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Stomach pain with blood in stools

Posted By Ecfan99 (Everywhere, Usa, Usa) on 12/01/2013

Stomach pain with Blood in Stools - What is This?

Hello - I am planning to see a doctor about this, but the last few times I've spoken with doctors about it, they were clueless, so I'd love some thoughts on what I'm dealing with before speaking to the doctor again.

I've been experiencing pain at the bottom of my esophagus that I believe is acid reflux. I've had a few bouts lately where the inflammation/pain spreads to all over my stomach area, and the entire area below breasts and above hips is very painful, even painful to the touch. I've also had some blood in stools after these bouts. A few months ago I had an "attack" where the pain was so bad I ended up in the hospital overnight. They thought it might be my appendix (by the time they poked around my stomach area the pain had spread everywhere, and putting pressure on my appendix made me see stars), but it turned out it wasn't the appendix. The pain was gone by the next day, although I had blood in my stools for an additional day. So they sent me home with no answers and a huge hospital bill. I'd really (really! ) like to avoid that happening again.

I've had these bad attacks about three or four times where the pain was enough to double me over. I believe broccoli triggers the pain, so I have cut that out. Also overindulging in alcohol, so I've cut that out too. These are the things that make me think it's acid reflux. I've been treating them with G******n (antacid) and curcumin, which sometimes help.

Again, I'm not opposed to medical help - I just don't want to be sent home with no answers and I can not afford unnecessary medical tests and bills.

Some background that may/may not be helpful: I eat gluten and soy free, with minimal dairy. I take 50 mg Iodoral a day, with companion supplements. I have PCOS, fibrocystic breasts, and a goiter (hence the iodine). I have a lot of worry and stress in my life. I used to drink a lot of wine but I have cut that out. I'm 45. Thanks for any insight. What other information can I provide that would help?

Replied by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 12/01/2013

Ecfan99: I was all messed up at your age. Eventually I learned that cooked regular food does not provide enough nutrition. All you have to do is eat raw organic produce and raw grassfed animal products like hamburger and eggs. Eat 80% carbs, 5% fiber, 10% protein, and 5% oil by weight. I take the concentrates. They are easier and less costly. They are shipped from reputable companies at wholesale prices. The way to get well soon is to take some every hour with 12oz of water. Ferments have the most bioactive nutrients and are pre digested so start with them. The asian market has non gmo red miso and kimchi. They also have caviar. Try raw honey and whole sugars like evaporated cane, date, and palm for carbs. The best veggie is making green smoothies in a blender from organic baby leaves. The best fruit are berries. Whole Foods has pastured eggs, 17 mushroom extract blend from Washington, nondenatured whey, black chia seeds, and colostrum. Watch raw food and superfood videos.

Replied by Anon (Anon) on 12/17/2013

I wonder if your intestine got twisted. It happened to someone I know. Or you maybe have fibroids blocking the normal action of the intestine? Get the intestines flowing smoothly and gently to clean out any infection you may have, and build up the intestinal tissue. Try kelp, aloe juice, slippery elm, parsley, cucumber - peel and seeds removed, apple sauce, cantaloup. Maybe psyllium husk with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a large glass of water once or twice a day. To help rebuild the damaged intestine - if that's the reason for the blood - try bone broth, cayenne, ginger, goat milk, lemon juice, parsley. Parsley is said to kill cancer. Try taking the psyllium/baking soda combo and eating only parsley and lemon juice for a day or two. The broccoli may have cause pain by causing gas and bloating. Blood in stool is sometimes a sign of cancer, but we believe cancer is always curable, so relax, put your thoughts in order, and read up around the EC site.

Love and hugs

What is the source of your worry and stress? Take valerian before bed with cantaloup (so you don't get dehydrated), and take it during the day if you feel stressed. St. John's Wort is good too. Or find a hormone balancing supplement. Don't take valerian with caffeine or you may get really nasty and crabby feeling. Cayenne is known to reduce blood flow during menses, so if you don't sleep from heavy period try taking it before bed so you don't bleed through during the night.

For the PCOS, don't go on birth control pill, rather quit eating chocolate and drinking coffee and green and black tea, get more magnesium and potassium, use only baking soda (or borax) and apple cider vinegar to wash your body and hair with. Go to your local natural foods store and find a hormone balancing supplement. Try white sage tea, damiana, vitex, or dong quai. Drink every day a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals, 1/4? teaspoon baking soda in water after meals may help too.

Read about EC recommendations of diets for kidney problems: less cooked food and meat, mostly fresh raw fruit and veggies, small frequent meals, lots of water, etc. If I remember right kidneys help manage hormones, so that may be the source of all your mishap.

Replied by Hermiticwonderer (Los Angeles, Ca) on 02/21/2014

To ECFan99 -

I agree with Anon = great reply!! ;D

To add - I had issues around and on my period that would turn into stomach cramping/intestinal issues as well as acid reflux up to 2 weeks before and during.

Anon mentioned the psyllium husk and it has DEFINITELY helped me! I take 1 tsp - 2 tsp daily in my amazing grass green drink. It absorbs excess estrogen so I have noticed a huge difference in my mood and temperament as well as a decrease in bloating and inflammation on and around my period & just in general. It also draws a lot of old toxin buildup out of your intestines which could be causing pressure and discomfort in your abdomen.

I also used to drink a lot of wine, red specifically (like a bottle every other day) & I found when I stopped drinking alcohol entirely 4 1/2 years ago a LOT of the symptoms I had been experiencing also dissipated. Including feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and worry. It took maybe a year though for me to feel as though a good portion of the alcohol toxins had left my body. If you still drink, drink organic alcohol only!

I also went 100% vegan around the time I stopped drinking and that was a complete life changer for me (before that I had not eaten meat for over 10 years). While this lifestyle is not for everyone, I think you'd really benefit from a higher plant based diet in general.

And lastly, I would definitely look into essential oils. Plai Oil is amazing for pain. Lavender Essential Oil, Yarrow Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil, Myrrh Essential Oil, Birch Essential Oil - all have anti- inflammation properties and a whole host of other benefits that could really help. You can make a topical skin application using a carrier oil (vegetable oil) such as Borage Seed Oil (also anti-inflammatory), Hemp Seed Oil, Sesame Oil, etc. and then massage that mixture into your abdomen daily. You can also take essential oils orally - many people take frankincense oil drops in a capsule daily for cancer as an example.

All in all remember - when things are stressing you out, stop, breathe and take a minute to re-balance yourself. Mediate for 5,10 minutes if you only have that much time a day but if you could get in at least 26 minutes a day you will seriously notice the difference. Stress eats you alive & all of our stress is pointless, whether you stress or not life just is! So enjoy it! Look up Stuart Wilde too :)

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