Stomach Cramps! Help!

[arj1016 57]

Am 1 week post op and sometimes in the morning I get such horrible stomach cramps I see stars and sweat! It has happened in my past with milk first thing but this happened yesterday morning with lortab and again this morning with my opened cymbalta capsule with 1 oz of Atkins chocolate Protein. Please help?

[atkinsoncl 62]

Oh no, sorry your not feeling too well! You should probably call your Dr. and explain what's going on. Maybe they should change your medication. Feel better! Keep me posted!

[frumpynomore 204]

You should always call your doc when you think something isn't right...but...I had horrible stomach cramps everytime I drank something cold, hot or a dairy product and learned real quick to warm things up. Sounds like you might have become lactose intolerant.

[arj1016 57]

Ok thanks. Called dr and waiting for call back. I forgot to mention it is accompanied with loose stool. Sorry gross!

[ShapeShifter 64]

I've been told that many people become lactose intolerant after surgery, though often only temporary. Wishing you WELL, dear.

[arj1016 57]

Dr called me back and believes it's lactose and intestinal cramps. Said it's normal to have my digestive tract confused! If it doesn't get better I'll see him tomorrow. Thanks all

[atkinsoncl 62]

Glad you found some answers! Good luck!!

[arj1016 57]

Ok new question.... Do all of you get cramping before diarrhea? Don't think it's my sleeve but my intestines. My cramping is severe

[atkinsoncl 62]

I did! I tried to drink coffee on Sunday. I started with crampy stomach and then diarrhea. Maybe you should go to your Dr. if it's really bad. You don't want to let it go.

[arj1016 57]

Talked to dr and thinks I'm having a reaction to blood transfusion. Off to ER. Ughh

[atkinsoncl 62]

Oh no, sorry to hear about that! Take care of yourself and keep us posted!

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

Before I was diagnosed with lactose intolerance (this was 20+ years ago), I remember getting horrible cramps after eating dairy, which was then followed by gas and diarrhea. It was awful. Corn and cucumbers cause the same reaction. I hope you get the answer at the ER, but I highly recommend looking and your food intake to discover the triggers.

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[arj1016 57]

Back from ER. I'm having a reaction to the blood transfusion! 1/700000 chance! I am jaundice and they found a raging bladder infection which is weird becsuse o jave no symptoms. Water is the best tx and of course that is the only thing I'm drinking since I'm 8 days post op. Still don't have labs on why extreme cramping. But will tomorrow. Difficult to get anything in due to any liquid starts cramping again and best news...the antibiotic will cause stomach cramping!!!!! WTH!!!!!! Good news ...lost 14 lbs in 8 days Prayers are needed. I'm really scared.

[jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15]

I'm praying for you!!

[Carly 56]

O, I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know how you are doing! :*