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(Message started by: Carl_D on Aug 29^th, 2004, 2:46am)

Title: What does this mean?
Post by Carl_D on Aug 29^th, 2004, 2:46am

Sharp, sudden piercing stab pains in the mid-right torso.
Is that the liver saying thanks for all the medicine?

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Charlie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 3:36am

Well Carl. Here's hoping it was a one in a time thing.

Mid right torso can also mean gallbladder or appendix. In those cases the pain tends to stick around though.

This braindamaged mob will likely have some better answers.

Hang in Carl.

Charlie

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Jonny on Aug 29^th, 2004, 9:18am

Your pregnant

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by don on Aug 29^th, 2004, 9:43am

If it's your appendix get it checked.

Dont find out the way I did.

BOOM!

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by IndianaJohn on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:28am

Lower right torso would be your appendix. Mid right or upper right could mean liver/gall bladder. If it doesn't go away, you night want to get it checked.

Hope your getting some relief.

John

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by BobG on Aug 29^th, 2004, 11:16am

An appendix going south can feel like a stomach ache for a couple of days. Then it suddenly moves to the right. At that point you're in trouuble. Have it checked now. otherwise you'll have to hail a cab at 3am to take your to the hospital.
I think there is some kind of law that says medical emergencies can only happen at 3am on Sunday mornings.

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Carl_D on Aug 29^th, 2004, 12:05pm

If it gets any worse or more persistent, I'll wind up taking a trip to the ER. It feels like it is just under the ribcage, right below the last rib.
After being on all the meds over the years, especially shit like Ultram and Vicodin, I wouldn't be surprised if the liver is freaking out, or gall bladder. I think if it were the appendix it would be lower, but I could be wrong.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by vig on Aug 29^th, 2004, 12:22pm

it means you fell asleep on your boy scout knife.
;;D

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Tim_Z on Aug 29^th, 2004, 5:57pm

Charlie, you're funny.

Did the gall bladder thing, have the scar to prove it. It happened about 11 PM on a sunday night. It hurt bad, just when you didn't think it could get worse it would. I was doubled over in pain. Good luck Carl, hope things work out for you.

Tim

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by cootie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 8:47pm

Irritabel bowel (IBS) attacks do that......used to think it was my gall bladder and had an ultrasound (insurence refused to pay after doc said it would cover it....opps) and everything was ok. It was IBS......rite under that rib like ya said too......I used to pull on it it hurt so bad with those pains and bruise my side doin it. A large percentage of the world has it believe it or not....but not all attacks are the same. I HAD to watch my diet......it can come and go.....stress and meds seem to effect it or bring on flare ups suddenly. Mine'd get so bad I'd end up with a fever and shake/sweat and peuk !! But.....either way ya need to take care of it......I got a med that desolves under my tongue for attacks that works really good. Glutten for pain Pam

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Jonny on Aug 29^th, 2004, 8:51pm

on 08/29/04 at 20:47:44, cootie wrote:

Irritabel bowel (IBS)

Ewwww.....Yuck......LOL ;;D

................................jonny

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by cootie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 9:51pm

And further more.....if it's IBS with constipation a lill E-Lax may help ! Plop plop splash splash oh what a relief it is Pam ;;D

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 29^th, 2004, 9:57pm

on 08/29/04 at 20:47:44, cootie wrote:

Hyosciamine? Used to save my life... I used to pass out, get fevers, throw up...don't even want to remember those days... I think that was the worst I'd ever felt in my life!

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by cootie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:10pm

Yeah Lizzy I think that's what it's called.....little white pill that smells like peppermint. They work good and fast for any stomach upset and pains or the usual warning 'side' pains. Jus don't leave em in yer pocket if ya mite get damp or wet.......they disolve and leave a white power spot. People think ya got cocaine leakin outa yer pocket. Sheesh.....jus smile and walk away Pam

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:17pm

LMAO Pam! I haven't actually had them in several years now. My serious battles with IBS ended when I went to Penn State. Occasional flare-ups from time to time now but nothing like it used to be...deeyam it was like clusters to the gut...I used to get those attacks so many times a day! Driving in a car was bad cuz if you hit a bump...ahhh the pain! I remember 2 instances that were the worst. One morning in my bio class I had to give a presentation on cystic fibrosis (so I was prolly nervous) and the attack hit. I dont' even remember what I said. My mom wound up having to pick me up from school cuz I was so sick I couldn't move out of doubled-over by the time I got to my next class!

