Multiple symptoms, research, tests, still no answer

[Epeaf]

Wow, thats baffling lol, are you taking any medications, what allergies do you have and have you been through any recent surgeries? In some cases, you can become allergic to medications no matter how long you've been on them, and allergies could contradict something the doctors haven't realized about you yet, and also there are a small portion of people who experience pain like you have, surgeons, though rarely, do forget some of the medical equipment.

[*Versailles*]

Hi Epeaf,

Thanks for your response. I am taking medications. I take a multivitamin daily, along with 30 mg. of Adderall, 150 mg. Lamictal, 150 mg. Effexor, and 75 mcg. Levothyroxine.

I have been taking the Adderall for about a year now, have been at the full dose of Effexor and the full dose of Lamictal for about six months. The Levothyroxine I've been on for about two years.

My psych actually had me ease off of the meds for a couple weeks when I first started having problems to see if they could be causing any problems. I didn't feel even a little better while off of them..and actually felt better being back on them.

I had an allergy test in July. They did find some skin allergies, but no food allergies. They tested for over 300 different things. I have been just treating the symptoms of the allergies with occasional Benadryl. I do not take meds like Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, or others. They usually give me migraines, and none of them will work, so I just take Benadryl when needed (usually only about once or twice a week).

I don't believe something could have been left in from the surgery because the last surgery I had (Laprascopic Gallbladder removal) was about a year ago, and these symptoms just started a couple months ago. I'm not sure if it can act that way or not...but if nothing else shows, I could have an xray just to make sure.

A lot of people tell me it is just in my head...but I know that if it was in my head, I wouldn't have a fever, or have the sharp, debilitating pain that I've been having. I really hope I can figure something out at my next appointment.

Thanks again for the response,
Take Care,
-Vers

[huffnpuff]

I think you should have the endoscopy, that might solve the problem. My sister and also my brother-in-law had the type of pain you are describing. During the endoscopy they do a snip for a biopsy testing for the H-Pylori bacteria. My brother-in-law, it turned out, had an ulcer the size of a small crater, and my sister also tested positive. A short duration of antibiotic therapy cleared both up. The brother-in-law, however, is going to have to take Protonix for life, to keep it under control. Best of luck to you - since the endoscopy is being considered, I hope it gives you some results.