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Posted 6/26/2018 11:33 AM (GMT -5)
I know about the lower left pain but I am getting a dull feeling center of my chest/abdomen can I of like a band just below my rib cage front side. It’s dull and more or less has been there for 3 weeks. I have periods of constipation and periods of increased bowl movements that look a little mucusy. I called my GI today to ask his advice and waiting for him to get back to me. I am little worried about stomach cancer and other disorders like that. I am only 30 but have been PPI’s on/off for about 5 years for chronic heartburn.

Has anyone else had this feeling? Could I be flaring?
Posted 6/26/2018 11:50 AM (GMT -5)
The mid-to-lower abdomen is full of potential pain causers, make it tough to say. An examination by a nurse or doctor might help narrow down what it is. Center, just below the ribcage is the pancreas (possible pancreatitis which we are more prone to), could be stomach as well with chronic heartburn, could be transverse-large-intestine (trapped gas, stool, or UC inflammation).

On a scale of 1-10, with 10-being unbearable, about how bad is the pain? Is it point or radiating pain? Is the area sensitive to the touch, if you push two fingers into that area with a little pressure?
Posted 6/26/2018 12:02 PM (GMT -5)
It’s a radiating pain kind of like a tight dull sensation sometimes goes into my flank left or right. Does not hurt to be pushed on. I also have gotten gurgling and gas more then normal lately. It's probably a 3 to 6 depending on the time of day.
Posted 6/26/2018 12:21 PM (GMT -5)
I'd read up on pancretitis, sounds similar at least to me (I could be wholly wrong though lol). An aching, radiating pain that persists and worsens. Does it get worse after eating/drinking? Any nausea?
/www.medicinenet.com/pancreatitis/article.htm#pancreatitis_definition_and_facts
Posted 6/26/2018 12:36 PM (GMT -5)
That's what I was initially thinking. Worse after about one alcohol drink but better after a few (numbing effect I am sure) and not really irritated with eating. I remember before I was diagnosed with UC my pancreatic enzymes were like 400 but never got any clarity on that since they were more concentrated on the UC. I will probably mention that to my GI once he calls back. Frustrating because May 16th I was scoped and told that my disease was in remission. I just want a good break from worrying about health problems.
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