possible viral infection or what? - General Health Message Board

RainyNight · 04-01-2008, 08:30 PM

Hi ya'll I was wondering if any one might have any insight as to what might be the cause of my symptoms for the past 3 weeks or so. Sorry is TMI but I am miserable. Every single time I eat anything, approx. 20 minutes or so later I am stricken with that horrible pain and cramping assosiated with diarreah, but nothing EVER happens. Its just that pain. There is not a pepto or malox or any type of gas reliever that I have tried yet that has been able to help me. I don't know what else to try. I have gotten so tired of it that I try not to eat more then just a couple of crackers through out the day just because I don't want to have that pain. I have lost weight because I cannot take it. It's especially hard when I have to deal with it at work. Another thing I have noticed is I have an excess amount of saliva too, much more then usual. I don't have insurance and really can't see the doctor right now. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

dancergal19 · 04-02-2008, 07:53 AM

You could possibly be lactose intolerant. That's the only thing I could think of. Do you any type of dairy with most meals? I am lactose intolerant and have the same symptoms when I eat dairy. To prevent it I use lactaid pills whenever I eat dairy. Try cutting out any and all dairy for a couple of days and see if it makes a difference.