Continuing medical problem...

flatbutt · 04:07 PM

and getting nowhere with my PCP. I've posted about this before but can't find the thread.

I have a pain in my abdomen (prolly the long rectus) that I'm 99% sure is muscular. It is virtually absent so long as I don't strain my abs. But if I do sit ups or any other ab strain the pain returns. I've had ultra sound and Cat scan with contrast. Nothing turned up. It's not my kidneys or my colon.

My mid section is turning into jelly!

I don't know what kind of doctor I should consult now. I know youse guys aren't all doctors but maybe someone has had or heard of something similar?

plexiform · plexiform's Garage

If it is indeed a Myofascial strain (Muscle sprain) or even a muscle tear you will need to rest it 4-8 weeks and ice it when it hurts. Reinjury during the healing process will just lengthen the recovery period.

flatbutt · 11-03-2018, 04:08 PM

Thanks but it has been months now.

John Rogers · 11-03-2018, 04:29 PM

When you had the scans and such done, did you just lay there and let them take the pictures? That won't show much since just laying there causes no pain it seems sooooo see if they can do something after you have done a bunch of sit-ups or even better while you do one that causes the pain? Medical people tend to be very close minded on what they do and how they do it.

When I was bicycle racing I did 250 sit-ups in the AM and in the evening another 250 and my "six pac" stayed a "one pac" it seemed but no pain. Now days as old as I am the nurse has to help me get up from the MRI table!!!!

flatbutt · 11-03-2018, 07:15 PM

No I had rested prior to the pics. It is frustrating that I can't find any cause. Plus it is really wrecking my fitness.

sc_rufctr · 11-03-2018, 07:35 PM

Damn, bad news.... I can't offer and advice but I hope you get it sorted asap.

KFC911 · 11-03-2018, 07:37 PM

Best to you flatbutt, hope you find some answers!

stomachmonkey · 11-03-2018, 09:34 PM

Try yoga?

Arizona_928 · 11-03-2018, 11:09 PM

It's your health. You need to be firm, and either get PT, scans, or a referral. Depending how your insurance works.

flatbutt · 11-04-2018, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ_porschekid

It's your health. You need to be firm, and either get PT, scans, or a referral. Depending how your insurance works.

I have done scans, PT is mostly walking and chores. A referral would be great if I could figure out what kind of Dr I need. I talked to an Ortho and she reviewed the scans but had nothing to offer.

Maybe it's just something to live with. I've had worse.

Seahawk · 11-04-2018, 03:49 AM

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