Persistent Lower Abdominal Pain – Seeking Others with Similar Experiences
I’ve been experiencing persistent lower abdominal pain for several years. It started after a period of very intense, heavy exercise.
Pain characteristics:
Often begins as a feeling of hunger. Eating sometimes reduces the pain, and occasionally I force myself to eat more to help it subside.
Burning and stabbing sensations in the lower abdomen
Pain moves around unpredictably
Can wake me up at night
Sometimes disappears spontaneously after a few hours
Occasionally so intense that sleep is impossible
Pain sometimes comes and goes without an apparent reason
No diarrhea, no bowel movement problems, no other digestive issues
Triggers and relief:
Worsened by milk, spicy foods, and citrus
Sometimes relieved by red meat, hot water, or heat therapy
Tests:
Endoscopy: Normal
Blood tests: All normal
Doctors: “Nothing shows”
Questions for the community:
Does anyone else experience similar symptoms?
What strategies help you cope with it?
Has anyone been diagnosed with visceral hypersensitivity or similar conditions?
