I was hoping I could get some suggestions from anyone has experienced similiar symptoms. I've been to see a doctor many times, but my symptoms seem to be getting worse. I'm a 29 year old male in ok health. I'm 5' 9 and about 180 lbs. Here is my story. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Since my junior year in college(2001), I have suffered what I consider to be mild - moderate stomach discomfort. I was a pretty moderate drinker in college and believe I may have done some damage that hasn't cleared up. Today I drink socially, maybe 1-3 nights a month with friends and family, but only beer. In any case, I my symptoms seem to be progressively getting worse, which has caused great health related anxiety and also difficulty doing daily tasks or enjoying life for that matter. I have been seeing a GP for about a year now with no success despite a number of tests. My latest CT scan came back normal, but something is obviously wrong with me. Symptoms are as follows.
Lower abdominal pressure. It is awful when I first wake up in the morning, gets better in the afternoon and then comes back with a vengance again at night. If I press below and to the left of my belly button, I can feel pressure and discomfort. Its been so long now, I wouldn't know what normal feels like.
Nausea, which is mild, but basically ruins my appetite. I basically eat because I have to. I can't tell you the last time I actually enjoyed a meal or craved a food for that matter.
Bloating, which is there almost constantly. I'm not overweight, but you would think I am to look at my stomach.
Stomach palpitations, which are there almost constantly. They move up into my neck sometimes.
Moving abdominal pain. The pain is mild, but it is there and a distraction.
I also have some breathing issues, which I can only describe as somewhat labored breathing. I seem to focus on it sometimes and my throat gets tight. I almost feel like I can't get a good breath. I also get stomach / chest cramps and pain. My shoulders and neck are almost always sore. This is more recent say 6 months or so.
It has almost been 9 years to the day that this all started and I feel like it is getting worse. I'll never forget the night I started feeling this way. I went from one minute being invincible, to the next feeling like an old man.
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