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Hey guys... Not yet had my colonoscopy done, and im just wondering... do any of you experience upper abdominal pain? And a seemingly harder time breathing while laying down ?
A common symptom..?
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Your profile doesn't indicate any meds that you are taking or if you have a diagnosis, so I am assuming that you are not yet diagnosed and the scope will be the first step in your process.
If it is crohn's, your pain could literally be anywhere from your mouth to your butt. Lower right abdominal is normally the first, but I certainly did get upper abdominal pain. I periodically still do. Turns out I have a hiatal hernia, and I do get pain from that. You may also have a build up or slow passage of bowel gasses. These can also cause pain, and can make your breathing more uncomfortable. Are you getting distended or bloated when you have difficulty breathing? Are you noticing a change in how you pass gas? Is it time of day or food related? While you are waiting for your scope, you may want to start keeping a food journal (what you eat, when you eat, approx amounts), and tracking what happens when you void your bowels. It could help your docs out a lot. Best wishes that your case is easily resolved.
If it is crohn's, your pain could literally be anywhere from your mouth to your butt. Lower right abdominal is normally the first, but I certainly did get upper abdominal pain. I periodically still do. Turns out I have a hiatal hernia, and I do get pain from that. You may also have a build up or slow passage of bowel gasses. These can also cause pain, and can make your breathing more uncomfortable. Are you getting distended or bloated when you have difficulty breathing? Are you noticing a change in how you pass gas? Is it time of day or food related? While you are waiting for your scope, you may want to start keeping a food journal (what you eat, when you eat, approx amounts), and tracking what happens when you void your bowels. It could help your docs out a lot. Best wishes that your case is easily resolved.
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Hey Ryan,
Good luck with the tests, they're enjoyable
. No, in all reality i do hope they can find definitive answers for you. Yes, i get pain, but like stated above- i was also dx'd with acid reflux and informed i too have a hiatal hernia....ugh. Best of luck to you! -hugs-
Good luck with the tests, they're enjoyable
. No, in all reality i do hope they can find definitive answers for you. Yes, i get pain, but like stated above- i was also dx'd with acid reflux and informed i too have a hiatal hernia....ugh. Best of luck to you! -hugs-Similar threads
