rugger 5 Posted October 13, 2021 I've posted before about this issue, but I feel worse. I have had right side upper abdominal pain and upper back pain also right side for over 3 months and counting. Last 6 weeks heartburn has joined the party. I’m absolutely convinced that I have pancreatic issues. I’ve had an aunt and uncle pass from pancan in their 60’s and 70’s…I’m 52. I went to emerg 3 months ago for the issue, they did blood work and all was good. No need for further testing, probably muscular. It’s not getting better! Saw my doc last Wednesday and he said he’s not worried about me, but will send me for an MRI to put my mind at ease. I’ve seen Marc’s response to his experience with people with pancan and it seems to come on fast which tells me I’m okay. However what if my issue has taken longer to get worse? Not functioning well right now. Who knows when I’ll be scheduled for an mri. Please help me rationalize my issues. Rugger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted October 15, 2021 Hey there, I deal with abdominal pain too. I am told it is a symptom of withdrawal from my medications. Have you gone through withdrawal? I'm not sure what else to say. Sorry you're dealing with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug97 19 Posted October 15, 2021 I often say to myself that if my doc's not worried, then I'm not going to worry. It helps - a little! A couple of years ago I too had severe upper abdominal pain, and was worried about pancreatitis. Turned out to be muscular and it went away eventually. Has your doc considered gallstones? My mother had this, and was cured. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rugger 5 Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks for the words of encouragement. Don’t think meds are the issue as nothing has changed for a while. Keep trying to tell myself that after 3 months my symptoms would be a lot worse if it was pancan. It’s just the what if?…as usual. I know I need to change my thinking unfortunately it’s all I think about. Really starting to effect my quality of life. I just cancelled an outdoor trip with my buddies out of fear from this. I really hope I can get the MRI scheduled sooner rather than later, so I can try to return to “normal” life! Thanks Rugger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, rugger said: Thanks for the words of encouragement. Don’t think meds are the issue as nothing has changed for a while. Keep trying to tell myself that after 3 months my symptoms would be a lot worse if it was pancan. It’s just the what if?…as usual. I know I need to change my thinking unfortunately it’s all I think about. Really starting to effect my quality of life. I just cancelled an outdoor trip with my buddies out of fear from this. I really hope I can get the MRI scheduled sooner rather than later, so I can try to return to “normal” life! Thanks Rugger It shouldn't get so bad that you are cancelling activities. That's not good for your well-being, outside of everything else. Muscle pain can come in and linger. I often have issues with my shoulder and neck that can linger if I don't stretch....it was from sleeping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug97 19 Posted October 15, 2021 I agree, exercise is good for proving to yourself that you're fitter and stronger than you thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrightPhoenix 78 Posted October 16, 2021 You're still in your 50s, I know you've heard it before but you're still too young for that. It does sound like it's muscular/muscoskeletal or mechanical. Has your doctor ever recommended you to a physical therapist? They can help you nail down that abdominal issue - I've been having some upper abdominal discomfort and I think it's mostly self-inflicted for me because I'm sitting so much and slouching as well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
