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What Causes Trouble In Stomach And Chest After Having Epidural Steroid Injection?

Hello , i have had IBS since i was around 20 and have always suffered with it but what im experiancing now is a major life changing thing ! i have slipped discs and had an epidural steriod injection last year in june , since then ive had nothing but trouble with my stomach and chest ! ive had barium swallows ecg`s and chest xrays but all come back inconclusive , as i type i have this pain in my stomach upper abdo and in my cheast like stabbing pains i been experiancing this since june ! im only 28 years of age but its getting me so depresed as my doctor doesnt really know what it is i just had some blood tests and the results come back ok , this is really affecting my life and just wanted to know what you htought about it ? im due for an endoscopy end of this month where they want to film how my stomach is working does this sound right ? Thanks
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Hello,

If you have had a series of tests already which have failed to show any definite pathology in the stomach or related organs and you have been examined by a doctor who wishes to perform an endoscopy then. By all means have that particular test completed before anything else.

However, if this is also unable to demonstrate any pathology then, I believe you may wish to consider that anxiety and stress may be to blame for the symptoms.

Abdominal pain, bloating, gassy feelings can be brought about by such psychological pressures and it may be worthwhile speaking to someone on how to perform relaxation exercises and on how to use breathing techniques to feel more comfortable both physically and mentally.

You may wish to become part of a gym and get into a workout routine as well as this can also divert painful vague symptoms away from the referred area and improve your ability to relax once you've exerted yourself a bit.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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What Causes Trouble In Stomach And Chest After Having Epidural Steroid Injection?

Hello, If you have had a series of tests already which have failed to show any definite pathology in the stomach or related organs and you have been examined by a doctor who wishes to perform an endoscopy then. By all means have that particular test completed before anything else. However, if this is also unable to demonstrate any pathology then, I believe you may wish to consider that anxiety and stress may be to blame for the symptoms. Abdominal pain, bloating, gassy feelings can be brought about by such psychological pressures and it may be worthwhile speaking to someone on how to perform relaxation exercises and on how to use breathing techniques to feel more comfortable both physically and mentally. You may wish to become part of a gym and get into a workout routine as well as this can also divert painful vague symptoms away from the referred area and improve your ability to relax once you ve exerted yourself a bit. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist