Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Hello Everyone, I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, jatw@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Dear ; I have read that others at the group have similar problems. I don't know, but I would suggest that have this looked at much sooner than your plan of possibly Thursday or later. Let us know if your ok or how things are soon ok? Much luv, Melt Swollen Stomach ?'s > Hello Everyone, > > I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. > My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It > feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite > tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like > muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. > > My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone > experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. > appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this > then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me > because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, > suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > > jatw@... > > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 called the doctor now and get this figured out or go to your nearest Emerg. Department. This doesn't sound normal to me. If you are in any pain, then don't wait. Better safe then sorry. Take care, Marilyn mhogg69@... Swollen Stomach ?'s > Hello Everyone, > > I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. > My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It > feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite > tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like > muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. > > My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone > experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. > appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this > then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me > because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, > suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > > jatw@... > > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 Dear , hon, please give your doc a call on Tuesday. Better to play it safe. Could it be from gas?? Are you having pain? if so..is it sharp pain that comes and goes..?? Please let us know what this is when you know. Okay? Love you my friend, tricia -- Swollen Stomach ?'s Hello Everyone, I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, jatw@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 , I have some experience in having problems with swollen stomach and abdomen. Have you ever been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome? It is a condition that is also associated with autoimmune diseases, like Stills. It could be your intestines are swelling and twisting. It would be a serious issue if it got bad enough to stop your intestines from functioning. Believe me, I know, because I've been through it and am still going through it. I was admitted through the ER and was constantly watched by the on-call surgical team because my colon had swollen up to about the size of a softball (or more). They were concerned my intestines would rupture. That would be a DEADLY emergency! Not to scare you, but checking it out sooner may be a very smart idea. It could also be that your spleen and liver are swollen and enlarged. If you're in a flare, that would be a pretty reasonable symptom to have. But again, it still is not something that you should wait to find out about. Please write down all the symptoms you're having immediately, then be seen as soon as you can. If you get worse, , get to the ER right away! I have a lot of gastrointestinal problems, so if you want to talk to me or have any questions, please feel free to call me at 608-205-9136. DON'T WAIT for your symptoms to get worse! Please?! All my heart, Jul (lilac_rose@... ) Swollen Stomach ?'s > Hello Everyone, > > I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. > My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It > feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite > tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like > muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. > > My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone > experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. > appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this > then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me > because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, > suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > > jatw@... > > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 I really would suggest you saw a doctor right away about this. When i was in hospital last year this is what happenned to me, a doc looked at my stomach and had me transferred to a different hospital right away for an emergency bowel operation....not to worry you as it could be something quite unworrying but you really should get it checked. Swelling of your stomach could indicate your bowels are inflamed or similar. Also im sure ive read in various articles that there can be links between rheumatic conditions and bowel problems. , i know an unpleasant question but have you been to the toilet properly since you got this? Its a good indication of whether theres anything wrong e.c.t. I really hope its nothing....but do get it checked. Or i will worry! I'll be thinking of you! Love, Kate xxx >From: " " <jatw@...> >Reply-Stillsdisease ><Stillsdisease > >Subject: Swollen Stomach ?'s >Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 18:53:57 -0800 > >Hello Everyone, > >I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. >My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It >feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite >tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like >muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. > >My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone >experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. >appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this >then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me >because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, >suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. > >Thanks, > > >jatw@... > > > >Visit the Still's Disease Message Board >http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 , I don't know what anyone else has told you (haven't gotten that far in my e-mail), but you should contact your doctor before your appt and let him know what is going on. It could be lot's of things. but I would call soon. Love to all, Casaria __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 , I just woke from a nap and decided to read some more emails. I woke soaking wet!!! Anyway.....and much more importantly is this stomach pain you are describing. Is it on any one side? It could be your live or any number of things....PLEASE take this very seriously and go directly to the ER or call you doctor NOW! Please I'm very worried. Have to go the phone is ring....please GO! Love and Hugs, Kim <jatw@...> wrote: Hello Everyone, I hope to catch up on my email this evening. I am a little worried though. My stomache from my chest down to my belly button is swollen and hard. It feels like I have really over exercised but I haven't. This area is quite tender and feels like one big bruise. I am also getting what seems like muscle spasms quite frequently in this area. My husbands thinks it could be my intestines that are swollen. Has anyone experienced this or have any idea what it could be? I have a Doc. appointment with my Rheumy in about 2 weeks. I will talk to him about this then or I might even call him when he is in on Tuesday. This worries me because I have always had such problems with my bowels. Any comments, suggestions, experiences etc... would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, jatw@... Visit the Still's Disease Message Board http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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