Advice Please

[supermo]

Hi

I am new to this and hope someone may recognise any of my symptoms or situation.
I am a type 1 diabetic taking insulin and various other medications and for the past 8 months have been really unwell with stomach cramps, pains, bloating etc. I have had problems in the past with constipation and they diagnosed with IBS and gave me Mebeverine which i never really found that helpful. In Sep 2011 I was really unwell with glandulafever which then led to my current problems. I regularly suffer with haemorroids and pain when passing motions and sometimes blood. I have had various tests done, Endoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Ultrasound and MRI Bowel study.
I went to my doctor (no.3) yesterday and he tells me the Endoscopy showed gastritis, the MRI showed a slight back up of faeces and the flexible sigmoidoscopy was stopped due to it being extremely painful and uncomfortable. He seems to think i just have IBS but it feels more than that??? I have alot of spider Nevi marks so he is now going to carry out a more in depth ultrasound of my liver, vessels and nerves.
I take alot of medication as I have had a full hysterectomy 8 years ago, aged 30. Statins & Insulin for my diabetes and now he has prescribed Amitriptyline 20mg, domperidone 10mg and movicol. I did try Metroclopramide but had some adverse reactions to this. I have also tried a gluten free diet to rule out Coeliac Disease.
I am really struggling with the pain, discomfort, tiredness, feelings of bad tastes in my mouth, bloated and generally horrible on a daily basis. It really is affecting me and i really desperately would like a clear diganosis. Please help if you can ??

 

[Dazzafarr]

Is the taste in your mouth a metalic taste?
A metalic taste Unfortunatley can be linked to many different diseases.
This is also a symtom of diabetes which will make it hard for doctors to associate that specific symptom with another disease.
Some GI diseases are linked to diabetes as well as other diseases.
I would highly suggest you contact your doctor for varied tests.
I replied to your other post with tests which usually identify a GI disease and in some cases, other diseases.
I know its easier said than done, but try relax through this and don't panic.
I am in the same situation as you "undiagnosed for over 10 years" only started searching last 4 years.
It's a long process so you need to keep your head together at all costs.
Let us know how you go

 

[supermo]

Thanks for your advice. The problem with diabetes is there are so many things linked to this complaint. I have been diabetic for over 30 years now but really beginning to suffer, had cataracts removed last year at age 37 !!
I just yearn to be pain free and return to work and a 'normal' life soon.
My doctor just said I will probably never be 100% again but possible 75%, who knows !!!
Frustrating not knowing what painkillers to take as paracetamol doesn't do anything but then haven't found anything as yet that does.
Hope all works out for you

 

[Dazzafarr]

Diabetes like other diseases is usually degenerative meaning it only gets worse as you age.
My dad has type 2 and was told to really get his act together with his diet or he will require insulin.
My dad has changed his diet to a healthy diet and is resuming life quite well.
You have had diabetes a lot longer so it's a different situation with implications.
See your doctor as soon as you can to try find a path to management or detection.
See a doctor who is willing to spend more than 5 minutes with u.
If a doctor try's to cut u short, see one who will spend the time and manage your situation.