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What Causes Severe Cramps In The Abdomen And Back?

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

Question: This all started with a side cramp, now I have severe gas that I cannot release, cold chills. I want to eat but suffer after with chest pain and achy muscle cramps most on sides and middle back. If I move I feel better. It's driving me bonkers, making me think I have anxiety which I don't everything was fine up to this point. I also can't sit in a vehicle or at a desk without all muscles aching. This happens when I am hungry or just ate. I stuck to bland foods, no avail. I've been to a chiro and released the muscle that was applying pressure to my chest but still have pressure on right side under breast. Doctor did gallbladder test which came back fine. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
How long has this been going on?

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
Have you done a breath test for H Pylori infection?
Has a stool examination been done?
Have liver function tests done?
Has a serum amylase been done for chronic Pancreatitis?
All these can cause indigestion and gastritis.
How long has this been going on?
How are your stools?
Please revert back with answers so that I can advise you better.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Since December 21st, only had a ultra sound done, no gall bladder issue found. Doctor put me on pantoprazole, on Friday. Will that help? Not sure how this came about but very disruptive!
Thank you

Since not eating very much stools seems alright.

I also remember at that time I nearly choked on my coffee. Could these all be related to pulled muscle and chocking?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
the choking episode can cause pain but not gas.

Detailed Answer:
Hi the choking episode can cause pain but not gas.
I will advise you to take a liquid antacid with simethicone three times a day before meals for a week.
Avoid pain killers.
If there is no improvement, do get the tests suggested by me done.
Hope to have you better.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar