To think this isn’t normal?

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3 days ago I had the WORST pain, like trapped wind and arse daggers. Couldn’t even sit on the toilet without crying. Lying on my side and taking painkillers made it calm down a bit but could still feel it.

Since then the pain has subsided to a dull cramp and the occasional arse daggers. It feels like I’m full but I’m still (ahem) going to the toilet so it’s not constipation. I need a wee about every half hour too.

Can’t get hold of my doctors and haven’t been able to for days, don’t really want to bother the hospital, but just a bit stuck. Is it normal? Has anyone else experienced it?

So worried I won’t be able to enjoy Christmas food as I feel like I’m full (and bloated too) but not sure what the best course of action is?!

Appreciate this isn’t a 111 service in AIBU but also don’t know whether it is something I should seek medical help for or hope it goes away on its own?

Thanks

Forgot to mention that on the first day of all this I was sweating, feverish and threw up too.

Not on my period, not pregnant so don’t think it’s anything to do with that either.

I have no advice, but am having the exact same symptoms. I even took a pregnancy test because I felt so out of sorts (it was negative).

I hope you feel better soon

Have you tried calling 111?

Oh that’s strange @nellytheelephantscircus - I wonder if there’s some weird stomach blocking bug going around.

And @NellieBertram I requested a callback yesterday morning but nothing yet - I assume they’re up to their eyeballs.

That sounds awful. Hope you feel better soon.

As it's getting better I wouldn't worry too much but if it flares up again I'd seek proper advice.

I know you say you're not constipated but there could be a small blockage as you're feeling so full.

If you could,for today, could you stick to a 'liquid' diet? Just having thin soup/juice/water to see if it helps anything before tomorrow?

I hope you feel better soon op!!

So this happens to me when I eat corn. I get bloated, sore, and arse daggers that are insane. Could you maybe have eaten something you have an intolerance to?

How odd. Maybe try a senakot etc see if they clears you up. Have you done a covid test? You said the first day was feverish etc - people often get upset stomachs with covid. If you do seek medical help they'll probably ask you up front if you've done a PCR.

Try buscapam I get ibs like this

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I know you say you're not constipated but there could be a small blockage as you're feeling so full.

If you could,for today, could you stick to a 'liquid' diet? Just having thin soup/juice/water to see if it helps anything before tomorrow?

I hope you feel better soon op!!

Actually, that's a very good point and constipation makes you feel feverish too.

Sickness bug? Intorelance to certain foods? Maybe? Are you drinking enough water?

The fact that you're weeing so often sounds odd. Call 111 for advice.

Have some peppermint tea and see if it helps.

UTI?

I was thinking uti.

Those are pretty much the symptoms I get with a UTI. The pain can be nasty. Ring 111

If I were you I'd call 111. The symptoms sound similar to how I felt on and off with appendicitis.

Can you pop into the pharmacy before they close today? They might be able to help

UTI - especially with the constant weeing.

You need medical advice IMO.

The only times I've had similar have been when I was pregnant and when I had a UTI. I would definitely try speaking to a Doctor today if you can

Collect some urine in a clear container, it should be clear.
If cloudy or very yellow probably an infection.
Any blood in faeces?
These are questions you might be asked by 111 or pharmacist or doctor.

I had an ovarian cyst that was like this. I managed to drop dd at nursery sweating and gasping - I honestly thought I might be in serious trouble. Got in to see the doctor and they sent me straight for an urgent scan. It burst after a day or so - I felt like I had been shot then the pain resolved slowly. I would contact your gp

Have actually just checked my urine and it is cloudy. Will try 111 again, thank you.

Do you have a Walk In near you? I'd give there and ask them to test your urine.