my bloated guts would put so much pressure on everything, that even my bladder hurt, and it had very limited capacity. Also, when any adhesions are present, bloating can really escalate the pain.
Pain in the upper abdomen, (just under the rib cage), can be associated with gallbladder disease, especially if it occurs soon after eating a meal that contains fat. When that is the problem, the pain will usually fade away several hours later, after the chyme, (partially digested food leaving the stomach), clears the upper part of the duodenum. Pain in the lower left quadrant is usually associated with diverticulitis, and pain in the lower right quadrant can be due to either an inflamed appendix, or an IBD.
A type of pain that I often experienced was just under my navel. If felt as if something were pulling against my umbilical cord, and I would describe it as a sharp, stabbing pain. I always assumed that it was due to the bloating putting pressure in sensitive places.
If you're not experiencing any bloating, though, as Celie says, it might not be a bad idea to check with your doctor.
Tex
You say "lower abdomen", but then you say "lower stomach", which is in an upper abdomen location. If you truly mean lower abdomen, (near the pelvic area), I'm not sure that pain there is common, but I had major pain there when I was reacting, because my bloated guts would put so much pressure on everything, that even my bladder hurt, and it had very limited capacity. Also, when any adhesions are present, bloating can really escalate the pain.
Pain in the upper abdomen, (just under the rib cage), can be associated with gallbladder disease, especially if it occurs soon after eating a meal that contains fat. When that is the problem, the pain will usually fade away several hours later, after the chyme, (partially digested food leaving the stomach), clears the upper part of the duodenum. Pain in the lower left quadrant is usually associated with diverticulitis, and pain in the lower right quadrant can be due to either an inflamed appendix, or an IBD.
A type of pain that I often experienced was just under my navel. If felt as if something were pulling against my umbilical cord, and I would describe it as a sharp, stabbing pain. I always assumed that it was due to the bloating putting pressure in sensitive places.
If you're not experiencing any bloating, though, as Celie says, it might not be a bad idea to check with your doctor.Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Sharon,
Like Tex, I need to know more specifically where your pain is. I have a chronic pelvic pain that, at the moment, is in my left lower quadrant. A knife stabbing that area is a good analogy for the pain I get there. It is a deep, nerve-like pain that can radiate from that area somewhat.
So to answer your question, I do have some pretty nasty chronic pain. In fact, at my doctor's appointment Thursday I am going to talk to him about a little exploratory surgery in that location. If have LC, but I find it hard to believe that the LC is causing that kind of pain as I have not run across another on this board who shares this symptom (i.e. by location on my body and intensity).
Rich
Like Tex, I need to know more specifically where your pain is. I have a chronic pelvic pain that, at the moment, is in my left lower quadrant. A knife stabbing that area is a good analogy for the pain I get there. It is a deep, nerve-like pain that can radiate from that area somewhat.
So to answer your question, I do have some pretty nasty chronic pain. In fact, at my doctor's appointment Thursday I am going to talk to him about a little exploratory surgery in that location. If have LC, but I find it hard to believe that the LC is causing that kind of pain as I have not run across another on this board who shares this symptom (i.e. by location on my body and intensity).
Rich
"It's not what I believe. It's what I can prove." - A Few Good Men
I have pain all day in my colon....and yes, at times, I do get pain like you describe.
I know it will go away, just stay away from foods that are making you more sick.
Mine is caused from a bad reaction to eating mushrooms, and it will take a while ( days or maybe weeks) for the pain to go away.
However, if you are having D alot everyday, you could be abcessed inside and need antibiotics. If you don't have blood in your stool, I am sure your pain will go away eventually. Otherwise, you need to see a Dr.
I hope you feel better soon,
karen
I know it will go away, just stay away from foods that are making you more sick.
Mine is caused from a bad reaction to eating mushrooms, and it will take a while ( days or maybe weeks) for the pain to go away.
However, if you are having D alot everyday, you could be abcessed inside and need antibiotics. If you don't have blood in your stool, I am sure your pain will go away eventually. Otherwise, you need to see a Dr.
I hope you feel better soon,
karen
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Hi Sharon, I'm sorry your are experiencing pain. There have been several times where my abdomen has been sensitive to pressure and this was usually when I was reacting to a food that I should not have eaten. Watch your temperature, if you running a fever eith this pain be sure to check with your doctor
I hope you feel better soon
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I hope you feel better soon
--Joe
Joe
Yes, you can have pain in the lower abdomen, which intensifies if you touch it, particularly when the food is passing into the colon, when you have bloating, or when you have eaten foods rich in fiber. Although everybody's pain is different, and then the pain itself can change over time, it is not at all uncommon with MC, I have had it for a year now.
My pain is from my navel down more so close to my navel. I seem to stay bloated as my diet is just now getting under control. I pass blood occasionally (now is one of those times) but usually just for 2-4 days and then it is just the d again.
Thanks for all your help and I will watch my temperature also. My gallbladder is supposed to be good according the the hydascan with Ct. It is supposed to be working at 98% which is pretty good. Before I was diagnosed my sister kept telling me I just needed my gallbaldder out and I would be fine. (Boy was she wrong
).
Thanks again
Sharon
Thanks for all your help and I will watch my temperature also. My gallbladder is supposed to be good according the the hydascan with Ct. It is supposed to be working at 98% which is pretty good. Before I was diagnosed my sister kept telling me I just needed my gallbaldder out and I would be fine. (Boy was she wrong
).Thanks again
Sharon
Sharon,
It sounds as though the pain you are referring to is very similar to the pain that I experienced when I was bloated, (which was most of the time).
Wow! You've got a great gallbladder, for someone with MC.
Of course, MC does not involve blood in the stool as a symptom, (unlike the other IBDs), but unfortunately, the raging D that it causes, often results in hemorrhoids, for many of us.
If the 'roids are external, or inflammation where the sun don't shine is a problem, please refer to this thread for relief:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... aboon+butt
Tex
It sounds as though the pain you are referring to is very similar to the pain that I experienced when I was bloated, (which was most of the time).
Wow! You've got a great gallbladder, for someone with MC.
Of course, MC does not involve blood in the stool as a symptom, (unlike the other IBDs), but unfortunately, the raging D that it causes, often results in hemorrhoids, for many of us.
If the 'roids are external, or inflammation where the sun don't shine is a problem, please refer to this thread for relief:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... aboon+butt
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Tex,
Thanks for the advise. I am grateful my gallbadder is so good! I did have trouble with the 'roids and fisures right after my hysterectomy and my ob rx me Protosol-HC and it worked pretty good. My d was so bad after my hysterectomy probably from the pain medicine (percacet and motrin 800mg). I will keep in mind the zinc oxyside too because it took a looooong time to feel better from the 'roids!!!!
Sharon
Thanks for the advise. I am grateful my gallbadder is so good! I did have trouble with the 'roids and fisures right after my hysterectomy and my ob rx me Protosol-HC and it worked pretty good. My d was so bad after my hysterectomy probably from the pain medicine (percacet and motrin 800mg). I will keep in mind the zinc oxyside too because it took a looooong time to feel better from the 'roids!!!!
Sharon