But the worst was sometime we were down in Florida for one of my brother's soccer tournaments. My uncle had given us so much egg-nog...didn't realize I couldn't have milk then lol. It was very cold and rainy at the soccer game. First I got the pain and then the vomiting. I couldn't stand anyone touching me...don't you think it sets your nerves on edge? My grandma grabbed my wrist and I flipped out. My mom took me to the car, and she laid a raincoat down on the pavement and I just balled up on the ground in the rain until it finally stopped hurting. Sad sight for sure!!

When my doc finally gave me those pills...that was a great blessing! They used to kill an attack for me in about 15 minutes.

LOL back to our regularly scheduled programming ;)

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by mystorm on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:23pm

I agree with the others, it could be the meds or your gall bladder. Had mine out a few years ago. Still didn't stop the pain which was intense. Had my ercp snipped a few weeks later and this didn't work either. Pain still bothers me but only under extreme stress now. When you deal with chronic and daily pain, your whole system is thrown off! I'd get it checked out! Good luck.

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by cootie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:34pm

Maybe you have IBS too mystorm.....ha-ha.......well it's a thought !! Large percentage of people got it and don't know WHAT it is......guy at Brad's shop had every test available includeing ultra sounds and exrays and they found NOTHING (cost sum bucks for all that too).......duh........IBS !! Simple as that Pam

Yeah don't get me wrong.....this kinda stuff SHOULD be checked out........but it's never easy and never cheap.....seems they take the long way to find out it is somethin simple.

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Karla on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:37pm

I had my gallbladder removed a couple of months ago. If it is right under the rib cage that sounds like it is it. Don't be suprised if they do an ultrasound to see if any stones are blocking any ducts. If they are you have an emergency on your hands. If not, then don't be surprised if they don't just tell you to eat bland modified diet like lots of fish and chicken breast. I modified my diet and was still in severe pain. After 3 trips to the ER and getting shots of pain meds they had me meet with a surgeon. 2 months latter I finaly found relief after I had it removed. Good luck and get it checked into asap. It could be serious.

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by Carl_D on Aug 29^th, 2004, 11:24pm

I am gonna call my Doc about it tomorrow, but after reading Coots responses, I think it prolly is IBS - since the Tramadol makes it very hard to piss (have to strain to get it out - wooo hoooo!) and also makes me so constipated I feel like I am shitting bricks!
Gonna try some Milk of Magnesia tomorrow and see if that clears it up any. If not, then I'll definitely get it checked out soon.

Still not sleeping - dammit!
Carl

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by cootie on Aug 29^th, 2004, 11:50pm

POOP vibes goin out for ya Carl baby !! Hee-hee ! Hey there is a new med over the counter bein advertised on tv for IBS......can't remember the name of it tho but would be in the 'stomach upset dept' I'd think !? The commercial says it aids in it......alot of meds will cause problems or cause it to flare....esp daily stuff.....stress and diet ! Good luck ! Poop above the rest Pam

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Aug 30^th, 2004, 8:46am

You've been holding your farts in too long.

Relax........ FFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!

Now doesn't that feel better?

Seriousely....Get it checked out. It sounds like the appendix thing.

Pat

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by jhammer on Aug 30^th, 2004, 9:17pm

I recently got over my second episode of clusters, shortly after that I got the same pain...it happened after my first episode also. I think it's related some how. I got my appendix checked out...had a 't-cell' count done to check the liver. After a while it just went away. I was gettin used to not getting things diagnosed so I just let it go.

~Jake

Title: Re: What does this mean?
Post by alleyoop on Aug 30^th, 2004, 9:46pm

on 08/29/04 at 21:51:44, cootie wrote:

And further more.....if it's IBS with constipation a lill E-Lax may help ! Plop plop splash splash oh what a relief it is Pam ;;D

Carl, it's just like everyone's been trying to tell you, "You're full of it!" [smiley=laugh.gif]

......................................alley ;;D