Abdominal Cramps

[sinpa01]

Recently I have been experiencing Abdominal Cramps and they hurt like shit! :mad:

Has anyone else experience this problem?

[rickerred]

Have you changed anything in your diet?

[Praetorian]

How long have them been occurring? Have you sought medical attention yet?

P

[scottlove]

I had stomach cramps for 3 weeks straight while I was using AllMax Whey. Thought it was just me and when I complained at the store where I bought it, they told me several customers were having the same problem.

[sinpa01]

Thanks for the advice... I was thinking it was a Me thing at first...Jesus they hurt like HELL!!!!

[rickerred]

you could be lactose intolerant? if so are you taking whey that could be the issue or you could have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Like Prae said see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

From web md site.
IBS Diagnostic Criteria

Not all doctors agree that the best way to diagnose IBS is through the exclusion of other diseases. Some researchers suggest a more "positive approach" using guidelines called the Rome III criteria.

According to the criteria, certain symptoms must be present before IBS can be diagnosed. The patient must have experienced at least 12 weeks or more of stomach pain and distress in the past 6 months. The pain and distress must be associated with at least two of these three features:

A bowel movement relieves the ache and suffering.
There's a change in how often the stool comes out.
The stool looks different.

Certain symptoms must also distinguish IBS, such as:

A change in frequency of bowel movements
A change in the appearance of body waste
Bowel movements feel uncontrollably urgent, difficult to pass, or incomplete
Mucus comes out with the stool
Bloating or abdominal distension

If you are concerned, see your doctor regardless of whether you meet the Rome III criteria. Some doctors say Rome III criteria are too rigid and may miss borderline patients. For instance, some patients may not remember exactly how long their symptoms persist, says Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc. He is co-author of the American Academy of Gastroenterology's treatment guidelines.

Before or after a visit with your doctor, it may also help to keep a symptom journal. This record of problems and potential triggers could help you and your physician determine what you have, how to avoid trouble, and how to best treat it.

[scottlove]

you could be lactose intolerant? if so are you taking whey that could be the issue or you could have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Like Prae said see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

From web md site.
IBS Diagnostic Criteria

Not all doctors agree that the best way to diagnose IBS is through the exclusion of other diseases. Some researchers suggest a more "positive approach" using guidelines called the Rome III criteria.

According to the criteria, certain symptoms must be present before IBS can be diagnosed. The patient must have experienced at least 12 weeks or more of stomach pain and distress in the past 6 months. The pain and distress must be associated with at least two of these three features:

A bowel movement relieves the ache and suffering.
There's a change in how often the stool comes out.
The stool looks different.

Certain symptoms must also distinguish IBS, such as:

A change in frequency of bowel movements
A change in the appearance of body waste
Bowel movements feel uncontrollably urgent, difficult to pass, or incomplete
Mucus comes out with the stool
Bloating or abdominal distension

If you are concerned, see your doctor regardless of whether you meet the Rome III criteria. Some doctors say Rome III criteria are too rigid and may miss borderline patients. For instance, some patients may not remember exactly how long their symptoms persist, says Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc. He is co-author of the American Academy of Gastroenterology's treatment guidelines.

Before or after a visit with your doctor, it may also help to keep a symptom journal. This record of problems and potential triggers could help you and your physician determine what you have, how to avoid trouble, and how to best treat it. Yum, this made excellent reading while I ate my breakfast. Bowel and mucus go together like peanut butter and jam.

[rickerred]

yup, very crappy read